New chief executive takes charge at WorkSafe Victoria, with WorkSafe Victoria welcoming Joe Calafiore as its newly appointed CEO, marking a significant leadership transition for the state's workplace safety regulator.
According to the Victorian Government, Calafiore, who previously acted as interim boss of the safety agency, possesses a vast amount of…
Man Killed in Workplace Incident at NZ Farm
A 22-year-old man has died following a fatal workplace incident at a farm in Canterbury, New Zealand, on Tuesday morning.
According to a police spokesperson, emergency services were contacted regarding an incident at a property in Newland just after 10am. The man was found dead at the scene.
WorkSafe is aw…
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SA Parents Urged to Prevent Kids From Using Quad Bikes
Parents are being urged to keep children away from quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles following a worrying rise in injury cases at a South Australian Women's and Children's Hospital. This news highlights an ongoing safety risk that families across the state need to understand before Easte…
Queensland introduces new legislation to enhance workers' compensation scheme, with a bill designed to strengthen protections for injured employees across the state. The State's Industrial Relations Minister, Grace Grace, has put forward reforms aimed at improving outcomes for workers and reinforcing safety standards statewide.
The Workers' Compensati…
Quad Bike Death Toll Rises: What the Latest Safe Work Australia Data Shows
Quad bike death toll rises again, with Safe Work Australia's latest figures confirming 10 fatalities so far this year. This ongoing trend highlights persistent safety hazards within an industry that relies heavily on all-terrain vehicles for daily operations.
Businesses across…
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SafeWork SA reminds businesses to conduct regular maintenance on trees after several serious incidents involving falling branches across South Australia. Regular tree inspections help identify hazardous limbs before people are harmed, protecting both public safety and workplace health.
SafeWork SA has recently issued a reminder to businesses t…
Truck Driver Flown to Hospital After Rollover Crash in Southern Queensland
A truck driver has been airlifted to hospital after his vehicle swerved off the road and crashed into trees in southern Queensland. The man in his 60s was flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital following the rollover incident.
What Happened
Incident occurred on Tuesday morning…
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Organisations in high-risk sectors such as oil, construction, and manufacturing or within global supply chains are under growing pressure to prioritise occupational health and safety. ISO 45001 certification provides a framework for organisations to implement an effective safety management system from legal adherence to cultivating a culture of…
Safe Work Australia updates work-related fatality data for this year, revealing that 29 Australian workers have lost their lives on the job. This fatality data highlights ongoing safety hazards across several industries and underscores why robust risk management remains critical for employers nationwide.
The transport, postal and warehousing industry…
World Day for Safety and Health at Work (World Day) and Workers' Memorial Day will be observed on Sunday, 28 April 2024.
Safe Work Australia's most recent data reveals that 195 workers in Australia died in work-related incidents in 2022. This alarming statistic emphasises the need to raise awareness about workplace health and safety to prevent injurie…
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WorkSafe inspection programs aims to address security issues at construction sites
WorkSafe has commenced a proactive inspection program to deal with security issues at construction sites throughout Western Australia. Inspectors will focus on unauthorised access to plant, equipment, and active work areas, checking whether site operators mainta…
Queensland has introduced new regulations to ensure the protection of workers' health and safety when using or travelling on a quad bike in a workplace. This new regulation follows extensive consultation with industry stakeholders across rural and metropolitan sectors alike.
In summary: the Work Health and Safety (Quad Bikes) Amendment Regulation 2024…
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