A woman sustained facial and neck burns in a workplace incident on the Gold Coast on Thursday evening.The incident happened in Surfers Paradise at about 6.45pm.The injured woman was stabilised at the scene by Queensland ambulance paramedics before being transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital.Read the original story here.…
WorkSafe reminds workplaces of the shocking effects of occupational injuries after 61 workers were fatally injured in 2022.The 2022 death toll includes 24 people who were killed in workplace incidents, and 17 who died in work-related vehicle incidents. Another 14 people died from occupational diseases, according to WorkSafe statistics.The figures show…
The NHVR recently released its 2023 Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy Action Plan which outlines its safety goals for the year.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the Action Plan aims to address existing safety risks in the heavy vehicle industry.“All of the 2023 Action Plan’s deliverables are built on the theme of partnerships,” Mr Petroccitto said.“Through ind…
Entries have opened for the 2023 Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards across three categoriesThe award categories include Prevention Award, Recovery at and Return to Work Award and Individual Contribution Award.The awards recognise companies and individuals for occupational health and safety excellence, and are only open to businesses operati…
Safe Work Australia is seeking public feedback on a prohibition on the use of engineered stone.The federal safety regulator urges all stakeholders to visit Safe Work Australia’s consultation website Engage to submit their views before 2 April 2023.“Today, Safe Work Australia commenced the next stage of consultation on a prohibition on the use of engine…
A Darwin building contractor is facing industrial manslaughter charges following the death of a worker at a Bayview construction site in April 2020.The man, 60, was fatally injured after he fell about 3.2 metres through a void.NT WorkSafe says it will allege that the contractor ‘recklessly ignored’ warnings about fall from height risks from several con…
With Hearing Awareness Week taking place from March 1st to 7th and World Hearing Day observed on the 3rd of March, it is an important time to focus on hearing safety in the workplace.Hearing loss is a common workplace injury that can significantly impact quality of life but is often preventable.Steps to protect your employees from hearing damageImpleme…
WorkSafe has charged a plastics manufacturer with two breaches of the OHS Act after a worker was struck on the head by a falling machine part in November 2021.The safety watchdog alleges the company failed to ensure a healthy and safe workplace for everyone.It also alleges that the company failed to put in place measures to ensure machinery was safe an…
SafeWork SA has issued a reminder to farmers about the dangers of portable field bins after a worker was seriously injured in the State's mid-north last month.The worker was hit by a bin's spring-loaded handle while changing a tyre.He was flown to Adelaide with critical injuries. SafeWork SA has commenced an investigation into the incident.SafeWork SA…
A worker has died after being hit by a falling object South of Brisbane.The fatal incident occurred in Beaudesert on Wednesday morning.Paramedics found the man critically injured shortly before 10am.He died at the scene.An investigation into the incident is currently underway.Source: ABC News…
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) in partnership with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has launched a four-year safety program for the commercial seafood industry."The safety and wellbeing of our industry and its people is paramount, and we need to do everything we can to ensur…
Victoria's safety watchdog is prosecuting a Gippsland company and its sole director after a worker suffered a serious head injury when he was struck by a pipe. The company and the director face charges under the OHS Act for exposing a worker to a serious risk of injury and failing to provide a safe workplace. The filing hearing will take place at Latro…
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