SafeWork SA Releases 2023-2024 Activity Report
SafeWork SA has released its activity report for 2023-2024, revealing a marked escalation in compliance and enforcement activity across South Australian workplaces. The regulator recorded its highest number of statutory notices in a decade, alongside a targeted enforcement operation covering high-risk ind…
WorkCover Collaboration Enables Electricians to Safeguard Themselves From Musculoskeletal Strain
WorkCover Queensland has partnered with Master Electricians Australia to help tackle musculoskeletal pain among tradespeople, forming part of broader Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives designed to improve safety outcomes across the electrical trade.
This W…
Charges Filed Against VIC Fruit Grower Following Fatal Incident in Cool Storage Room
A Shepparton fruit grower is facing charges after a truckie died at a warehouse last year, raising fresh questions about workplace safety in controlled atmosphere storage facilities across the plant and produce sectors.
What Happened at the Shepparton Cool Room
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The NSW Resources Regulator has approved a Work Health and Safety (WHS) enforceable undertaking from a mining company concerning a significant incident that took place in Boggabri on December 6, 2021.In an incident that did not result in any physical harm, a haul truck narrowly avoided a collision with a light vehicle carrying two passengers. The light…
Warning for SA Construction Sector as Christmas Rush Approaches
SafeWork SA is warning builders and contractors to place a higher emphasis on safety rather than succumbing to pressures of heavy workloads as they strive to finalise projects before the Christmas shutdown.
The alert comes in response to 19 incidents within the construction sector report…
VIC Company Facing Charges for Staircase Hazards Posed to Employees With Disabilities
WorkSafe Victoria has filed charges against a hay and grain logistics firm following the fatality of an employee at a storage facility located in Willaura, south of Ararat, two years ago. The case highlights ongoing concerns about workplace safety management for staf…
Man in Critical Condition After Tragic Workplace Incident in Sydney
A man remains in critical condition after suffering a serious electric shock during a workplace incident in Sydney, with his life hanging in the balance following the tragic event.
Emergency services responded to Franklin Street in Malabar at around 8am on Monday following reports of…
Safe Work Australia Releases New WHS Data
Safe Work Australia has released updated information on the ‘Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard’ for the 2022-23 period, now available on their data website titled "Our Data. Your Stories."
This new WHS data reporting tool gives safety professionals a clear, centralised view of how work health an…
Man Flown to Hospital After Farm Vehicle Crash in South-East Queensland
A man has been injured in a farm vehicle incident in south-east Queensland on Friday morning, with LifeFlight crews airlifting him to hospital following the rollover.
The LifeFlight rescue helicopter landed at the farm in the Bundaberg region at about 11.50am to attend the scene.…
Health and Safety KPIs: 8 Essential Indicators to Monitor HSEQ Performance
Health and safety KPIs are quantifiable measures used to track how well an organisation protects employees, controls environmental risk, and maintains quality standards. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are valuable tools for monitoring various metrics, from marketing and acco…
Worker Sustains Critical Injuries After Being Struck by Forklift in Manly
A Brisbane worker sustained critical injuries after being struck by a forklift in Manly on Friday morning, highlighting ongoing safety risks in workplaces where pedestrians and mobile plant operate in close proximity.
The man, reportedly in his 40s, was working in Manly when a…
A man was airlifted to hospital by the LifeFlight rescue helicopter following a rollover incident involving machinery in central Queensland, according to the latest safety news on workplace machinery incidents.
What Happened During the Incident
The rescue helicopter was dispatched to a private property in the Gladstone region at 11:30am on Thursday m…
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