During this National Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December), the federal Government has acknowledged the harmful effects of asbestos on Australians.Despite Australia banning asbestos over 20 years ago, 4,000 Australians still die from asbestos-related diseases each year.The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Murray Watt, emph…
Chemical spills are inevitable in any organisation that handles hazardous waste or highly toxic chemicals. No matter how stringent the safety measures are, accidents happen, and preparing for them is crucial. The first line of defence against spills is having a well-crafted response plan.The purpose of this blog is to provide comprehensive guidance to…
WorkSafe is conducting an investigation into the fatal incident involving a woman in a quad bike on a property in Victoria on Saturday.Police said the woman rolled her quad bike in Ullina at around 7pm.Emergency services arrived at the scene; however, they were unable to resuscitate the woman.Police are compiling a report for the coroner, and Work…
The South Australian Employment Court has ordered a Riverland-based manufacturing firm to pay a fine of $840,000 after an apprentice died in 2021.SafeWork SA charged the company following an investigation that revealed the company's negligence in ensuring the safety of its employees from potential fatal or severe harm, as outlined in the Work Health an…
The Office of Industrial Relations Queensland is looking for people to join the Consultative Committee for Work-Related Fatalities and Serious Incidents.The Consultative Committee is dedicated to placing the needs of families and workers with serious injuries from job-related incidents at the forefront, shaping the government's approach to responding t…
Recent community events featuring unsafe amusement setups have led WorkSafe Victoria to issue a safety warning to organisers who are hiring rides for year-end festivities.At community gatherings such as school fairs, sports events, and other festivities, inflatable jumping castles and slides tend to be quite popular, according to WorkSafe. Neverth…
SafeWork SA has launched a new interactive website, making it easier to find and get in touch with accredited WHS experts.The webpage ‘Sourcing and engaging WHS professionals’ provides information on the duties of various WHS professionals, such as ergonomists, occupational hygienists and generalists, and includes links to local, skilled and accredited…
Recent findings published by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) offer an initial insight into the measures that employers are implementing following the establishment of the positive duty to ensure a safe working environment for all workers.In 2024, over 7,000 medium and large businesses in Australia, representing more than 5 million employees…
A New Zealand steel manufacturing firm has recently received a fine of $330,000 after a worker was fatally injured when nine tonnes of poorly loaded steel fell on him four years ago.In November 2020, the 33-year-old man was sweeping under shelving when it fell on top of him at Wigram.An investigation conducted by WorkSafe revealed significant safety de…
A worker is battling for his life, and another has sustained injuries after being hit by a metal object at a construction site in Brisbane.At 12:10pm on Tuesday, paramedics were dispatched to Newstead in response to an incident involving a metal object that had fallen from machinery.A 48-year-old man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Ho…
NSW mines are urged to stay vigilant and get ready for the regular storm season which spans from October to March annually.The regulator says storms can significantly affect mining activities, highlighting the necessity for mine operators to perform seasonal risk assessments that evaluate the nature and probability of events that could disrupt their op…
Workplace health and safety is a critical concern for all Australian employers and employees. A key aspect of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is to implement hazard reporting, which involves identifying and reporting potential hazards in the workplace that could cause harm to workers or visitors. Hazard reporting is an essential part of WHS, a…
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