Rider Airlifted to Hospital After Crashing Quad Bike North East of Roma
An injured rider was flown to hospital following a quad bike incident in the Western Downs region on Tuesday morning. LifeFlight's Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter flew to a property north-east of Roma at about 11am.
The man in his 30s suffered a suspected shoulder…
A Queensland man has been hospitalised after a chainsaw incident left him with significant abdominal injuries in the Southern Downs Region. This latest news follows a growing pattern of farm equipment accidents across rural Queensland, underscoring why chainsaw safe work method statements remain essential for anyone operating this equipment.
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The NSW Resources Regulator has launched an investigation after a mine worker suffered a serious leg injury during a lifting operation last month. This safety incident highlights ongoing concerns around crane operations and load-handling procedures at coal mining sites across the state.
The Regulator said the worker was struck on the leg by a lifting…
Queensland Businesses Urged to Protect Workers as Temperatures Soar
Temperatures in parts of Queensland are forecast to reach up to 40 degrees this week, and the State Government reminds workplaces to take measures to protect workers from heat-related risk.
Summary: Queensland's Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace is urging businesses to priori…
NSW Resources Regulator's Quarterly Safety Report Released
The NSW Resources Regulator's quarterly safety report has been released, confirming that 159 incident notifications were received between July and September 2022. Notably, the quarterly safety report shows no mine-related fatality occurred in NSW during this period.
Purpose of the Report
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NT WorkSafe Urges Workplaces to Put Safety First This Holiday Season
NT WorkSafe has issued a reminder to Northern Territory workplaces to put safety first this holiday season, as end-of-year pressures often lead to shortcuts that put workers at risk. Similar worksafe authorities have issued reminders across other jurisdictions, reinforcing a national…
A quad bike rider has serious injuries after a rollover on a Queensland property, with the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter flying the injured man to hospital following the crash.
The rescue chopper was tasked to a private property in the Western Downs region on Saturday evening. According to LifeFlight news, the man in his 40s sustained head injurie…
Latest Workers' Compensation Stats Released
Safe Work Australia has released the latest national workers compensation statistics, giving safety professionals fresh insight into workplace injury trends across the country.
The Australian workers' compensation statistics 2020-21 report includes data on accepted serious workers' compensation claims, offe…
NT WorkSafe Urges Employers to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
Employers across the Northern Territory are being urged to protect outdoor workers from heat stress after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a heatwave warning for most parts of the Territory. NT WorkSafe is urging employers to review their heat safety practices immediately, particularly f…
NT WorkSafe Issues GHS 7 Implementation Reminder
NT WorkSafe reminds businesses that manufacture or import hazardous chemicals that the two-year transition period from the 3rd revised edition of the GHS (GHS 3) to the 7th revised edition (GHS 7) is coming to an end. Companies handling chemicals across the Northern Territory need to act now to avoid co…
SA Farm Business Releases Safety Video After Skid Steer Loader Incident
A video highlighting the importance of farm safety has been released in South Australia after a skid steer loader incident left a worker with multiple fractures.
The short video was produced by a farming business following the 2020 incident, which occurred while operating a skid…
SafeWork Announces 2022 WHS Excellence Showcase Champions
SafeWork NSW has revealed the 2022 Work Health and Safety Excellence Showcase Champions at a ceremony held in Sydney. The event celebrates organisations across New South Wales that have set new benchmarks in workplace safety management.
Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the annual ceremon…
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