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Managing Crystalline Silica Dust Safety
Managing Crystalline Silica Dust Safety
Zach Smith, National Secretary of the CFMEU, said engineered stone is the 'asbestos of the 2020s'. There's a truth to this statement since working with engineered stone releases crystalline silica dust in the air. They are extremely dangerous and can cause serious health issues like lung cancer, silicosis, and other respiratory diseases. In today'…
SafeWork SA names new executive director
South Australia’s workplace health and safety regulator SafeWork SA has appointed Glenn Farrell as its new executive director.Mr Farrell has been serving in an acting capacity since January following the departure of former executive director Martyn Campbell.‘With any new leader of an agency, it’s important to recognise the great work that has been don…
Victorian company director charged for bullying employees
WorkSafe has filed charges against a former director of a glass company for repeatedly bullying two workers.The director faces two charges under the Victorian OHS Act for failing to provide a safe working environment.WorkSafe said “the charges relate to alleged repeated, unreasonable bullying behaviour by the former director at the company's workplace…
Second quad bike fatality in less than a week
A teenage girl has been killed in a quad bike related incident in western New South Wales.It is the second quad bike fatality in less than a week after a man was killed in a quad bike crash in central Victoria on April 11.Emergency services were called to reports of a quad bike crash near Wilcannia at around 11.45am on Saturday.The 14-year-old girl die…
Safe Work Australia releases updated WHS guidance for tree work
Safe Work Australia has released updated WHS guidance to help workers manage the risks of tree work.Safe Work Australia said the ‘Guide to managing the risks of tree work updates the previous Guide to managing risks of tree trimming and removal work.’“The most significant changes in the guide relate to duties around managing the risk of falls when acce…
Rider dies in central Victoria quad bike crash
A man sustained fatal injuries after crashing his quad bike in central Victoria.Police responded to reports of a quad bike crash at Ladys Pass at 1.25am on Tuesday morning.The rider, a 34-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.Quad bikes are the top cause of farm deaths in Australia.In 2022, there were 10 fatalities caused by quad bikes in…
WorkSafe reminds employers to keep kids safe at work
WorkSafe has issued a safety warning after a child suffered injuries at a Victorian workplace.The safety watchdog reminds employers that they have a duty to protect everyone within the workplace including children.“Children are naturally inquisitive and may want to play in and explore the workplace. They are unlikely to think about the risks in the wor…
Woman injured in Queensland ATV crash
A woman in her 50s was flown to hospital with spinal injuries after her all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crashed on a private property on the Fraser Coast.The woman fell from the ATV following the incident on Monday afternoon.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the scene at about 4.30pm.The rider was treated at the scene before being flown to…
Melbourne rubber company facing charges over workplace death
A Melbourne rubber supplier faces multiple charges under the Victorian OHS Act after a fatal workplace incident in 2021. According to WorkSafe Victoria, the 47-year-old worker was fatally injured after being struck by a piece of machinery.WorkSafe alleges that the company failed to provide a safe workplace and safe systems of work.The company has also…
Construction falls the focus of upcoming SafeWork SA webinar
SafeWork SA will host a webinar focusing on falls from height in the residential construction sector as part of its April No-Falls campaign.The 2023 ‘Managing Risk of Falls in Residential Construction’ webinar will be held on 26 April at 1pm.SafeWork SA figures indicate the safety watchdog was notified of 77 serious injuries from falls in 2022, wi…
Worker dies while working at WA gold mine
A mine worker has died while working underground in Western Australia.Reports indicated the man in his 30s died after suffering a medical emergency at an underground gold mine, south of Laverton on Tuesday morning.Operations at the mine site were temporarily suspended following the incident.Investigations into the cause of the incident are continuing.R…