WorkSafe ACT reminds businesses to train workers about crystalline silica
WorkSafe ACT reminds all businesses to ensure workers receive proper crystalline silica training before 1 July 2023. The safety regulator has confirmed enforcement action will follow for workplaces that fail to comply.
Compliance deadline and enforcement approach
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Worker Flown to Hospital After Suspected Electrocution in Southern Queensland
A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being electrocuted during a work-related incident in southern Queensland. This latest case highlights ongoing electrical safety risks faced by tradespeople and site workers across the region.
What Happened
The incident…
Queenstown Worker Injured in Truck Incident
A worker suffered serious injuries in an incident involving a truck in Queenstown on Wednesday afternoon. Police confirmed the truck incident was work-related, and emergency services responded quickly to support the injured employee.
This news comes amid ongoing efforts across New Zealand workplaces to stre…
Fatal Occupational Falls Claimed the Lives of 41 Victorians in Five Years
Fatal occupational falls claimed the lives of 41 Victorians in five years, prompting WorkSafe to remind employers of their duty to protect workers from falls when working at height. More than 7,000 workers suffered serious injuries in work-related falls across the same period.…
Victorian Concrete Company Faces Charges After Fatal Safety Breach
WorkSafe has filed charges against a Victorian concrete company after a worker died at a Melbourne construction site two years ago, marking another serious safety news development for the industry.
Akgul Trade Pty Ltd faces a single charge following the fatal incident, which occurred…
WorkSafe Investigating Fatal Workplace Incident at Christchurch Park
Emergency crews were called to a Christchurch park after an arborist sustained fatal injuries in a workplace incident on Monday morning. WorkSafe is now investigating the fatal workplace incident at Christchurch park, with early findings expected to shape future safety guidance for t…
New Zealand Meatworks Fined $280,000 for Workplace Safety Violations
A Hawke's Bay meat processing company has been fined $280,000 after a young man suffered a serious hand injury during a workplace incident, marking one of the more significant safety penalties handed down for a New Zealand meatworks operation in recent news.
WorkSafe said the man, w…
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Man Recovering in Hospital After Workplace Incident West of Brisbane
A man is recovering in hospital after suffering significant arm injuries following a workplace incident west of Brisbane, Queensland. The accident occurred at a meat processing plant in Coominya on Thursday afternoon, prompting an emergency response and transfer to specialist…
Queensland Government's Work Well Awards nominations are open, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland encouraging businesses and individuals across the state to apply. This annual program, formerly known as the Safe Work and Return to Work Awards, recognises outstanding contributions to workplace safety, electrical safety and injured workers' reha…
Man Electrocuted in Queensland Workplace Incident
A man was fatally electrocuted while working on a Queensland property on Monday afternoon, in a tragic workplace incident that has prompted an official investigation.
What Happened at Ball Bay
Emergency services responded to the incident at Ball Bay at around 1pm. Crews pronounced the man, believed t…
Nominations for 2023 WorkSafe Awards Are Now Open
Nominations for 2023 WorkSafe Awards are now open, giving Victorian employers and workers a chance to be recognised for outstanding contributions to workplace health and safety. This annual program celebrates individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond in reducing risk and building saf…
Safe Work Australia Launches Anti-Stigma Campaign for Workers' Compensation
Safe Work Australia has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at reducing workers' compensation stigma across Australian workplaces. Research shows a third of workers thought their colleagues would treat them differently if they knew they were injured or sick.
This news com…
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