Queensland Woman Injured in Cattle Drafting Incident
A woman sustained injuries in an incident involving cattle in Far North Queensland on Sunday afternoon, highlighting the ongoing risks farm workers face when handling livestock in yard settings.
Paramedics rushed to a property at Tablelands just after mid-day following reports of a serious injury o…
Man Airlifted to Hospital After Rolling Quad Bike in Southern Queensland
A man is being treated for chest injuries sustained in a quad bike rollover on Sunday afternoon. This latest incident adds to a growing list of quad bike accidents across southeast Queensland that continue to raise concerns among safety professionals.
The LifeFlight Surat Gas Ae…
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Regulator Issues Heat Stress Warning for Queensland Mines
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) reminds mine operators to protect workers from heat stress following the onset of El Niño. This warning comes as increased risk of extreme heat threatens coal mines and resource sites across the state.
According to RSHQ, risk factors and th…
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SafeWork SA Seeks Public Feedback on Health and Safety Representatives
SafeWork SA is asking South Australians to weigh in on how Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) function across state workplaces. The regulator wants direct input from workers, employers, and HSRs themselves to strengthen support structures for this critical role.
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National Safe Work Month: Mental Health in the Spotlight This Week
Safe Work Australia is focusing on psychosocial hazards during the second week of National Safe Work Month. The theme for this working week is Working Together to Protect Workers' Mental Health.
According to Safe Work Australia, in 2020-21, 9% of all serious workers' compensat…
Gold Coast Mechanic Hospitalised After Arm Gets Stuck in Truck Bonnet
A Gold Coast mechanic suffered serious injuries after his arm became trapped in a truck bonnet during a workshop incident. This news highlights ongoing risks faced by tradespeople working on heavy vehicles across Australia.
The man was working on his truck in Yatala on Sunday night…
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WorkSafe WA backs National Safe Work Month, reinforcing Western Australia's commitment to safer workplaces across every industry sector. The regulator says everyone has a right to go to work and come home safely.
The safety watchdog notes that Western Australian government supports National Safe Work Month "to help make this our reality." Held…
WorkSafe 2023 Work-Related Fatality Data Reveals Transport Is New Zealand's Most Dangerous Industry
According to New Zealand's workplace safety regulator, forty-four workers have been killed at work this year. This WorkSafe 2023 work-related fatality data confirms transport as New Zealand's most dangerous industry, based on preliminary figures release…
Heavy Metal Education Campaign Launched to Promote Mobile Plant Safety
The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has partnered with an Australian infrastructure company to launch a mobile plant safety campaign as part of National Safe Work Month.
Known as the Heavy Metal Education Campaign, this initiative aims to build awareness around ri…
A Melbourne court has fined a transport and logistics company after a worker suffered a serious injury when struck by a forklift in a Port Melbourne warehouse in May 2020.
Summary: The company copped a $40,000 fine for breaching health and safety obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after failing to ensure its warehouse was safe an…
Latest NT Work Health and Safety Statistics Published
The Northern Territory workplace health and safety regulator has released the 2022-2023 Key Work Health and Safety statistics report. This report provides data on workers compensation claims and occupational deaths across the Northern Territory, giving safety professionals a clear snapshot of curre…
National Safe Work Month: Shining a Light on Workplace Safety in the ACT
October marks National Safe Work Month, a dedicated period for everyone in the ACT to demonstrate their commitment to workplace health and safety. This annual campaign gives employers, workers and safety professionals a chance to reflect on current practices and identify areas fo…
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