SafeWork SA Issues Warning Following Fatal Incident Involving Grain Bin
SafeWork SA is alerting employers about dangers linked to working in confined spaces, following a tragic incident involving the death of a farmer in a grain bin this past June. The regulator's warning highlights hazardous conditions that can develop quickly when clearing blockages…
Engineered Stone Confiscated in Victoria Following Implementation of Ban
Since Victoria's engineered stone ban took effect on 1 July, many stone suppliers and manufacturers have been caught off guard by random WorkSafe inspections, leading to the discovery of numerous illegal bench tops.
In the last month, WorkSafe's Silica Field Team undertook visit…
NSW Farms Reminded to Make Quad Bike Safety a Top Priority
SafeWork NSW is calling on farms to implement strict safety measures for quad bike usage following an incident in which a man sustained injuries, resulting in a fine for the business due to its negligence in fulfilling workplace safety obligations. Quad bikes are high risk vehicles, and this c…
WorkSafe Examining Safety Procedures at Waste and Recycling Sites
WorkSafe has commenced a proactive inspection program aimed at addressing safety concerns within waste and recycling facilities in Western Australia. This statewide inspection program forms part of a broader push to strengthen risk management practices across the sector.
The inspection…
ATV Rider Dies After Lileah Crash
An ATV rider dies after a Lileah crash on a rural property in Tasmania's north-west, according to ATV safety incident news this week.
The man, aged in his 50s, was riding his ATV and tending to livestock in Lileah on Thursday, August 1, when the crash took place. He sustained severe injuries and got transported to th…
SafeWork SA Issues Alert Regarding the Risks Associated with Nail Guns in Light of Injury Involving Apprentice
SafeWork SA has issued a safety alert following the hospitalisation of a fourth-year carpentry apprentice who unintentionally discharged a nail gun into their thigh. The incident highlights ongoing risk in construction settings where hazardou…
Majority of Australian Welders Are Exposed to Elevated Levels of Harmful Fumes, New Study Shows
New research conducted by Curtin University shows most Australian welders regularly encounter hazardous fumes with potential carcinogenic effects at their workplaces, and adequate protection measures remain lacking across many worksites.
Key Findings at a…
VIC Steel Manufacturer Penalised for Various Safety Breaches
A Gippsland-based steel manufacturer has been sentenced and fined $92,000 in total following three separate workplace incidents involving various machines, resulting in severe hand injuries to employees. This case highlights how repeated safety breaches within the steel construction industry…
Former Mackay Miners Encouraged to Assess Their Lung Health
Retired miners are being urged to take advantage of complimentary lung health checks when the HEART5 mobile clinic comes to Mackay this month. Free lung health checks give former Queensland coal mine, mineral mine, and quarry workers a straightforward way to catch occupational lung disease ea…
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Queensland Employers Urged to Implement Proactive Strategies to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Summary: Starting in September, Queensland employers must have documented measures addressing the risk of workplace sexual harassment, positioning the state ahead of the rest of Australia on this front. By early 2025, businesses will need…
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Ministers Approve Recommendations to Enhance Incident Notification Regulations
Safe Work Australia has revealed that Work Health and Safety (WHS) ministers have agreed on a range of recommendations to strengthen the incident notification requirements outlined in the model Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy Act.
These chang…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reminds truckies to be extra vigilant throughout Rail Safety Week, urging all heavy vehicle drivers to stay cautious around rail lines during this year's event (5-11 August).
Rail Safety Week is an annual event held across Australia and New Zealand, focused on educating communities about safety measures near…
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