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10 Safety Tips for Working Alone
10 Safety Tips for Working Alone
Working alone can be a lonely experience, and feeling isolated from your colleagues can be easy. This can lead to feelings of anxiety and stress, which can affect your work performance. Additionally, working alone can be dangerous, as no one is around to help if you have an accident.Employers are responsible for identifying and reducing the risks assoc…
Regulator releases casual investigation report into misfire incident
The NSW Resources Regulator has released a causal investigation report into a misfire incident at a central west NSW mine in May.No one was injured as a result of the explosion, which was caused by an unexpected initiation of electronic explosive detonators.NSW Resources Regulator said, "the report includes our investigation into the incident and our r…
Probe into fatal farm death north of Esperance
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a 59-year-old farmer was crushed to death by a seed bin north of Esperance on Thursday.Reports indicated the man was performing repairs under the seed bin at the time of the incident."WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incide…
Crop duster pilot killed in Queensland crash
An agricultural plane crashed on Queensland's Western Downs on Monday morning, killing the pilot.The aircraft crash-landed in a paddock near Chinchilla just before midday, according to police.The pilot, a man aged in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was declared dead at the scene.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will investigate the…
SafeWork SA launches campaign against sexual harassment in the mining industry
SafeWork SA has recently launched a campaign aimed at stopping sexual harassment in the mining industry.The campaign was launched following numerous reports into sexual harassment, discrimination and violence in the Australian mining industry.The safety watchdog says it has released new guidance material on the issue to remind employers of their duties…
Teen trampled by cow airlifted to hospital
A teenage girl has been flown to hospital suffering rib injuries after being trampled by a cow in NSW.It happened at a local show in Merriwa on Sunday morning.The 16-year-old was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital.Originally published on Nine News.…
SafeWork NSW inspection targets tree work safety
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting businesses in the tree work industry to promote safer working practices. SafeWork Executive Director of Compliance & Dispute Resolution Matthew Press said the campaign aims to address safety in an industry that continues to record a high number of serious incidents.“Every NSW tree worker has the right to a safe…
New Zealand roofing company fined after teenage worker falls through skylight
A New Zealand roofing company was recently ordered to pay a fine of $25,000 and reparations of $40,000 after a 14-year-old boy fell through a roof skylight, suffering multiple fractures.The company was sentenced at the Napier District Court for failing to ensure the health and safety of workers and allowing someone aged under 15 to carry out constructi…
Queensland worker survives 30m cliff plunge
A worker has been seriously injured after he plunged 30m down a steep cliff on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday morning.The man in his 20s was working on trees when he fell from the edge, landing on the rocks below.He suffered multiple injuries in the fall.The man was winched to safety by the RACQ LifeFlight helicopter and transported to Princess Alexan…
NSW Mine Safety Regulator Releases Quarterly Safety Report
The NSW Resources Regulator has released its Quarterly Safety Report for April to June 2022 to assist mine and petroleum site operators meet their duties and obligations under the state’s workplace health and safety laws.The NSW Resources Regulator said, ‘as a high-hazard regulator, we focus on compliance with legislative requirements associated with p…
Man suffers severe burns in Sydney workplace incident
SafeWork NSW has launched an investigation after a man suffered severe burns in a workplace incident in Sydney's Northern Beaches region.The 34-year-old man suffered burns to his hands and face after cutting through an electric cable with a power tool in Brookvale.The incident happened on Saturday morning.Paramedics treated the man at the scene before…
Inspectors to check safety on NSW building worksites
NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW have teamed up to conduct inspections of residential building worksites in the State's Central West.Inspectors from both agencies are visiting Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange, checking for non-compliant building work, licensing and worker safety.Department of Customer Service director for building and construction Matthew W…