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Victorian education department and pool operator fined $180k for boy's drowning
The Victorian Department of Education and a pool operator were collectively fined $180,000 following the death of a young boy on a school trip.The eight-year-old boy tragically died by drowning at a Port Fairy school camp on 21 May 2021.Following their guilty pleas, both the department and the operator received their sentences in the Warrnambool County…
WorkSafe issues mobile plant safety reminder
WorkSafe is reminding workers about the importance of safely operating powered mobile plant on farms.The reminder was issued following the death of a 61-year-old farmer who was killed instantly when the large self-propelled auger he was using overturned.“Powered mobile plant, including self-propelled augers, can overturn or collide,” WorkSafe Vict…
NSW Resources Regulator prepares for annual safety initiative
In an effort to enhance mine safety, the NSW Resources Regulator will be launching its annual High-Visibility Campaign this month.The Regulator says the main objective of this campaign is to closely examine significant incidents that have occurred at both underground and surface mines across the State.The Regulator adds that the focus will be on assess…
EOFY Safety Checklist: Invest in Safety, Reap the Rewards
EOFY Safety Checklist: Invest in Safety, Reap the Rewards
EOFY isn’t just about number-crunching; it’s an opportunity to invest strategically in the long-term success of your business. While upgrading equipment or marketing might be at the top of your mind, don’t overlook the power of investing in workplace safety.Let’s be honest, keeping up with ever-changing OHS regulations, creating clear safety procedures…
Woman flown to hospital following horse trampling
A woman was flown to the hospital following an incident with a horse in South East Queensland Friday afternoon.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the Sunshine Coast region at about 1pm after a woman was trampled by a horse.Working in conjunction with ambulance paramedics, the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue crew provided immediate medical assis…
Northern Territory approves new Codes of Practice
The Northern Territory Government has recently granted approval for new Codes of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.Some of the approved Codes of Practice include, ‘Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice’ and ‘Sexual and Gender Based Harassment Code of Practice.’According to NT WorkSaf…
Seventeen New Zealand workers killed in 2024
The latest data from WorkSafe reveals that a total of 17 New Zealand workers have lost their lives while working this year. The Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry has been hit the hardest, with six fatalities. The Construction industry has recorded three fatalities, while Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Arts and Recreation Services have each ex…
Understanding the Need for Quality Management Systems in Australia
Understanding the Need for Quality Management Systems in Australia
Quality is the degree to which a product or service meets the customer's needs or expectations. In simple words, quality is about meeting or exceeding expectations. Therefore, a Quality Management System (QMS) is needed to achieve and retain quality in an organisation.What is Meant by a Quality Management System?A quality management system (QMS) is…
Man hospitalised after rolling quad bike in south-east Queensland
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper transported a man to the hospital on Thursday afternoon, following a rollover incident with the quad bike he was operating in south-east Queensland.The rescue helicopter was sent to the Bundaberg region shortly before 11am.The pilot and Aircrew Officer (ACO) successfully landed the helicopter in a paddock near th…
NSW Resources Regulator reveals quarterly business activities
The NSW Resources Regulator has recently released its Quarterly business activities report for January to March 2024, shedding light on the key initiatives carried out by the Regulator in initial quarter of this year.During this period, the Regulator's YouTube channel published 2 videos explaining the isolation process and minimising vehicle incidents,…
Probe launched after worker dies at WA refinery
A worker has passed away at an alumina refinery site in Western Australia.The worker passed out near a building and was discovered unconscious by a coworker on Tuesday morning.First aid was provided and emergency services were contacted, but the worker could not be revived.WorkSafe has been notified.Read the original article here.…