A number of SafeWork SA activities including webinars, a mock trial and workplace competitions have been lined up for this year’s National Safe Work Month in October. SafeWork SA encourages workers and employers to take part in activities that promote workplace health and safety.
Safe Work Australia statistics show 169 Australian workers died…
The Northern Territory will hold its inaugural electrical safety week from 4 to 8 September 2023 to raise awareness about electrical safety.NT WorkSafe Executive Director Peggy Cheong underscored the importance of the event saying electricity plays a critical role in modern society.“We are surrounded by and use electricity every day, and as we have tra…
The number of work-related fatalities for 2023 has now crossed the 100 mark.Provisional data from Safe Work Australia indicates 104 Australian workers have been killed at work so far this year.The Transport postal and warehousing industry has recorded the highest number of occupational deaths, with 35 fatalities.The Construction industry foll…
The August edition of the Safe Work Australia Quarterly Newsletter has been published.Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Baxter said the newsletter provides insight into Safe Work Australia’s data, how the federal safety agency is innovating to enhance data collection and how this will help improve workplace safety. “Developing an ev…
Emergency services were called to Balclutha after a work-related incident on Tuesday afternoon.A worker suffered fatal injuries during the incident just after 4.20pm.Police said WorkSafe is aware of the incident.Read the original article here.…
WorkSafe has confirmed it has opened an investigation into the death of a 58-year-old road worker who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning.WorkSafe said the man’s ute was hit by a car on a Melbourne freeway just after midnight.The death brings Victoria’s workplace fatality toll to 41 for 2023, eight fewer than at the same time last…
A person has been killed in a workplace incident in New Zealand's North Island.The worker was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon.Emergency crews were called at around 4pm, but the worker died at the scene, according to police.WorkSafe has been notified.The above article was originally published here.…
A traffic controller sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a car on Wednesday morning.The 58-year-old man was working on a Melbourne freeway when he was reportedly hit by a car just after midnight.The man was transported to hospital but later died.Investigations into the incident are ongoing.Read the original article here.…
WorkSafe is warning workplaces about the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.WorkSafe says lithium-ion batteries are used in many products including power tools, scooters, forklifts and electric vehicles among others.“These products may be used, stored or charged in a workplace or an area under the management and control of an organisation…
A Victorian hospital is facing charges under the OHS Act after an aged care resident died following a reclining chair incident in October 2021.The elderly woman fell after the back of the chair detached as a worker tried to move it.The 93-year old woman succumbed to her injuries a week later. WorkSafe accuses the hospital of failing to ensure chairs us…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently reminded truck and light vehicle drivers to make road safety a priority.The regulator issued the reminder during this year’s Queensland Road Safety Week (21-25 August), a week-long event aimed at promoting road safety in Queensland.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said the regulator supports this yea…
Victorian workers at risk of silicosis will continue to access free health screening after WorkSafe extended its partnership with a Melbourne-based occupational respiratory clinic for a period of three years.The clinic has screened more than 600 stonemasons since it was launched. WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer said, "This…