NHVR releases updated guidelines to enhance safety during livestock transportation, giving operators clearer direction on managing fatigue, facility standards and Chain of Responsibility obligations. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued updated 'Regulatory Advice' to improve safety management in the livestock transport industry.
Why NHVR Re…
WorkSafe Issues Mobile Plant Safety Reminder
WorkSafe Victoria is reminding workers about the importance of safely operating powered mobile plant on farms.
The reminder was issued following the death of a 61-year-old farmer who was killed instantly when the large self-propelled auger he was using overturned.
Why Powered Mobile Plant Poses Serious Ri…
NSW Resources Regulator prepares for annual safety initiative this month, launching its annual mine safety high-visibility campaign across the state. This news comes as part of the agency's ongoing effort to strengthen protections at mining and petroleum operations throughout New South Wales.
The Resources Regulator says the main objective of this pro…
Woman Flown to Hospital Following Horse Trampling
A woman was flown to hospital following a horse trampling incident in South East Queensland on Friday afternoon.
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the Sunshine Coast region at about 1pm after reports came through that a woman had been trampled by a horse.
Emergency Response at the S…
Northern Territory Approves New Codes of Practice
The Northern Territory Government has recently granted approval for new Codes of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011. This move strengthens workplace safety obligations across industries, including construction, manufacturing and healthcare, by giving emplo…
Seventeen New Zealand workers killed in 2024 is the grim tally revealed by the latest New Zealand workplace safety data released by WorkSafe. This news highlights ongoing risks across several industries and underscores why robust safety management remains critical for every workplace.
Breakdown of Workplace Fatalities by Industry
WorkSafe's figures s…
Man Hospitalised After Rolling Quad Bike in South-East Queensland
A man has been hospitalised after rolling a quad bike in south-east Queensland, with the RACQ LifeFlight rescue helicopter called in to transport him for urgent medical care.
The chopper airlifted the man to hospital on Thursday afternoon, following a rollover incident with the quad bi…
NSW Resources Regulator reveals quarterly business activities in its latest report covering January to March 2024, highlighting key initiatives carried out during the first quarter of this year. This quarterly safety report gives site operators and workers a clear picture of what the regulator prioritised across NSW resources operations.
What the Repo…
Probe Launched After Worker Dies at WA Refinery
A worker has died at an alumina refinery site in Western Australia, with an investigation now underway into the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to news reports, the man passed out near a building on site and was discovered unconscious by a coworker on Tuesday morning. Colleagues on scene…
Driver Flown to Hospital After Cement Truck Rolls in North Burnett
A truck driver has been airlifted to hospital after his cement truck rolled in the North Burnett Region on Thursday morning. Local news outlets confirmed the incident occurred on a regional road within the North Burnett area.
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter landed at scene at ab…
Safety Warning Issued After VIC Worker Falls From Roof
WorkSafe is advising employers to remember the importance of controlling hazards involved in working at height, following an incident where a worker sustained injuries while carrying out roof plumbing tasks at a Melbourne construction site.
According to WorkSafe, the worker fell about six metres…
Safe Work Australia Reveals National Safe Work Month 2024 Theme and Topics
Safe Work Australia has announced the theme and weekly topics for this year's National Safe Work Month.
"We are pleased to share that the 2024 theme is Safety is everyone's business," Safe Work Australia says.
"This theme encapsulates a safe and healthy working environment as…
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