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Managing Contractors on Construction Sites: 10 Essential OHS Strategies
Managing Contractors on Construction Sites: 10 Essential OHS Strategies
Managing contractors on construction sites poses unique challenges, from communication gaps to conflicting procedures. However, contractors are responsible for ensuring the safety of workers and subcontractors.In Australia, contractors have specific WHS Duties to protect the health and safety of their workers. This responsibility highlights the importa…
NSW Resources Regulator Launches Annual High-Visibility Campaign
The NSW Resources Regulator is set to launch its annual mine safety High-Visibility Campaign today.The Regulator says the 2-week initiative will concentrate on significant events in both underground and surface mines, evaluating the effectiveness of established controls in order to avoid similar incidents in the future. Furthermore, inspectors will be…
Tasmania's frontline workers on track to receive improved protection
The Tasmanian Parliament has approved the Sentencing Amendment (Presumptive Sentencing for Assaults on Frontline Workers) Bill 2024.Tasmania's Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Guy Barnett, said frontline workers in the state will receive increased protection in the near future.“We have been clear that serious assaults on our frontline workers…
South Australia’s prohibition on engineered stone starts on July 1st
South Australia plans to prohibit engineered stone products starting on 1 July 2024, in line with other states and territories to safeguard workers from the danger of deadly lung illnesses.SafeWork SA has rolled out a statewide initiative aimed at increasing awareness about the ban and its impact on businesses, workers, consumers, and the public.The ca…
Man in critical condition after workplace incident in Ipswich
A man has sustained critical injuries after becoming wedged between a fence and a scissor lift south of Brisbane. Paramedics responded to the scene on Torch St in Ipswich at around 7.10am on Thursday, where they administered treatment to the man.The man in his sixties was swiftly transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition.Wo…
One killed in Whangarei workplace incident
A fatality has been reported due to a workplace incident in the Whangarei District on Wednesday evening.Police were informed about the incident at about 5pm.The incident occurred in a rural area, according to the police.WorkSafe is aware of the incident.First published here.…
Man trampled by cow in southeast Queensland
A man sustained a head injury after being crushed by a cow at a cattle sale in Queensland.The incident happened at a Warwick sales yard on Tuesday morning.Ambulance paramedics said the head injury could have posed a threat to the man's life.They provided immediate treatment at the scene before transporting the injured man to Warwick Hospital.Read…
Man dies following workplace incident on the Gold Coast
A man has been killed in a workplace incident on the Gold Coast.Emergency responders rushed to Darlington Drive in Yatala at 2.45am on Tuesday in response to reports of a workplace incident.Paramedics attended to a man in his 30s who had sustained critical injuries.The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.First published here.…