A worker has died after an incident in Manawatu-Whanganui District on Monday afternoon.Emergency services attended the incident at Mangamahu just before midday.WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident. Read the original article here.…
A man has been flown to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper after falling from a horse in the North Burnett region.The rescue helicopter was called to a property, northeast of Monto, after the incident to treat the injured rider.The rider, in his 40s, sustained head injuries during the fall on Friday morning.He was transported to Bundaberg H…
New laws requiring businesses in the Northern Territory to manage psychosocial hazards at work will take effect on 1 July 2023.The Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 requires businesses to take measures to eliminate psychosocial risks. NT WorkSafe is also developing a new code of practice to promote mental health in the work…
A man has died after being pinned beneath a trailer on a Northern Territory highway on Thursday afternoon.Police said they were called to the incident southwest of Katherine, just before 5.20pm.The man died at the scene.NT WorkSafe is investigating the cause of the fatal incident.Read the original article here.…
A man has been injured after falling off a ladder in the South Burnett Region on Thursday morning.Ambulance paramedics treated the man in his 50s after the incident in Runnymede, just before 11.40 am.He was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious head injuries.Read the original article here. …
A man has been killed in a conveyor belt incident north-west of Geelong.WorkSafe said the 34-year-old suffered fatal injuries after being trapped in a machine conveyor belt.The safety watchdog confirmed it has opened an investigation into the Tuesday morning incident.Source: WorkSafe Victoria website.…
SafeWork SA has issued a warning to employers in the fruit and vegetable sector, after a worker was seriously injured in the Riverland early this month.The female worker was working near the pressure washing conveyor of a fruit production line when her clothes got stuck in the machine. She suffered serious arm injuries and was flown to an Adelaide hosp…
Safe Work Australia has developed a beta data website.The website will display data on occupational deaths, injuries and diseases.Safe Work Australia said the new website aims to deliver “national work health and safety and workers’ compensation data in an intuitive, user-friendly way.”“Releasing a beta or prototype of the website allows us to test and…
A farmer has died in hospital after suffering serious burns during a hazard reduction burn in New South Wales.The incident happened on Saturday morning.The 75-year-old man was trapped on his tractor after strong winds blew the fire towards him.He was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital, but died later the same day.Source: Nine News…
A Victorian employer, a worker and two companies are facing charges over alleged claims of sexual harassment by seven young workers.WorkSafe has charged the director in his 50s with two breaches under the OHS Act for failing to ensure a workplace was safe for employees.The safety regulator has also charged the worker in his 20s with one count of breach…
Being a business owner or manager is no small responsibility. Collaboration between key stakeholders is essential for developing an effective policy that ensures your staff remains safe. Such policies should be regularly monitored and reviewed to maintain compliance with laws on employee protection.
With the right approach, you can create an e…
A workplace incident has claimed the life of a council worker in Central Queensland.Queensland Police said the incident happened in the Arcadia Valley on Monday afternoon.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has been notified about the incident, with reports indicating the 36-year-old man was unloading machinery when the incident happened.Source:&nbs…
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