NSW Reminds Construction Businesses to Prioritise Safety This Holiday Season
SafeWork NSW reminds construction businesses to make safety their top priority in the lead up to the festive season. Site managers and workers alike are being asked to slow down and follow proper construction safety management practices as the year winds down.
The workplace…
Forty-nine New Zealand workers killed on the job this year, according to latest WorkSafe data, highlighting ongoing risks across several high-hazard industries.
Key Findings from WorkSafe Data
WorkSafe figures show the transport industry recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 16 work-related deaths reported so far this year.
Construction ra…
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VIC Company to Front Court Over Alleged Workplace Bullying
A Ballarat-based heating and cooling company faces court proceedings over allegations that an apprentice was bullied by colleagues at work. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of employer obligations to prevent workplace bullying across Victorian workplaces.
The apprentice was allege…
NT WorkSafe Warns About Electrical Risks in Ceiling Spaces
NT WorkSafe warns about electrical risks in ceiling spaces after issuing a safety alert following an incident in which an electrician fell from a roof after suffering an electric shock in Darwin. The alert highlights hazardous conditions workers may encounter when accessing confined ceiling sp…
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Essential Energy Urges Safety With Christmas Lights
Essential Energy urges safety with Christmas lights this holiday season, reminding customers across their network to put safety first before decorating homes with festive displays.
The electricity distributor has provided customers with practical electrical safety tips designed to protect ho…
Engineered Stone Ban Receives Backing from Tasmania
Tasmania's Government has thrown its support behind a national engineered stone ban across Australia, joining other jurisdictions in tackling silica-related workplace illness at its source.
Workplace health and safety ministers agreed to back a prohibition on engineered stone during a recent meeting…
Victor Harbor shed company fined after worker injured in roof plunge
The South Australian Employment Tribunal has sentenced a shed company following an incident in which a worker suffered serious injuries after plunging through a roof. This case highlights ongoing safety risks tied to plant and equipment used during roofing tasks across the constructi…
Final Report Published After Mine Workers Suffer Serious Injuries at NSW Underground Mine
The NSW Resources Regulator has released a final report after two workers were injured at an underground coal mine in the Hunter region. This information release outlines findings that matter to every safety professional working across coal mining operations in N…
NSW Firefighter Killed by Falling Beam
A firefighter was killed while fighting a blaze in Sydney's north-west last week, according to emergency services news reports. This tragic incident highlights ongoing risks faced by frontline responders across NSW and Australia.
What Happened at Grose Vale
Emergency crews were called to Grose Vale at around 8a…
Safety Innovations and Highlights of 2023: Year in Review
Constant evolution of technology and shifting dynamics of work environments demand a keen eye on safety innovations. The year 2023 proved to be a milestone, with numerous advancements revolutionising health and safety practices across construction, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. This bl…
Investigations launched after Melbourne factory fire kills worker mark a fresh probe by WorkSafe Victoria into a blaze that claimed a life and left two others injured at a Victorian facility.
WorkSafe confirmed the workers were "decanting a Class 3 Dangerous Good" on 8 December 2023 when the fire broke out, triggering an urgent review of chemical hand…
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Quad bike crash sends New Zealand child to hospital after a serious incident in Invercargill left a young patient with significant injuries. A child is being treated in hospital for wounds sustained in a quad bike crash, following an accident where a quad bike struck a stump on Saturday afternoon.
The child received treatment at the scene befo…
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