The Department of Justice and Community Safety has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria following an assault on a worker at a Melbourne Youth Justice centre in March 2023.A single charge has been brought against the department for failing to meet the requirements of section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which pertains to the provision a…
The 2023 WorkSafe Awards served as a platform to showcase the incredible stories of resilience, innovation, and unwavering resolve from individuals and organisations in Victoria.With an impressive turnout of over 350 attendees, last week's event celebrated outstanding achievements in workplace health and safety, as well as successful return-to-work ini…
A worker was flown to hospital with severe injuries following an incident involving an electric company in Marlborough.A rescue chopper landed on the road to provide assistance to the injured worker.A St John spokesperson confirmed the dispatch of one ambulance and a helicopter to the scene.They said one person was conveyed to Wellington Hospital for u…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has conducted an airlift of a teenage boy after the quad bike he was riding rolled off a trail and tumbled down a ten-metre slope.The aeromedical team responded to the incident at a private property northwest of Gympie at about 11:30am on Thursday morning.Upon arrival, the pilot safely landed the helicopter in…
SafeWork NSW has initiated a campaign to enforce compliance with regulations regarding the safe installation of rooftop solar equipment.According to the safety watchdog, safety inspectors want to ensure business owners are conducting safety assessments on subcontractors and that all workers in the industry are implementing safe work practices.Safe…
A worker was swiftly transported to the hospital following a forklift incident in Adelaide.Reports indicated that a forklift had toppled over, trapping the man in his 20s underneath on Thursday morning.The man's condition remained stable as he was transported to the hospital by ambulance paramedics.SafeWork SA has commenced an investigation and de…
Legal charges have been brought against a construction company in connection with a tragic incident that led to the unfortunate death of a worker at a construction site in Cheltenham two years ago.The charges stem from the alleged failure of the company to provide a safe working environment, as stipulated by the Victorian OHS Act. Specifically, the com…
A conference was recently held in Brisbane, bringing together medical professionals and radiologists from various parts of Queensland, who joined forces to enhance the screening procedures for diseases such as black lung and silicosis.Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) collaborated with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Lungscreen…
An investigation has been commenced by WorkSafe into the incident that took place at a construction site in Berwick resulting in a fatality.Reports indicate that a 28-year-old truck driver was hit and crushed by the boom of a truck-mounted crane while working alone to unload timber products around 2pm on Friday.This incident brings the total number of…
A woman lost her life in a tragic lawn mower incident in Queensland, marking the second fatal incident of its kind in the state in a week.The woman, aged in her 40s, sustained severe injuries on a private property in Ayr around 6pm on Monday.Despite the tireless efforts of paramedics, she sadly did not make it.Last week, a man lost his life due to a la…
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…
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 after the incident occurred. The paramedics reported that the man was in a critical condition and needed resuscitation before being transferred to the Royal Brisbane and…
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