A man’s life hangs in the balance following a tractor incident in South Australia.The incident occurred at a vineyard in Swan Reach about 7.25pm on Tuesday evening, prompting the immediate response of police and paramedics.Due to the critical nature of his injuries, the man was urgently flown to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment.Both the police…
The Tasmanian Government says it is committed to ensuring workers have timely access to workers compensation after the State Government recently unveiled a set of new claim forms.These documents include a Workers Compensation Claim Form, a Dependants of Deceased Workers Claim Form, and Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate).…
Queensland’s mine safety regulator (RSHQ) encourages retired miners and quarry workers to register for a free lung examination when The Hearts5 mobile health truck comes to Cairns later this month.HEART5 is equipped with advanced medical equipment to effectively identify mine dust lung diseases such as black lung and silicosis.Director of the Health Su…
WorkSafe has pressed charges against a building company after a worker was crushed by a housing frame at a Melbourne construction site in February 2022.The safety watchdog accuses the company of failing to ensure the safety of individuals who were not employees. WorkSafe alleges the company did not take adequate measures to minimise the ‘risk of struct…
A workplace incident in central Queensland has left a man with severe injuries.Ambulance paramedics were alerted to the incident in Rockhampton at around 9.10 am on Wednesday.They arrived at the scene to assess the injured worker after his arm became trapped in machinery, resulting in a significant injury.The man in his 30s was rushed to Rockhampton Ho…
An 87-year-old man was fatally run over by his own tractor in South Australia on Friday morning.The man was working on the tractor at about 9.30am when the incident took placeReports indicated the tractor was unoccupied at the time of the incident.The man was initially transported to Beri hospital and later transferred to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in…
Latest Safe Work Australia figures show seven Australian workers have suffered fatal injuries at work so far this year.The transport postal and warehousing industry has recorded two fatalities, construction one death and the mining industry has suffered one fatality. Additionally, other industries such as Manufacturing and Electricity, gas water and wa…
A pool maintenance worker was transported to the hospital, and classrooms were evacuated after a chemical leak at a Perth school.The incident happened on Monday morning when the cleaning contractor inhaled a ‘small amount’ of liquid chlorine that had spilled while he was working in the pool room.Emergency crews were dispatched to the school shortly aft…
WorkSafe Tasmania has released the latest industry snapshot for 2022 with statistics indicating body stressing is the leading cause of injury in Tasmania.Other statistics in WorkSafe Tasmania’s 2022 Industry Snapshots show mental stress injuries have witnessed a surge, accounting for 16% of all severe injuries.Minister Madeleine Ogilvie said the Indust…
A construction worker sustained severe head injuries following a serious incident in Coolangatta.The man in his 60s plunged 4.5 metres after being hit by a concrete hose on Thursday morning.Emergency crews used a caged crane to rescue the man from the work pit.Ambulance paramedics provided immediate medical assistance before taking the man to the Gold…
The Office of Industrial Relations, Queensland has introduced Australia's first-ever code of practice for ensuring the safety of amusement devices.The Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 provides guidance to workplaces on how to control safety risks associated with amusement rides.The Office of Industrial Relations says the new code, which commence…
WorkSafe reminds employers and employees to carefully consider all the necessary safety precautions when working in remote areas.Workers who frequently visit remote areas in Western Australia include miners, truck drivers, tour guides, farmers and geologists.Acting WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North reminded workplaces that they have a responsibili…