WorkSafe New Zealand has released guidance aimed at facilitating the safe management and handling of asbestos.The workplace safety watchdog says asbestos continues to be the leading cause of work-related fatalities in New Zealand, with around 240 people succumbing annually to preventable diseases linked to asbestos.“Knowing how to identify and man…
Two rural firies sustained burns while combating a grassfire in the South Burnett Region on Thursday afternoon.A LifeFlight rescue helicopter transported a woman in her 60s to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital due to several burns.Another male volunteer received treatment for minor burns at Kingaroy Hospital and was subsequently discharged.A Quee…
Queensland's mine safety watchdog has ordered a suspension of heavy vehicle operations at a Bowen Basin coal mine following the death of a worker.Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) was informed on Thursday, August 22, of an incident involving two vehicles that led to the death of a male employee.Following the incident, RSHQ deployed inspecto…
Employers in Victoria are advised to ensure the safety of their worksites and to reassess outdoor work activities, as the State is anticipated to experience strong winds in the next two days.According to WorkSafe, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Central, East Gippsland, West and South Gippsland, and some areas of South…
The hospitality industry, covering hotels, restaurants, takeaway food services, and bars, is known for its vibrant atmosphere but also faces significant safety challenges. In Australia, the rate of injuries in this sector has been consistently high over the past decade.Safe Work Australia reports that there were 58.6 injuries and illnesses per 1,000 wo…
The Queensland Government has announced that it is revising the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation and the Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice to uphold safety standards for the State’s diving and snorkelling industry.The State Government emphasises the importance of minimising the risks a…
An increase in reports of safety violations related to machine guarding has prompted SafeWork SA to deliver a safety warning to workplaces.During the initial four weeks of the 2024/25 fiscal year, SafeWork SA has issued a total of 29 notices for this specific violation, a stark contrast to the 120 issued throughout the preceding fiscal year.SafeWo…
A Victorian cold chain logistics business has pledged to invest almost $300,000 to improve health and safety standards in response to an incident where a worker's leg was trapped in a conveyor belt and crushed by a pallet.The Werribee Magistrates' Court was recently informed that the company had agreed to an Enforceable Undertaking after being charged…
SafeWork NSW is holding a free 'Chat and Create' event in Wagga this week, aimed at women in the agricultural sector. The safety regulator says this initiative provides an opportunity for women to connect with fellow agricultural professionals and share their insights regarding safety practices on farms.“Farmers and workers in agricultural workplaces c…
A woman was flown to hospital by the LifeFlight rescue chopper on Thursday afternoon after she experienced a fall from a horse in South East Queensland.The aeromedical crew was called to the scene at 11am.The woman in her twenties received medical treatment on site for presumed spinal and head injuries from local ambulance paramedics and LifeFlight's m…
A fatal incident occurred at a mine site in central Queensland, on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the death of a worker.The employee sustained severe injuries due to an "industrial traffic incident" just after 1pm.Upon arrival, emergency services discovered the worker had already succumbed to their injuries.Police said Resources Safety and Health Que…
Researchers at CQUniversity are extending an invitation to farmers to engage in discussions regarding farm fatigue management. This initiative marks a pioneering effort in Australia aimed at enhancing safety, productivity, and health within the agricultural sector.In conjunction with the Rural Safety & Health Alliance (RSHA), the Farming and Fatigu…
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