SafeWork NSW reminds workplaces across the State to prioritise safety during the holiday season.Head of SafeWork John Tansey said the busy pre-Christmas period is the most dangerous for workers in the hospitality, transport, retail and construction industries.“With many school leavers and casual workers joining the workforce at this time of year, the d…
A Northern Territory family business has been charged with workplace safety breaches after a gas exploded at a Darwin restaurant, injuring five patrons. The five patrons were cooking their meal on a barbeque appliance when the incident occurred in September this year.WorkSafe has charged the business with six breaches of theWork Health and Safety Act f…
Emergency services were called to Banksmeadow after a man got his leg caught in a conveyor belt on Tuesday morning.NSW Ambulance said a pallet fell onto the man’s leg just after 9.30am.The man in his 50s suffered serious leg injuries following the incident.He was transported to the Royal Prince Alfred hospital for treatment.He travelled in a stabl…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reminds heavy vehicle drivers to stay alert on the road and protect their health and wellbeing this festive season.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto urged drivers to watch out for the five signs of fatigue.“As we know, fatigue can impact every individual differently and it’s possible for drivers to be affected ev…
A farmer has been killed in a quad bike incident in western Victoria.The 74-year-old man was using the quad bike to herd cattle at Pirron Yallock when the incident happened on Tuesday morning. WorkSafe confirmed it has opened an investigation into the incident.Originally published on the WorkSafe Victoria website.…
An injured rider has been flown to hospital after his quad bike rolled in South East Queensland.The incident happened at a private property in the Scenic Rim region on Monday morning.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the scene at about 9.30am. The man in his 50s sustained chest and limb injuries.He was airlifted to the Gold…
A man has been killed in a telehandler incident in Western Victoria.The 55-year-old died after being struck by a steel door frame on Thursday afternoon.WorkSafe said the man was moving the large door frame when the incident occurred.An investigation to establish the cause of the incident is ongoing.Source: WorkSafe Victoria website.…
A New Zealand forestry company has been fined a total of $536,000 following a fatal workplace incident near Wairoa two years ago.The man was repairing a harvester head when he was crushed in November 2020.The company was recently sentenced at the Auckland District Court after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches following the incident. WorkSaf…
ISO 45001:2018 Standard is an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) designed to promote a healthy working environment by providing a framework for identifying, controlling, and managing occupational health and safety risks and opportunities. In addition, it offers a chance to benchmark OHS practices against global best practices.This…
A Victorian hay exporter is facing charges after a worker was killed in a workplace incident in February last year.The 29-year-old worker was fatally injured after he was caught in a bailing machine.WorkSafe has charged the company with two counts of failing to provide a safe workplace, contrary to the Victorian OHS Act.The company will appear in court…
A man has been injured by falling pallets at a Dunedin workplace Thursday afternoon.Emergency services were called to the incident on Eclipse Rd just before 4.30pm.The pallets fell from a forklift and struck the man.He was taken to Dunedin Hospital in serious condition.WorkSafe is aware of the incident.Originally published in the Otago Daily…
Safe Work NSW reminds people visiting rural properties during the festive season that farms are workplaces, urging them to make safety a priority. Acting Head of SafeWork NSW John Tansey said everyone; including family members, visitors and volunteers, has a role to play when it comes to farm safety.“There are many dangers on farms, from silos, ch…
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