The Department of Defence is facing charges after two soldiers were injured in a crocodile attack two years ago.The soldiers were swimming at Portland Roads in far north Queensland on 6 August 2021 when they were attacked by a 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile.They were taken to hospital with multiple injuries.The federal work health and safety regulator,…
A 25-year-old man has been killed in a workplace incident in Melbourne.WorkSafe Victoria said the man was crushed between a steel roof beam and an elevating work platform on Thursday morning.The man died in hospital.The safety watchdog confirmed it was conducting an investigation into the cause of the incident.Originally published on the Work…
WorkSafe has opened an investigation after a man suffered fatal electrocution at an Auckland worksite on August 5.The man died after a raised crane contacted powerlines.Emergency services performed CPR but they could not save the man.He died at the scene.Read the original article here.…
Safe Work Australia has released an updated checklist to help employers meet their WHS consultation duties.“If you’re a PCBU, you must consult with workers (and any health and safety representatives) and other duty holders to manage WHS risks,” Safe Work Australia said.The federal safety agency states that this WHS consultation checklist will help empl…
The Western Australian Government has launched two programs to help improve workplace safety and promote cultural change in the state’s resources sector. ‘The SPEAK UP, REPORT IT' campaign reminds everyone that harassment and bullying has no place in the resources sector.Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston said, “The SPEAK UP, REPORT IT campaig…
Two firefighters sustained injuries while clearing a crash scene on a Melbourne Freeway on Thursday night.The firefighters were called to the scene following a truck rollover.One firefighter was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital suffering upper body injuries.The other firefighter did not require hospitalisation.Read the…
The NSW Resources Regulator reminds mine operators to submit their work health and safety reports.The NSW Resources Regulator said, “The annual work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 are now available on the Resources Regulator Portal for mine operators to submit.” Section 126 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and…
A man suffered serious injuries following a tree lopping incident on the Gold Coast on Monday morning.The 48-year-old man was clearing trees in Broadbeach when a power pole fell on him at about 9am. Reports indicated the power pole was struck by a falling branch.Paramedics treated the man for multiple injuries before taking him to the Gold Coast Univer…
A Victorian forklift operator has been sentenced for working while receiving workers compensation benefits.The 35-year-old man pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to one count of workers compensation fraud after he was found working as a driver while receiving compensation payments.The man was ordered to repay more than $48 000 to the Vi…
South Australia plans to ban the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products to protect workers from dust related diseases.The new regulations will make it an offence for any employer to allow or direct workers to cut engineered stones without implementing dust control measures.The regulations will commence on 1 September 2023 and will be enfo…
Two young girls are recovering in hospital after falling from their horses in rural Queensland.The teenage girls were reportedly thrown from their horses while riding on a Deep Creek property on Saturday morning.Workers at the property found one of the girls lying unconscious and alerted emergency crews. The girl was flown to Queensland Children’s Hosp…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with Australian country music singer James Blundell to spread word about road safety.“After touring for the past 35 years, I’ve clocked thousands of kilometres travelling right across the country,” said the singer.“Along the way, I’ve witnessed and experienced my fair share of close calls, drivi…