New Campaign Reminds NT Electrical Workers to Make Safety a Priority
A fresh electrical safety campaign has commenced across the Northern Territory, urging electrical workers to switch off power before beginning any task. Northern Territory's electrical safety authorities have joined forces with industry partners to reduce preventable incidents on job…
Police have confirmed that a worker killed at a WA mine site in the Pilbara died after his light vehicle was run over by a large dump truck. This tragedy raises fresh concerns about hazards on remote mine site operations and the safety management systems designed to prevent them.
What Happened at the Mine Site
The 59-year-old man died at Capricorn Me…
Fatal Work-Related Incident Near Gisborne Under Investigation
WorkSafe is investigating a fatal work-related incident near Gisborne after a worker died at a forestry worksite. This latest workplace incident in Gisborne has raised fresh concerns about safety practices across high-risk sectors including forestry, construction, agriculture, transport and…
Worker Killed at Pilbara Mine Site in Second WA Mine Fatality in Less Than a Week
WorkSafe has commenced an investigation after the death of a worker at a mine site in Western Australia's Pilbara region. This marks the second fatality at a WA mine site within a week, raising fresh concerns about safety management across the state's resources sector.…
NT WorkSafe recently issued a safety alert following an explosion and a fire at a Darwin restaurant last month.Five patrons sustained injuries during the incident.An investigation to determine the cause of the incident is ongoing.NT WorkSafe said the purpose of the alert is to ‘remind restaurants, food vendors and domestic gas appliance users of the im…
Queensland firefighters who died in the line of duty were honoured on Monday at an annual remembrance ceremony at St Brigid’s Red Hill. In a speech read on her behalf by Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Firefighters Remembrance Day was a day to reflect on the risks faced by firefighters. “Every day, fi…
Teen Injured in Fuel Drum Explosion at Victorian School
A fuel drum explosion has left a male student with serious chest injuries at a school in eastern Victoria, Australia. Emergency services confirm the teenager suffered burns during the Wednesday morning incident, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.
What Happened During the Inc…
A worker has been killed in an incident at an underground mine site in Western Australia. The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety confirmed the fatal incident happened in WA's Goldfields region on Tuesday afternoon.Mining activities at the site have been suspended, and police and mine safety inspectors are investigating the incident.Rea…
SafeWork NSW seeks feedback on safe storage of ammonium nitrate, inviting industry and community members to comment on proposed changes to how this hazardous chemical is regulated across the state.
SafeWork NSW seeks public input on new safety measures to strengthen current regulation of ammonium nitrate storage. Acting Head of SafeWork, Andrew Gavrie…
Emergency services scrambled to Marian in north Queensland after a worker was seriously injured in an explosion on Monday afternoon.Queensland Ambulance Paramedics said they were called to the incident at about 2 pm.A man in his 20s was taken to Mackay Base Hospital in critical condition. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has been advised.Read the…
Woman Flown to Hospital After Horse Kick
A woman has been airlifted to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter after being kicked by a horse, according to this latest safety news update.
Rescue crews were tasked to attend a property south of Toowoomba at approximately 11.30 am on Monday morning to provide emergency support.
Paramedics gave…
Former Olympian Hayley Lewis Named Queensland's Mental Health Ambassador
Commonwealth gold medallist, small business owner and former Olympic champion Hayley Lewis has been appointed Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's Mental Health Ambassador. Hayley Lewis is proud to be Queensland's Mental Health Ambassador, bringing her lived experience to a r…
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