SafeWork NSW has embarked on a six-month campaign to protect workers from silica dust. SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit construction sites across the State to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis said the campaign will help promote safety in NSW workplaces.“This campaign is t…
WorkSafe is probing the death of a worker at a Northland company.The man in his 70s sustained fatal injuries in an incident involving a work knife on Thursday night.Police and paramedics were called to the incident just after 9.45pm.Paramedics were unable to save the elderly worker and he was declared dead at the scene.Read the full story in the NZ Her…
Ambulance paramedics treated a man after he was reportedly electrocuted at a Queensland workplace on Tuesday afternoon.The incident happened in Swanbank.The man was treated at the scene before being transported in a critical condition to Ipswich hospital. First published here.…
A rider has been killed in a workplace incident after crashing their quad bike in Tauranga Monday morning.Police said emergency crews were sent to Ohauiti at about 9.20am.WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident.First published here.…
Essential Energy is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise electrical safety when putting up Christmas lights.Work Group Leader Steven Plant urges people to ensure Christmas lights are in good condition before using them.“If you’re pulling Christmas lights, powered decorations and extension leads out of storage, check their condition before you plug the…
A Geelong fruit and vegetable company has been sentenced for breaching health and safety regulations after a worker was injured by a forklift load.The worker sustained multiple fractures after being struck by a falling forklift load in July 2021. The company admitted to two counts of failing to provide safe systems of work following the incident.A Work…
A rider has died after rolling their quad-bike in New Zealand's South Island on Saturday night.Police confirmed the incident happened in Methven at around 10.30pm.The rider passed away at the scene.An investigation to determine the cause of the incident is ongoing.First published here.…
The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work which brought together more than 3000 delegates from 127 countries concluded on Thursday.The four-day event was closed by SafeWork’s Executive Director for Regulatory Engagement and this year’s World Congress President Andrew Gavrielatos.Mr Gavrielatos referred to this year’s attendees as a “communit…
New WHS regulations to help South Australian businesses prevent work-related psychological injuries and diseases will take effect this month.The new regulations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 provide guidance to South Australian businesses on how to protect workers’ mental health.Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector…
The Western Australian Government says it supports a ban on engineered stone to protect workers from silicosis.A recent Safe Work Australia report recommended a national ban on engineered stone use.Worksafe data shows 48 workers have been diagnosed with silicosis in Western Australia since 2018.“The Cook Government considers this information as indicat…
Queensland’s resources safety regulator urges mines to prioritise worker safety during the storm season.Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is encouraging mine operators to ensure adequate safety measures are in place during the storm season.The storm season starts in October and runs through April 30.RSHQ's Chief Operating Officer Rob Djukic…
NSW electricity distributor, Essential Energy has announced the winners of its 2023 Electricity Safety Week competition.More than 800 students from more than 850 schools took part in the annual contest.“It was a tough decision with so many creative and inspiring entries across the three categories - Be a Safety Star colouring-in, Be a Safety Star poste…