WorkSafe Urges Workplaces to Make Safety a Top Priority When Operating Scissor Lifts
WorkSafe New Zealand is calling on businesses that use scissor lifts to reassess their safety protocols following a tragic incident in which a worker fell from a height and lost their life during the holiday season.
On December 28, 2024, a 37-year-old man fell from a…
Charges Filed After Forklift Strikes Employee at VIC Cured Meats Facility
WorkSafe Victoria has filed four charges against a cured meats manufacturer following a serious incident in which a worker suffered injuries after being struck by a reversing forklift at the company's Melbourne warehouse in April 2023.
The charges highlight ongoing concerns wit…
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Charges Laid After Patient Dies at VIC Hospital's Psychiatric Care Centre
A medical facility operator faces charges from WorkSafe after a patient died at a Geelong hospital two years ago. This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of health services providers who deliver care within acute psychiatric settings.
What Happened
In December 2022, a pa…
Man Flown to Hospital After Chainsaw Incident in Queensland
A man has been flown to Toowoomba Base Hospital after sustaining a leg injury in a chainsaw incident in southeast Queensland, according to news reports from the region.
The man, believed to be in his 50s, reportedly injured his left leg with the chainsaw blade while felling trees on a Coalba…
Man Killed After Becoming Trapped Under Collapsed Oil Tank at Sydney Worksite
A contractor has died in a tragic workplace incident in north-west Sydney after being trapped beneath a toppled oil tank. Reports confirm the handyman was killed while carrying out cleaning duties at the worksite when the tank collapsed on top of him.
Emergency services arr…
A new Wine Industry Code of Practice has recently been registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), with the objective of facilitating safe and compliant movement of grapes and wine within the supply chain.
In short: the code offers a practical guide for vehicle and load management across the wine sector, helping producers, distributors,…
A man has been airlifted to hospital following injuries sustained in a horse fall in the South Burnett region, south-east Queensland.
According to reports, the man in his thirties was trampled by a horse after his fall on Saturday morning. This incident echoes another recent case where a man suffered injuries after being thrown from a horse, highlight…
Man Hospitalised After Tree Cutting Incident in Southern Tasmania
A man was rushed to hospital after sustaining injuries while cutting down a tree in southern Tasmania on Wednesday 1 January 2025. Police and emergency services responded to the incident around 1:45pm, according to local news reports.
The 57-year-old man received on-site treatment from…
The Role of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Hazard Communication
Clear and readily accessible Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential for preventing potential hazards in the workplace. Picture a warehouse where employees regularly handle industrial solvents. By consulting the SDS before use, workers gain critical knowledge on proper storage, usage, and dis…
NSW Prioritises Mental Health and Well-being for Construction Workers
NSW focused on advancing mental health and well-being for people working in the construction industry through a new statewide initiative targeting psychosocial hazards on building sites. The state government is launching this program across construction sites to bolster psychologica…
SafeWork SA Launches Campaign to Protect Retail Workers From Extreme Heat
SafeWork SA will launch a campaign this summer aimed at ensuring the safety of retail workers against risks posed by extreme temperatures. The retail proactive compliance campaign forms part of a broader push to keep shop floors safe during peak trading months.
Over 100 retail…
A Gippsland irrigation company faces charges after a worker suffered a brain injury when struck by a telehandler at a Yarram dairy farm in October 2023. WorkSafe has charged the Wellington irrigation company with breaching workplace safety obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
What Happened in the Telehandler Incident?
The inciden…
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