A firefighter sustained burns while responding to a large fire near Wondai on Friday afternoon.
A spokesperson for QAS stated that the firie was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in stable condition with hand burns.
The fire in Wondai, which was active near Simpsons and Mollenhauers roads, was reported around 11:40am.
Reports indicated that no properties wer…
An intensive care nurse affiliated with the Royal Adelaide Hospital is being honored as South Australia's top safety advocate after being awarded the first-ever SafeWork SA HSR of the Year.
Over 200 Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) from across South Australia recently gathered at the Adelaide Pavilion for the 2025 HSR Forum, which was organise…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging heavy vehicle operators to give precedence to their work and rest obligations during this National Work Safe Month, in light of 5,257 fatigue-related violations recorded nationwide in the previous financial year.
NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said that driving while feeling drowsy, or…
A man was transported to the hospital following a work-related incident in south-east Queensland.
The man in his 40s got stuck in equipment at Salisbury on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services said four teams were dispatched to the location, where the man's arms became entangled in industrial machinery.
The man received treatment for severe arms and ch…
Data from Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) indicates that approximately 10% of ex-miners assessed throughout central Queensland have been identified with a lung disease caused by mine dust.
The Former Worker Program of RSHQ provides complimentary lung screenings for ex-mine and quarry employees in Queensland via the HEART5 Mobile Health U…
NT WorkSafe is encouraging businesses and employees to create safe and healthy work environments throughout the Territory in observance of National Safe Work Month.
The theme for this year, safety: every job, every day, motivates all workplaces – no matter the occupation, industry, location, or size – to emphasise safety on a daily basis.…
Safe Work Australia has released a new article examining the differences in work health and safety results across urban, regional, and remote regions of Australia
According to Safe Work Australia, the analysis employs national workers' compensation claims data to present new viewpoints on the diverse rates of worker injuries and illnesses in these are…
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a physiotherapist after an investigation into claims of fraudulent billing for services rendered to injured employees.
The 36-year-old physiotherapist has been charged with four counts under section 82(1) of the Crimes Act for unlawfully acquiring financial benefits through deception.
WorkSafe alleges ‘that between…
Comcare is urging all workplaces to engage in National Safe Work Month by utilising available resources, initiating important discussions, and prioritising safety daily throughout October and afterward.
The federal safety authority says it received notification of 1,671 incidents classified as notifiable under the Work Health and Safety Act duri…
A boy was transported by air to the hospital following an ATV incident in south-west Queensland on Sunday afternoon.
The LifeFlight helicopter was called to a private property in the Western Downs region, landing close to the scene at around 3:40pm.
The LifeFlight crew joined forces with local ambulance paramedics to perform intubation on the patient…
This is the second in a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system.
Understanding the Difference: Hazard vs. Risk
Last week, we focused on identifying hazards, anything with the potential to cause harm. Now, we'll talk about risk, which is the next critical step in your safety journey. Understanding the difference between thes…
This is the first of a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system.
The Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety
Every year, thousands of workers are injured or become ill on the job. The vast majority of these incidents were preventable. The key to a truly safe workplace isn't just reacting to accidents after they've happened, b…
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