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Navigating WHS Compliance for Business Startups: A Beginner's Guide
Navigating WHS Compliance for Business Startups: A Beginner's Guide
Are you a business startup wondering if you need to worry about WHS laws compliance? The answer is yes. Under Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, starting a business in Australia means you are responsible for ensuring a safe working environment. WHS should be a priority for any business, regardless of size or industry. This guide will simplify the WHS e…
Man killed in lawnmower incident in rural Queensland
A man was fatally injured when a lawnmower toppled onto him in rural Queensland. Emergency services were sent to Black Mountain shortly after 8:20am on Saturday due to reports of a traumatic incident. Reports indicated the man was beneath the lawnmower when it collapsed onto him. The man sustained critical injuries following the incident. Police later…
Canterbury farm fined for fatal workplace incident
WorkSafe is urging farmers to evaluate the movement of vehicles within their barns and sheds, in light of a recent sentencing related to a tragic fatality at one of South Canterbury's largest agribusinesses. In March 2022, a 45-year-old man was killed after being crushed by a hydraulic tailgate on a trailer at a farm near Temuka. According to WorkSafe…
Worker killed in Arrowtown incident
A workplace incident has resulted in a fatality at a rural site in Arrowtown. Police said they responded to a report of a fatality at a Dennison Way property on Wednesday afternoon. According to a spokesperson, the death is not regarded as suspicious, although WorkSafe has been alerted. St John acknowledged that they had been called regarding the deat…
WorkSafe warns workplaces about the dangers of ozone exposure
WorkSafe has recently issued a reminder to workplaces to manage risks related to the use of ozone generating machines following incidents where two workers experienced negative health effects due to ozone exposure in a laundry facility at an aged care center. WorkSafe said workers in the laundry detected a bleach-like scent, unaware it was ozone, and…
Safe Work Australia invites comments on effectiveness of engineered stone ban
Safe Work Australia is inviting comments on the enforcement of the engineered stone ban, which was initiated on July 1, 2024, to enhance the protection of workers against respirable crystalline silica exposure. “As part of the consultation, we would like to hear how the engineered stone ban is working in practice. We are also gathering insights…
Waste management firm sentenced following Sydney blaze
A waste management firm has received a conviction and a financial penalty of $300,000 for contravening Commonwealth work health and safety regulations, following a fire in Sydney that caused serious injuries to one of its workers. The firm entered a guilty plea to a single charge of not fulfilling its obligations under the federal Work Health and Safe…
VIC quarry worker pierced by metal rod
A worker has been transported to the hospital by helicopter after being pierced by a metal rod in south-eastern Victoria. Reports suggest the man in his fifties was pierced by a 60cm metal rod, which penetrated both his chest and back. The incident occurred at a quarry in Lang Lang around 10am on Monday, resulting in significant injuries to his upper…