A man was flown to the hospital following an accident with a quad bike and a metal star picket in southern Queensland.The incident happened in the Toowoomba region on Thursday morning.LifeFlight said the man in his 20s ‘drove over the picket when it pushed through the rear tyre, mud guard and the seat he was sitting on and into his left buttock.’T…
SafeWork SA has initiated an awareness campaign in response to a concerning increase in severe injuries resulting from falls from height, in order to protect workers.The occupational health and safety watchdog has recently disclosed that there has been a notable surge of 36 percent in the instances of severe workplace injuries caused by falling fr…
An investigation has been launched by the NSW Resources Regulator following a serious incident at a quarry in southwestern New South Wales.The incident happened on 13th May 2024 around 11:50 am, resulting in burn injuries for two workers as a result of cleaning fluid igniting with a cordless handheld blower.“The workers were changing the lubricati…
Farmers are being reminded by WorkSafe to effectively control the risk of fatalities or severe injuries resulting from tractor attachments.The safety regulator issued the reminder after a farmer, aged 53, was fatally injured while attempting to dislodge a large rock from a rock picker connected to a tractor that still had the power take-off (PTO) engag…
A central Queensland farmer was flown to hospital by the LifeFlight SGAS helicopter after being crushed by a gate on Wednesday morning.According to reports, the man in his thirties was working with cattle when a bull forcefully kicked the gate, hitting him in the torso.The rescue chopper was called to the incident in the Shire of Banana at about 9.30am…
The University of Queensland has received $600,000 in funding from the State Government to conduct medical research aimed at enhancing the health and wellness of workers with occupational dust lung diseases like silicosis and coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.As part of its commitment, the Queensland Government is providing a grant of up to five million dol…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding truck drivers to prioritise their mental and physical well-being during Men's Health Week.Men's Health Week is observed internationally from June 10th to June 16th.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM noted that as integral members of Australia's logistics network, truckies confront distinct challen…
Queensland Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has disclosed that Mr Michael Pennisi will be taking on the role of CEO at WorkCover Queensland.According to the State Government, Mr Pennisi has years of experience in senior roles at some of Queensland's top insurance and investment companies. “Supporting Queensland workers and businesses is at the…
The Tasmanian Government plans to implement new laws in Parliament this week to provide increased protection for frontline workers.Under the new regulations, those who inflict severe physical harm on Tasmania's frontline workers will be subject to a minimum of six months imprisonment as a presumption for their crime.Attorney-General and Minister for Ju…
The Victorian government has allocated a total of $1.25 million in grants to the Victorian Farmers Federation, Gardiner Foundation, and Fruit Growers Victoria to enhance farm safety and promote cultural safety and diversity among workers in the Agriculture industry.The Victorian Farmers Federation has been granted $600,000 to assist in the ongoing impl…
Safe Work Australia is currently inviting input on six suggestions designed to enhance the high-risk work licensing framework for cranes.“The proposals include new licences, new experience requirements for crane operators, refinements to existing licences, and changes to the overall structure of crane licensing,” Safe Work Australia said.The federal sa…
The NSW Resources Regulator has recently updated its ‘Notification of Incident and Injury Guide.’According to the Resources Regulator, the guide supports mine operators in assessing whether they are required to notify the Regulator about a work-related fatality, injury, illness, dangerous incident, or high-potential incident.Notable changes include rem…
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