Safe Work NSW has expressed deep concern over the five fatalities that have occurred at workplaces in the past four days.The five deaths serve as a timely reminder to workplaces about the importance of safety, according to the safety watchdog.Safe Work has been made aware of multiple workplace incidents that have led to severe injuries. One such incide…
A pilot has died in a crop-duster crash in western New South Wales.The crash was reported to emergency services at around 7.50am on Saturday.Upon arrival, officers discovered the wreckage of the crop-dusting aircraft.Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the 47-year-old, who was the only person on board, sadly passed away at the scene.The Australian…
Recent data from Safe Work Australia indicates a total of 13 Australians lost their lives due to injuries sustained while riding quad bikes in 2023.Quad bikes continue to be the leading cause of fatal incidents and severe injuries on Australian farms.In the preceding year of 2022, 11 Australians were fatally injured in quad bike incidents.Since 2011, o…
A man’s life hangs in the balance following a tractor incident in South Australia.The incident occurred at a vineyard in Swan Reach about 7.25pm on Tuesday evening, prompting the immediate response of police and paramedics.Due to the critical nature of his injuries, the man was urgently flown to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment.Both the police…
The Tasmanian Government says it is committed to ensuring workers have timely access to workers compensation after the State Government recently unveiled a set of new claim forms.These documents include a Workers Compensation Claim Form, a Dependants of Deceased Workers Claim Form, and Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate).…
Queensland’s mine safety regulator (RSHQ) encourages retired miners and quarry workers to register for a free lung examination when The Hearts5 mobile health truck comes to Cairns later this month.HEART5 is equipped with advanced medical equipment to effectively identify mine dust lung diseases such as black lung and silicosis.Director of the Health Su…
WorkSafe has pressed charges against a building company after a worker was crushed by a housing frame at a Melbourne construction site in February 2022.The safety watchdog accuses the company of failing to ensure the safety of individuals who were not employees. WorkSafe alleges the company did not take adequate measures to minimise the ‘risk of struct…
A workplace incident in central Queensland has left a man with severe injuries.Ambulance paramedics were alerted to the incident in Rockhampton at around 9.10 am on Wednesday.They arrived at the scene to assess the injured worker after his arm became trapped in machinery, resulting in a significant injury.The man in his 30s was rushed to Rockhampton Ho…
An 87-year-old man was fatally run over by his own tractor in South Australia on Friday morning.The man was working on the tractor at about 9.30am when the incident took placeReports indicated the tractor was unoccupied at the time of the incident.The man was initially transported to Beri hospital and later transferred to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in…
Every year, more than 4 million Australians encounter mental health challenges and require treatment and recent data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates Australia's suicide rate stands at 12.7 deaths per 100,000 individuals. According to the Productivity Commission, Australia's existing mental health system is inadequate in its…
Latest Safe Work Australia figures show seven Australian workers have suffered fatal injuries at work so far this year.The transport postal and warehousing industry has recorded two fatalities, construction one death and the mining industry has suffered one fatality. Additionally, other industries such as Manufacturing and Electricity, gas water and wa…
A pool maintenance worker was transported to the hospital, and classrooms were evacuated after a chemical leak at a Perth school.The incident happened on Monday morning when the cleaning contractor inhaled a ‘small amount’ of liquid chlorine that had spilled while he was working in the pool room.Emergency crews were dispatched to the school shortly aft…
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