Man Dies Following Workplace Incident on the Gold Coast
A man has died following a workplace incident on the Gold Coast, marking another tragic reminder of the risks present across the construction and industrial sectors. Emergency services rushed to Darlington Drive in Yatala at 2.45am on Tuesday after reports of a worksite incident.
Paramedics atte…
The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 highlights the critical role of safety leadership in the workplace, identifying it as a key component in fostering safe and healthy work environments. Effective OHS leadership sets the tone and expectations for everyone within an organisation. In this article, we delve deeper into the concept of…
WorkSafe New Zealand Issues Fresh Guidelines on Electrical Safety for Imported Buildings
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued fresh guidelines outlining necessary steps to ensure imported buildings or building parts, such as bathroom pods, meet electrical safety standards before connection to a power source. The guidance targets construction professionals…
Man Sustains Severe Injuries After Falling Through Roof in Adelaide
A man was transported to hospital after he fell through a roof in Adelaide on Saturday afternoon, sustaining severe injuries in the process. Emergency crews responded quickly, highlighting once again how roof work remains one of the most hazardous tasks across construction sites natio…
Mining Company Receives Fine for Endangering Employees With Silica Dust
A Victorian mining company was recently found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $400,000 for failing to provide adequate protection for workers from crystalline silica dust. This case highlights ongoing safety failures around silica dust management practices across the mining se…
Safety blitz targets SA aged care homes
SafeWork SA is conducting audits on residential aged care facilities across South Australia to mitigate potential risks of injury to residents and workers. This safety blitz targets aged care homes in both metropolitan and regional SA, with a clear focus on reducing hazardous manual handling incidents throughout…
A man's life hangs in the balance following an incident involving a scissor lift in Melbourne's southwest.
Emergency services were sent to Altona North at around 8pm on Wednesday.
The man in his 40s was in a critical condition when he was transported to the Royal Melbourne Hospital following an upper body injury.
WorkSafe has been notified about thi…
NHVR's Code of Practice Aims to Improve Safety in the Waste and Recycling Industry
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has approved the Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice to enhance safety standards within the waste and recycling sector, as well as for companies that use these services. This code of practice sets out clear complianc…
Man Flown to Hospital After Being Partially Impaled by a Star Picket in Southern Queensland
A man was flown to hospital following an accident involving a quad bike and a metal star picket in southern Queensland. The incident occurred in the Toowoomba region on Thursday morning, prompting an emergency helicopter response.
LifeFlight reported that the…
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SafeWork SA has launched an awareness campaign in response to a concerning increase in severe injuries resulting from falls from height, in order to protect workers on site. This SafeWork SA compliance campaign targets construction falls across multiple sectors where fall hazards remain hazardous to daily operations.
The occupational health an…
An investigation has been launched by the NSW Resources Regulator following a serious incident at a quarry in southwestern New South Wales, raising fresh concerns about safety management on site.
The incident happened on 13th May 2024 around 11:50 am, resulting in burn injuries for two workers as a result of cleaning fluid igniting with a cordless han…
Vic Farmer Dies After Being Crushed by Rotating Rock-Picker
Farmers are being reminded by WorkSafe to effectively control the risk of fatalities or severe injuries resulting from tractor attachments. This safety news comes after a Victoria farmer died following a crush incident involving a rock picker still connected to a running tractor.
WorkSafe is…
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