A worker was taken to hospital suffering multiple injuries after a forklift rolled in North Queensland.The man was operating a forklift at a south Townsville workplace when the industrial vehicle rolled on Monday morning.He was in a stable condition when he was transported to Townsville University Hospital.The man in his 30s is being treated for head,…
Recent Safe Work Australia data shows 121 fatal work-related incidents have so far been recorded in Australia this year.The transport, postal and warehousing industry accounts for the highest number of deaths, with 39 fatalities. The statistics show the Construction industry has so far lost 28 workers, while the agriculture, forestry, fishing industry…
A roadworks truck driver sustained minor injuries after a vehicle crashed into a bump truck on the Gold Coast on Monday night.The vehicle smashed into the stationary dump truck at a Pimpama road worksite at about 11pm.The driver of the vehicle also suffered minor injuries.An investigation into the crash is continuing.Read more here.…
A teenage boy sustained head injuries after his quad bike rolled in northern Tasmania.Police said the 16-year-old boy was riding his quad bike on Sunday afternoon when the vehicle rolled.The boy was transported to Launceston General Hospital.Paramedics treated his 24-year-old male passenger at the scene.Source: Tasmania Police…
A man was flown to hospital after he was burnt while fighting a bushfire in the North Burnett Region on Saturday.The man in his 50s was reportedly using a grader to construct a fire break at Old Cooranga when the incident took place.He was flown to the Royal Brisbane Hospital by RACQ LifeFlight rescue chopper.First published here.…
A new report released by Safe Work Australia recommends a ban on all engineered stone in Australia to protect workers from silica dust.Work Health and Safety ministers asked Safe Work Australia to develop the report in consultation with key stakeholders following a surge in silicosis cases. Safe Work Australia said the report titled Decision Regulation…
Northern Territory WorkSafe will hold a mock work health and safety trial this week as part of National Safe Work Month.NT WorkSafe says the mock trial is for a fictitious incident where a young worker was harassed by her boss for more than a year.“The mock trial is an opportunity, not only to see how alleged offences are prosecuted under the Work Heal…
A Gold Coast business has been fined $38,000 for violating workers’ compensation laws.WorkCover Queensland charged the business under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 for failing to carry workers’ compensation insurance.“In 2022, it was found that over approximately five months, the Gold Coast business didn’t have compulsory w…
WorkSafe WA has revealed the seven winners of this year’s Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.The awards recognise outstanding solutions to occupational health and safety issues in Western Australia.Congratulating the finalists, acting WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North encouraged companies and individuals to consider a nomination for the 2024 awar…
A Victorian metal fabrication subcontractor has been charged with three breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker sustained serious injuries when he fell from height at a Melbourne airport.The man was working at the airport when he fell through a ceiling panel to the floor about four metres below. He was taken to hospital w…
SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will conduct joint inspections on construction sites in Echuca and Moama to help employers comply with occupational health and safety regulations.Inspectors will focus on asbestos exposure and falls from height risks during the one week blitz scheduled for 30 October to 3 November.WorkSafe Director of Constr…
Two firefighters were injured while fighting a blaze in West Auckland on Thursday afternoon.The fire broke out at a factory in Glendene shortly before 3pm. Multiple fire crews were called to the scene. The blaze was contained at about 5pm. The injured firefighters were taken to hospital for treatment.Read more here.…