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Sustainable Work Practices and Impact of Environmentally-friendly Safety Equipment

As the world grapples with environmental challenges, industries increasingly recognise the need to further integrate sustainability and eco-conscious practices into all facets of operations. This is why sustainable work practices have been recognised in Australia for several decades. The minerals industry, for example, developed its first Code of Envir…

Worker succumbs to burn injuries after Brisbane electrocution incident

Worker Succumbs to Burn Injuries After Brisbane Electrocution Incident A worker has passed away due to severe burn injuries sustained from an electrocution incident in Brisbane. The 30-year-old man from Sunshine Coast succumbed to his injuries a few days following the accident, after suffering serious burns during the electrocution incident. Paramedi…

WorkSafe Victoria reminds employers to prioritise silica safety in lead up to nationwide ban

WorkSafe Victoria Reminds Employers to Prioritise Silica Safety Ahead of Nationwide Ban As the nationwide ban on engineered stone approaches, WorkSafe Victoria is reminding employers about the stringent measures required to protect workers from hazardous crystalline silica dust. Compliance with existing rules remains essential during this lead-up peri…

WorkSafe accepting nominations for 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards

WorkSafe is accepting nominations for the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, with nominations now open for Western Australian workplaces demonstrating outstanding commitment to safety. This recognition programme highlights employers and teams whose practices set a benchmark for others across the state. These awards aim to recognise and com…

New Zealand company fined after customer loses leg in forklift incident

```html A New Zealand company has been fined after a customer lost her leg in a forklift incident, with WorkSafe NZ urging businesses managing on-site traffic to take heed of lessons learned from this tragic case. Trade Depot Limited faced court action after failing to separate pedestrians from moving equipment at its Onehunga site. What Happened in t…

VIC road worker succumbs to injuries after traffic incident

```html VIC Road Worker Succumbs to Injuries After Traffic Incident Summary: A 55-year-old traffic controller has died after being crushed between two vehicles while directing a truck in Dandenong North. WorkSafe is now investigating the fatal roadside incident, which occurred when a stationary ute rolled back unexpectedly. What Happened in Dandenong…

New report on psychological well-being of employees in Australian workplaces released

New Report on Psychological Well-Being of Employees in Australian Workplaces Released Safe Work Australia has released a new report highlighting emerging patterns in psychological well-being within work environments across the country. The workplace report on psychological health and safety emphasises the "changing impact" of workplace mental stress…

Safe Work Australia updates ‘Family and domestic violence at work’ information sheet

Safe Work Australia Updates 'Family and Domestic Violence at Work' Information Sheet Safe Work Australia has revised the information sheet on family and domestic violence at work to align with recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning paid leave entitlements for family and domestic violence. The updated resource clarifies how businesses…

Operator injured in Melbourne crane collapse

Operator Injured in Melbourne Crane Collapse A driver has been injured after a massive crane collapsed onto the roof of a house at a Melbourne construction site on Wednesday afternoon. The incident has raised fresh questions about crane safety practices across construction sites in Australia. The crane knocked down powerlines and caused significant d…

Man hospitalised in critical condition after cattle truck incident in central Queensland

Man Hospitalised in Critical Condition After Cattle Truck Incident in Central Queensland A cattle truck incident in central Queensland left a man in his 30s hospitalised in critical condition on Thursday afternoon. This latest incident highlights ongoing safety risks within Australia's livestock transport sector. Emergency services were immediately d…

Man killed by lawnmower in Tallegalla

```html Man Killed by Lawnmower in Tallegalla A man was killed by a lawnmower in Tallegalla, a rural Ipswich suburb southwest of Brisbane, on Monday evening. Emergency services attended a private property on Ballins Road after reports of a ride-on lawnmower incident at approximately 6.19pm. This tragic incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for…

Brisbane worker critical after electric shock

```html Brisbane Worker Critical After Electric Shock on Pinkenba Rooftop A man suffered a serious electric shock while performing electrical work at a workplace near Brisbane airport on Tuesday morning. The incident has renewed concerns about electrical safety procedures across construction and maintenance sites in Brisbane. Ambulance paramedics wer…

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