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Man Flown to Hospital After Bulldozer Rollover in Southern Queensland A man has been flown to hospital in critical condition following a bulldozer rollover on a private property in the Toowoomba region, according to Queensland safety news reports. Summary The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter responded to a call shortly before noon on Saturday. Repor…
Defence Charged for Endangering Employee's Mental Health Comcare, the federal work health and safety regulator, has brought charges against the Department of Defence for violating federal WHS regulations concerning psychosocial risks at a Queensland Army base. Following a Comcare probe, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has charged the…
WorkSafe WA issues reminder on mobile plant safety following two fatal incidents after tragic incidents in WA workplaces last week, prompting the regulator to urge employers to carefully assess their safety procedures regarding mobile plant. In summary, two fatal incidents occurred last week involving mobile plant, and WorkSafe is now investigating bo…
Joint Safety Blitz Targets Falls and Workplace Psychosocial Hazards WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have joined forces to support the construction industry in Albury and Wodonga in efforts to minimise workplace hazards. Together, both regulators are rolling out a joint safety blitz targeting falls and workplace psychosocial hazards across border co…
Man Killed by Bull in NSW A man has died following injuries sustained from a bull attack on a rural property in NSW. This tragic incident highlights the serious risks associated with livestock handling on farms across Australia. The incident happened on a rural property in Barrengarry, NSW, shortly before 1.45pm on Tuesday. What Happened Police res…
New Campaign Urges SA Farmers to Exercise Caution Around Powerlines South Australia's electricity provider SA Power Networks has recently rolled out a new campaign that seeks to minimise the potential dangers posed by powerlines on farms. The initiative targets farm vehicle operators during high-risk planting periods, when contact with overhead infras…
Man Flown to Hospital After Ride-On Lawn Mower Rollover in Queensland A man in his 40s suffered multiple injuries after being pinned under a ride-on lawn mower in southeast Queensland, according to news reports covering the incident. Ambulance paramedics rushed to the Ridgewood property just before 10am on Wednesday following reports of a lawn mower…
Worker Killed on the Job in Athenree One person has died following a fatal workplace incident at Athenree on Tuesday morning. This tragic news highlights ongoing safety concerns for workers across New Zealand industries. Emergency services were called to a private property on Athenree Road at about 11.50am. Despite efforts from responders, the worker…
SWMS Templates: Streamlining Safety Procedures for High-Risk Activities
```html SWMS Templates: Streamlining Safety Procedures for High-Risk Activities Nothing beats the reliability of a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) when ensuring workplace safety during high-risk work activities. It outlines risks associated with a specific task and provides steps to carry out the work safely. It also serves as a record of worker con…
Quad Bike Rider Killed in SA Crash A 45-year-old man has died in a quad bike crash near Port Lincoln, marking the second quad bike-related fatality in South Australia within a span of two days. This tragic news highlights the ongoing risks associated with quad bike operation across rural properties. At about 6pm on Sunday, police were called to a pri…
WorkSafe Victoria Files Charges Following Death of Student on a School Excursion Summary: WorkSafe Victoria has charged a Melbourne school and an adventure travel company over safety failures linked to a student's death during a 2019 trip to Vietnam. Both parties face charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to protect non-empl…