HEART5 to Conduct Free Lung Tests in Cairns
Queensland's mine safety regulator (RSHQ) encourages retired miners and quarry workers to register for a free lung examination when the HEART5 mobile health truck comes to Cairns later this month.
HEART5 is equipped with advanced medical equipment to effectively identify mine dust lung diseases such as blac…
Victorian Builder to Front Court Over Worker's Crush Injuries
WorkSafe has charged a Victorian building company after a worker suffered crush injuries from a housing frame at a Melbourne construction site in February 2022. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of builder safety obligations across the construction sector.
What Happened at the Melbourne…
Man Seriously Injured in Queensland Workplace Incident
A workplace incident in central Queensland has left a man with severe injuries, once again raising safety concerns for employers across the state.
Ambulance paramedics were alerted to the incident in Rockhampton at around 9.10 am on Wednesday.
They arrived at the scene to assess an injured worke…
Elderly Man Dies After Being Run Over by His Own Tractor in South Australia
An 87-year-old man has died after being run over by his own tractor in South Australia on Friday morning, marking another tragic incident in the state's agricultural sector.
What Happened
The elderly man was working on his tractor at approximately 9.30am when the incident to…
Emphasising Mental Health in the Workplace: Occupational Health Beyond the Basics
Summary: Australian workplaces are shifting toward a more balanced approach to occupational health, one that treats mental wellbeing as seriously as physical safety. Employers carry legal duties to manage psychosocial risks, provide support and resources for staff, and b…
Seven Australian Workers Killed at Work in 2024
Latest Safe Work Australia figures show seven Australian workers have suffered fatal injuries at work so far this year. This early data confirms that workplace safety remains a critical concern across every state and territory, and each fatality represents a preventable tragedy for families and workplace…
Chemical leak at Perth school sends worker to hospital
A pool maintenance worker has been taken to hospital, and classrooms were evacuated after a chemical leak at a Perth school on Jutland Parade in Dalkeith.
The incident happened on Monday morning when the cleaning contractor inhaled a 'small amount' of liquid chlorine that had spilled while workin…
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WorkSafe Tasmania Publishes New OHS Data
WorkSafe Tasmania publishes new OHS data through its latest industry snapshot for 2022, with statistics indicating body stressing remains the leading cause of injury across Tasmanian workplaces. This worksafe tasmania performance data gives safety professionals a clearer picture of where risks concentra…
Gold Coast Worker Injured in Construction Site Fall
A construction worker sustained severe head injuries following a serious incident in Coolangatta, raising fresh concerns about workplace safety on Queensland worksites.
The man in his 60s fell more than four metres after being struck by a concrete hose on Thursday morning, landing in a narrow pit be…
Queensland has become the first Australian state to launch a dedicated safety code for amusement rides, marking a significant step forward in plant safety management across the events and attractions sector. The Office of Industrial Relations, Queensland has introduced Australia's first-ever code of practice for ensuring safety of amusement devices.
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WorkSafe urges workplaces to implement proper safety measures when conducting work in remote areas, reminding employers and employees to carefully consider all necessary precautions before heading into isolated locations. Workers who frequently travel to remote areas in Western Australia include miners, truck drivers, tour guides, farmers and geologist…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Facing Independent Review
The Queensland Government has launched an independent review of the State's workplace safety regulator. This move signals a broader commitment to strengthening protections across industrial sectors statewide.
The review will be led by business leader Greg Quinn and aims to ensure Workpl…
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