WorkSafe Tasmania has released the latest industry snapshot for 2022 with statistics indicating body stressing is the leading cause of injury in Tasmania.Other statistics in WorkSafe Tasmania’s 2022 Industry Snapshots show mental stress injuries have witnessed a surge, accounting for 16% of all severe injuries.Minister Madeleine Ogilvie said the Indust…
A construction worker sustained severe head injuries following a serious incident in Coolangatta.The man in his 60s plunged 4.5 metres after being hit by a concrete hose on Thursday morning.Emergency crews used a caged crane to rescue the man from the work pit.Ambulance paramedics provided immediate medical assistance before taking the man to the Gold…
The Office of Industrial Relations, Queensland has introduced Australia's first-ever code of practice for ensuring the safety of amusement devices.The Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 provides guidance to workplaces on how to control safety risks associated with amusement rides.The Office of Industrial Relations says the new code, which commence…
WorkSafe reminds employers and employees to carefully consider all the necessary safety precautions when working in remote areas.Workers who frequently visit remote areas in Western Australia include miners, truck drivers, tour guides, farmers and geologists.Acting WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North reminded workplaces that they have a responsibili…
The Queensland Government has launched an independent review of the State’s workplace safety regulator.The review will be led by business leader, Greg Quinn and aims to ensure Workplace Health and Safety Queensland meets the community's expectations.Mr Quinn will seek input from various industry stakeholders, including the Work Health and Safety Board…
A firefighter has lost his life while battling a blaze in Victoria’s west.According to Victoria police, the 66-year-old man was attending a suspicious fire at a Portland property on Tuesday morning when he reportedly collapsed.Paramedics administered CPR but he couldn’t be revived.Read more here.…
Safe Work Australia has recently released a new information sheet to help PCBUs use the ‘national fire danger rating and warning systems’ to assess and manage the potential risks of bushfires in the workplace.“If you are a PCBU, you must eliminate risks in the workplace, or if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise the risks so far as is reasonab…
A fatal ATV incident occurred on private property in western NSW on Thursday afternoon.A 51 year-old man was operating the ATV in Narromine when he was thrown from the vehicle.He died at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics.Read the original article here.…
A man in his 20s has died from an electric shock while servicing an air-conditioning system on a Sydney roof.Emergency services were sent to a business in Engadine Tuesday morning following reports of a fatal electrical incident.A man in his 60s also sustained injuries while attempting to administer first aid.Paramedics treated him at the scene.Sa…
A man was flown to hospital following a horse-riding incident in southern Queensland on Saturday afternoon.LifeFlight Rescue helicopter responded to the scene in the Western Downs Region, arriving shortly after 5pm.The man aged in his 20s sustained multiple injuries and was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.Originally published…
The importance of effective safety management cannot be overstated in the business world, particularly in industries where risks are ever-present. The right documentation not only ensures compliance with regulations but also plays a critical role in safeguarding the health and well-being of employees.Understanding and implementing the top 10 safety man…
A South Australian demolition contractor who recently removed asbestos from a home without installing air monitors has lost their asbestos removal licence.SafeWork SA says the company did not hire a certified asbestos assessor to install air monitors, and failed to notify the safety regulator before starting work. SafeWork SA Executive Director Glenn F…
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