WorkSafe has launched first prosecutions under WA's new WHS regulations, targeting three companies plus an individual for workplace safety breaches. These proceedings represent the initial enforcement action under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which took effect in March 2022.
Summary: WA's workplace safety regulator has commenced court action a…
WorkSafe has launched a new campaign featuring a character named UMM, encouraging young workers to speak up about safety concerns before minor issues become serious incidents.
Summary: WorkSafe Victoria's UMM campaign targets young people entering the workforce, using relatable video content across social media, regional news outlets, and digital chan…
New Regulations to Protect Victorian Workers From Harassment
Victoria's Government is set to implement enhanced measures aimed at safeguarding retail workers from assault and abuse, with new regulations to protect Victorian workers from harassment forming a central part of the reform package.
Premier Jacinta Allan has revealed that her Government wil…
WorkSafe Encourages Victorians to Explore Engineered Stone Options
Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator confirms the State will maintain its commitment to prioritising worker safety when a nationwide ban on using engineered stone takes effect. WorkSafe encourages Victorians to explore engineered stone options that support safer outcomes fo…
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Excavation Safety: Best Work Practices for Excavation Operations
Excavation work poses a multitude of dangers to workers. Some of the most common injuries stem from mobile plant incidents, contact with buried services, and being hit by moving objects, but other prevalent risks include:
Being hit by falling objects
Slide or cave-ins
Being trap…
Border Blitz Prioritises Mental Well-Being and Falls Prevention
A recent cross border safety blitz conducted by WorkSafe and SafeWork along the NSW/Victoria border has revealed potential fall hazards and emphasised the importance of addressing mental health risks in construction sites. The operation reinforced why falls prevention and psychological ca…
WorkSafe NZ Unveils New Strategic Plan to Reduce Workplace Harm
WorkSafe NZ has recently released a new four-year plan that aims to make a significant difference in reducing the most severe harm experienced in workplaces across New Zealand. The refreshed strategy sets out clear priorities for lifting workplace safety standards nationwide.
WorkSafe sa…
Man Fatally Crushed by Tractor in South East Queensland
A man has died after being fatally crushed by a tractor at a rural property on the Sunshine Coast, in South East Queensland. Emergency services responded quickly, but the man's injuries proved unsurvivable.
This incident is the latest in a troubling pattern of tractor-related fatalities across r…
Three People Flown to Hospital Following Quad Bike Crash in New Zealand
Summary: Three people were airlifted to hospital after a quad bike crash near Tarawera, New Zealand, sent them tumbling down a 40-metre cliff. Two rescue helicopters responded to transport the injured occupants for urgent treatment.
Three individuals are being treated in hospital…
Three Workers Suffer Burn Injuries After Car Battery Explodes North of Adelaide
Three workers sustained burns following a battery explosion north of Adelaide on Friday afternoon. The incident has raised fresh concerns about electrical safety practices during roadside vehicle repairs and jump-starts.
Workers were in the process of jump-starting a stal…
A cement truck driver has died following a rollover incident in the Northern Territory, with emergency services called to the scene but unable to save his life.
What Happened at King Ash Bay
The incident happened on Thursday when the 45-year-old man was driving his cement truck at King Ash Bay. The vehicle overturned and rolled, trapping the driver.…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has commenced a comprehensive operation spanning from the Western Australia border to Port Augusta in South Australia, targeting driver fatigue across major freight corridors used by heavy vehicles.
NHVR's SA Campaign Focuses on Driver Fatigue
NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati states the main focus…
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