WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new program to train young workers about workplace health and safety.The new program, 'WorkSafe 101', is designed for students between Years 9 and 12 and includes resources such as videos to help them stay safe at work.WorkSafe Executive Director Health and Safety Narelle Beer said 230 Year 9 students completed the prog…
A new code of practice that aims to provide practical guidance to Queensland businesses on how to manage workplace psychosocial hazards has commenced.Minister for Industrial Relations Grace Grace said the 'Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice', which became effective on Saturday, April 1, was created to promote mental heal…
A man is in hospital with back injuries after becoming trapped underneath a truck in South West Queensland.The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon.The man was working on the truck when the vehicle reportedly fell from a jack, trapping him underneath.The LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter was called to the scene at about 2.3…
Victoria has recorded the sixth workplace fatality for 2023 following the death of a school maintenance worker in Melbourne last week.WorkSafe said the 67-year-old man suffered injuries after falling from a roof on Thursday afternoon.He died in hospital the following day.WorkSafe is investigating the incident.Read the original article here.…
A man died in a suspected workplace incident in Sydney’s northwest on Tuesday afternoon.The man was found with serious injuries in a shipping container in Glenwood at around 2pm. He was treated at the scene by paramedics, but he couldn’t be saved.SafeWork NSW has been advised.Source: SEVEN NEWS.…
Business continuity plans ensure that Australian businesses can keep their operations running while managing the impacts of various external events. Natural disasters, pandemics, economic crises, and more can seriously affect businesses if they are not adequately prepared.A comprehensive disaster recovery plan is essential for any business that wants t…
SafeWork SA reminds schools to carry out a risk assessment on all playgrounds after a six-year-old girl suffered serious injuries at a primary school playground in February. SafeWork SA Acting Executive Director Glenn Farrell said kids can suffer serious injuries on playgrounds if safety procedures are ignored.‘Schools and Childcare Centres need to und…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the results of the 2022 Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey.The survey of nearly 6000 respondents revealed that nearly two-thirds (65%) of businesses have a basic Safety Management Systems (SMS).NHVR Chief Regulatory, Policy and Standards officer David Hourigan said the Regulator will use the su…
WorkSafe has opened an investigation into a fatal workplace incident in Queenstown on Tuesday afternoon.Police said emergency crews were called to Jacks Point at around 2.45pm following reports of a workplace incident.The worker died at the scene, according to a police spokesman.Read the original article here.…
In emergencies, the response's speed and accuracy depend highly on the actions taken in the first moments. To minimise harm, employers must warn employees to evacuate, take shelter or go into lockdown immediately. An emergency response plan (ERP) is essential to any business, helping managers and employers take the proper steps in times of crisis.Wh…
The deadline for making submissions on the proposed engineered stone ban is approaching, and Safe Work Australia encourages stakeholders to send their feedback through Safe Work Australia’s Engage website.Exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust causes silicosis.Safe Work Australia said, ‘Workers, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCB…
A trailer company was recently fined by the South Australian Employment Tribunal after a worker sustained injuries while operating a poorly guarded machine.The tribunal filed charges against the company after a teenage worker lost part of his fingers during the November 2020 incident.A SafeWork SA investigation found the company failed to provide a saf…
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