The Resources Regulator has published ‘an investigation information release’ regarding an incident that occurred on 17 September 2024, in which a contract worker sustained fatal injuries after falling through a mine shaft.“The incident occurred when contractors were preparing to attach steel plates to beams fixed to a shaft cover at the coal mine’s num…
One of the most important things you can do is conduct a risk assessment when it comes to workplace safety. These are fundamental in managing workplace health and safety. Imagine commencing electrical work without first identifying the presence of live wires. This can be dangerous to both the workers and anyone else who may be present in that area.Wh…
The South Australian parliament has enacted a comprehensive update to its explosives legislation, revising a bill that was first established in 1936.The State Government says the Explosives Act 2024 updates and simplifies the state's explosives regulations, ensuring alignment with the legislation of other Australian jurisdictions.The recently enacted l…
A public consultation is currently in progress regarding the structure and extent of a new register in New South Wales aimed at monitoring and tracking the health of workers who are at risk due to exposure to respirable crystalline silica.The introduction of the silica worker register aims to improve health screening services for vulnerable worker…
A Gold Coast man sustained critical injuries after being struck by a horse on Thursday morning.Emergency services were called to Bundall at around am due to reports of a serious injury sustained by a rider.Upon reaching the scene, they discovered a man in his twenties suffering from chest injuries that could be life-threatening.Paramedics provided…
During the second week of National Safe Work Month, which includes World Mental Health Day on October 10, Safe Work Australia is conducting an in-depth analysis of psychosocial hazards present in the workplace and the methods for mitigating associated risks. Safe Work Australia says it has reported a rise in workers' compensation claims assoc…
A warning has been issued to businesses and their workers regarding the hazards of using augers, in light of a fatal incident involving a worker at a property south of Adelaide last month. SafeWork SA investigators visited the site following a report that a worker had become trapped in a post-hole auger during the installation of posts.“The incide…
According to recent data from Safe Work Australia, there have been 103 fatalities among Australian workers this year. The highest number of deaths occurred in the Transport, postal, and warehousing sector, which recorded 30 fatalities. This is followed by the Agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector, which reported 28 workplace deaths.The Construction…
WorkSafe WA intends to file a lawsuit against the operators of a local prison, alleging that they failed to establish appropriate protocols for handling allegations of sexual harassment and bullying. The department in charge of a local prison has been accused of neglecting its duty to ensure a safe working environment, a failure that WorkSafe claims re…
During this National Safe Work Month, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reminds the heavy vehicle sector that safety is a collective responsibility.The NHVR's data indicates that Australia’s road transport sector employs in excess of 556,000 workers, accounting for 5.3 percent of the country's overall workforce. These workers play a significa…
NT WorkSafe calls on employers to take necessary measures to ensure that workers exposed to extreme heat can execute their tasks safely and without health risks, following the Bureau of Meteorology's warning regarding an impending heatwave in various parts of the western Top End this week.According to the workplace safety regulator, it is essentia…
Psychosocial hazards are becoming an increasingly important topic in Australian workplaces, significantly impacting employees’ mental and physical health, job satisfaction, and overall well-being. Common psychosocial
risks, as outlined in Safe Work Australia's model Code of Practice, include specific risks that can harm workers, especial…
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