Safety Warning Issued After Adelaide School Playground Incident
SafeWork SA reminds every South Australian playground needs a thorough risk assessment on all play equipment after a six-year-old girl suffered serious injuries at an Adelaide school playground incident in February.
SafeWork SA Acting Executive Director Glenn Farrell said kids can suffer…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the results of its 2022 Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey. This safety report gives operators a clear benchmark of where compliance standards currently sit across the sector.
The vehicle industry safety survey drew nearly 6000 respondents and revealed that almost two-thirds (65%) of businesse…
WorkSafe is investigating a fatal workplace incident that occurred in Queenstown on Tuesday afternoon, marking another tragic entry among recent work-related deaths across New Zealand.
Police confirmed emergency crews were called to Jacks Point at around 2.45pm following reports of a workplace incident.
The worker died at the scene, according to a po…
Deadline Nears for Submissions on Planned Engineered Stone Ban
Time is running out for stakeholders wishing to weigh in on the proposed engineered stone ban, with Safe Work Australia urging interested parties to lodge feedback through its Engage website before submissions close.
Exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust causes silicosis, a serio…
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South Australian Trailer Company Fined After Worker Suffers Partial Finger Amputations
An Adelaide trailer manufacturer has been hit with a $180,000 fine by the South Australian Employment Tribunal after a young worker suffered partial finger amputations while operating poorly guarded equipment.
The tribunal filed charges against the company…
A person has died at a New Zealand workplace, following an incident in Manawatu-Whanganui District on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services attended the workplace incident at Mangamahu just before midday.
WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident. Read the original news report here.
What We Know So Far
Details surrounding this tragic event remain limi…
Horse Rider Flown to Hospital With Head Injuries
A man has been flown to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper after falling from a horse in the North Burnett region.
The rescue helicopter was called to a property, northeast of Monto, after the incident to treat the injured rider requiring urgent care.
The rider, in his 40s, sustained head…
New Workplace Psychosocial Hazard Regulations Taking Effect in the Northern Territory This Year
New laws requiring businesses in the Northern Territory to manage psychosocial hazards at work will take effect on 1 July 2023. The Northern Territory joins other states across Australia in strengthening protections against workplace psychological harm, wit…
Truck Driver Dies After Being Pinned Under Trailer in the Northern Territory
A truck driver was killed after becoming trapped underneath a trailer on a Northern Territory highway on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene southwest of Katherine, with reports confirming the driver died at the location.
Police said officers resp…
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Man Flown to Hospital After Falling From Ladder in South Burnett
A man has been injured after falling off a ladder in the South Burnett Region on Thursday morning.
Paramedics provided care to the man, in his 50s, following the incident in Runnymede, just before 11.40 am. Emergency crews responded quickly to deliver on-scene support before tra…
Victorian Farm Worker Killed in Conveyor Belt Incident
A Victorian farm worker died north-west of Geelong after becoming trapped in a machine conveyor belt. WorkSafe confirmed the 34-year-old man suffered fatal injuries after being crushed in the incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning.
WorkSafe Victoria has opened a formal investigation into how…
SafeWork SA Issues Safety Warning to Fruit and Vegetable Businesses After Worker Injury
SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning to employers in the fruit and vegetable sector, after a worker was seriously injured in the Riverland early this month.
The female worker was working near the pressure washing conveyor of a fruit production line when her clo…
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