New ACT Codes of Practice Set to Take Effect in November
ACT Government has announced that two Codes of Practice have been notified and will take effect this November. Both documents form part of the model WHS framework adopted across Australian jurisdictions and give employers practical guidance on managing workplace hazards.
New Codes of Practice i…
Finalists Revealed for Queensland's 2023 Work Well Awards
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced the finalists for this year's Work Well Awards. These awards recognise organisations and individuals who go the extra mile to promote workplace health and safety across Queensland.
A Snapshot of the 2023 Work Well Awards Finalists
Workplace…
Worker Freed and Airlifted to Hospital After Being Pinned Under Heavy Ladder in Southern Queensland
Queensland ambulance paramedics treated a man who sustained injuries after being pinned under a heavy ladder on Thursday morning. This incident highlights ongoing risk factors present across construction sites and heavy vehicle loading operations throug…
Pilot Flown to Hospital After Firefighting Chopper Crashes into Queensland Dam
A pilot has been flown to hospital after his chopper crashed while battling a bush fire in South East Queensland. Emergency crews responded quickly, ensuring the injured man received prompt medical attention.
The water bombing helicopter crashed into a dam in the Scenic Ri…
WorkSafe NZ boss quits amid ongoing health and safety reform
WorkSafe New Zealand has confirmed that Chief Executive Phil Parkes is stepping down from his role, marking a significant leadership change for the regulator responsible for workplace safety across the country.
The announcement was made by WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Jennifer Kerr on T…
NT WorkSafe urges workplaces to participate in safety month activities throughout October, as Northern Territory WorkSafe encourages territory businesses to join National Safe Work Month initiatives.
Workers are urged to get involved in scheduled events, with this year's theme, "For everyone's safety, work safely," reminding all territory organisation…
Two Businesses Damaged in Truck Roll-Away Incident East of Adelaide
Two businesses have been damaged after an unoccupied truck rolled away and crashed into their premises east of Adelaide on Wednesday morning. Investigators are examining how a stationary vehicle travelled unattended before causing significant damage to both properties.
The unoccupied…
Rider Flown to Hospital with Serious Injuries after Southland Quad Bike Crash
A rider has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after crashing a quad bike in Southland on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services responded swiftly, providing critical support to stabilise the patient before transport.
Paramedics attended the crash at Mataura Isl…
Teenage Boy Critically Hurt in Workplace Incident
A teenage boy critically hurt in workplace incident at an Adelaide construction site has sustained critical injuries after becoming trapped underneath a concrete slab. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the incident highlights ongoing safety concerns across Australia's construction sector.
The…
New Code of Practice for Tower Cranes Approved in the Northern Territory
Northern Territory WorkSafe has published a new Code of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011, giving duty holders a fresh reference point for managing risks associated with tower cranes.
The Tower Cranes Code of Practice provides prac…
A man has died following a workplace incident at Parawa on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, according to incident management reports covering the tragedy.
Emergency crews responded to a property in Parawa on Monday afternoon after reports came through of a workplace accident under difficult site conditions.
The 59-year-old man was moving tree lo…
Victoria Water Tank Manufacturer Charged After Fatal Unloading Incident
Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a water tank manufacturer after a man was fatally injured and another seriously injured while helping unload two water tanks in 2021.
WorkSafe Victoria confirmed the company faces five charges under the OH…
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