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Firefighter killed battling Portland blaze
Firefighter Killed Battling Portland Blaze A firefighter has lost his life while battling a blaze in Victoria's west, marking another tragic loss for emergency services personnel this year. According to Victoria police, the 66-year-old man was attending a suspicious fire at a Portland property on Tuesday morning when he reportedly collapsed. Paramed…
Safe Work Australia creates new resources to help workplaces manage bushfire risk
Safe Work Australia has recently released a new information sheet to help PCBUs use the national fire danger rating and warning systems to assess and manage the potential risks of bushfires in the workplace. "If you are a PCBU, you must eliminate risks in the workplace, or if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise the risks so far as is reasonab…
Man killed in NSW ATV crash
```html Man Killed in NSW ATV Crash A man has died following a fatal ATV incident on private property in western NSW on Thursday afternoon. A 51 year-old man was operating the ATV in Narromine, in the state's west, when he was thrown from the vehicle after the ATV rolled. NSW ambulance paramedics treated him at the scene, but he died despite their e…
Worker suffers fatal electrocution on Sydney roof
Worker Suffers Fatal Electrocution on Sydney Roof A man in his 20s has died from a fatal electric shock while servicing an air-conditioning system on a Sydney roof. This tragic incident highlights ongoing electrical safety concerns for tradespeople working in rooftop plant areas across construction and maintenance industries. Emergency services respo…
Male flown to hospital after horse-riding fall
Male Flown to Hospital After Horse-Riding Fall A man was flown to hospital following a horse-riding incident in southern Queensland on Saturday afternoon, according to reports of a rider flown to hospital after fall from horse in similar circumstances. LifeFlight Rescue helicopter responded to the scene in the Western Downs Region, arriving shortly a…
The Top 10 Safety Management Documents you Need to Know
The Top 10 Safety Management Documents you Need to Know
The Top 10 Safety Management Documents You Need to Know Effective safety management cannot be overstated in the business world, particularly in industries where risks are ever-present. Robust documentation not only ensures compliance with regulations but also plays a critical role in safeguarding employee health and well-being. Below, we outline the…
SA contractor loses asbestos licence after breaching safety regulations
SA Contractor Loses Asbestos Licence After Breaching Safety Regulations A South Australian demolition contractor who recently removed asbestos from a home without installing air monitors has lost their asbestos removal licence. SafeWork SA confirmed this licensed asbestos removal company failed to meet required health and safety obligations during haz…
WA transport company faces charges over worker’s severe injuries
WA Transport Company Faces Charges Over Worker's Severe Injuries WorkSafe has charged a Western Australian transport company after a worker suffered a severe leg injury in a forklift incident in January 2021. What Happened The safety regulator accuses the transport company of failing to create a safe workplace, and neglecting its duty of ensuring th…
Quad bike rollover results in severe injuries
Quad Bike Rollover Results in Severe Injuries A man in his 70s sustained severe injuries following a quad bike rollover in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday morning. Emergency services responded to Wattle Grove at approximately 6am after receiving reports of the incident. Chest and back trauma left him in need of urgent medical attention, and par…
Mine safety regulator stops work at Wollongong mine over safety issues
Mine Safety Regulator Stops Work at Wollongong Mine Over Safety Issues The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a prohibition notice preventing further operations at an underground coal mine in Wollongong following ongoing safety concerns. The regulator confirmed it has stopped work at the site while it reviews whether adequate safety measures are in pl…
Safety breaches led to hefty fines for Vic employers in 2023
Safety Breaches Led to Hefty Fines for Vic Employers in 2023 WorkSafe Victoria reminds employers that failure to comply with OHS regulations can lead to serious consequences, after 153 companies and individuals faced fines for safety breaches in 2023. Courts imposed penalties totalling $16,182,957 last year for violations of the Occupational Health a…