Three separate incidents involving workers sustaining severe injuries from scaffold falls at residential construction sites have triggered a warning from SafeWork SA.One such incident took place in February 2024, involving a worker who fell a distance of 2 meters while constructing a scaffold.The incident which was attributed to a missing plank on…
A woman sustained serious injuries in a work-related incident on the Gold Coast on Thursday afternoon.Paramedics arrived at the scene in Burleigh Heads at 3.40pm on Thursday to treat the injured worker.The woman was treated for arm and chest injuries sustained in an incident involving a trailer.She was then taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in cr…
A man in his 60s has died after the quad bike he was riding tumbled down an embankment and landed in a creek in central Queensland. Police said they found the man trapped under the quad bike on Thursday evening.The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.Emergency services, including a rescue chopper were sent to the scene following the incident.…
WorkSafe is carrying out an investigation into a mine collapse that occurred near Ballarat on Wednesday.WorkSafe says the incident happened during hand-mining operations, leading to the death of one worker and causing serious injuries to another.The workers became trapped under a rock fall at around 4.30pm on Wednesday.Sadly, a 37-year-old man succumbe…
Two workers sustained severe burns in a factory fire in Sydney's west on Wednesday morning.Fire crews rushed to the scene at Yennora shortly before 11.55am.Superintendent Mat Sigmund from Fire and Rescue NSW confirmed that paramedics were present to provide medical treatment to the injured workers.He said the workers were treated for burn injuries.Read…
A 68-year-old man has been killed after being trapped in machinery in central Queensland.Emergency services were dispatched to Knight St in Rockhampton at around 11.30am on Tuesday following reports of a 68-year-old man sustaining injuries.The man was successfully rescued from the machinery by a specialised rescue team and medical personnel. He was the…
The Victorian Government says it will continue with the task of modernising the State’s workers’ compensation scheme, WorkCover, reassuring both workers and businesses that depend on it, and ensuring its long-term sustainability.The Government says the creation of Return to Work Victoria will ensure the WorkCover Scheme Modernisation Bill gets support…
To increase awareness about the safety risks associated with asbestos, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and TAFE NSW have partnered to offer a free online course 'Asbestos Awareness and Safety' to the general public.According to the NSW Government, this ‘self-directed course’, referred to as a microskill, is designed for individuals who are likel…
Results from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show incidents of sexual coercion and unwelcome sexual advances in the Western Australian mining industry are on the decline. Nevertheless, the study highlights that gender discrimination and sexism continue to be major issues in the mining sector.The Centre for Transfo…
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are valuable tools for monitoring various metrics, from marketing and account management to employee health and safety. They provide insights, enhance decision-making, and facilitate effective performance evaluation across multiple domains. Organisations are responsible for ensuring their employees' and stakeholders' h…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland reminds workers in the building, renovation, fabrication, and construction sectors to take note of the forthcoming nationwide prohibition on the use, distribution, production, and installation of engineered stone, set to be enforced in Queensland starting from 1 July 2024.In a regulated manner, workers and busines…
SafeWork SA has recently urged employers to activate their hot weather policy or implement necessary precautions to protect workers from heat-related risks.Temperatures were expected to reach 37 degrees in several parts of the state during the weekend, according to the safety watchdog.SafeWork SA encourages employers to make necessary adjustments to wo…
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