The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has commenced the third phase of the Don't #uck With A Truck campaign, partnering with young drivers to deliver a vital message: exercise caution when navigating around trucks to avert dire consequences.
A Fresh Approach to Road Safety Messaging
NHVR's Acting Chief Operations Officer, Michelle Tayler, said…
Man Flown to Hospital After Falling Off Horse in South-West Queensland
A man in his 40s was airlifted to hospital on Friday evening by the LifeFlight rescue helicopter following a fall from a horse. This news follows a string of similar rural incidents reported across Queensland in recent months, including a woman flown to hospital after falling from…
A man was transported to hospital in critical condition Friday morning following a workplace incident in Christchurch. This latest case highlights ongoing safety concerns across New Zealand worksites, echoing similar incidents such as the Christchurch workplace incident that led to a man's death.
What Happened in Hornby South
Emergency services arriv…
Truckie Flown to Hospital Following Queensland Crash
A truck driver has been taken to hospital after the vehicle he was operating struck a tree in south-east Queensland, according to news reports.
Summary
Fire crews freed a man in his 30s from his truck following a crash on Wednesday morning. He suffered serious injuries to his head and legs and was…
Christchurch Workplace Death Under Police Investigation
Police in Christchurch are conducting an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in Hornby on Tuesday afternoon, following a workplace incident in Christchurch that has left one person dead.
What Happened at the Scene
Emergency services said they were alerted to the scene on Carme…
Worker Hospitalised After Plunging Through Roof of Industrial Building in Adelaide
A man has been transported to hospital with severe head injuries following a fall from the roof of an industrial building in Adelaide. Fall risk during maintenance work remains a serious safety concern for construction and facility management sectors across Australia.…
WorkSafe Seeks Feedback on 'Organisational Change' for Implementing New Strategy
WorkSafe New Zealand has announced it will commence consultation with employees regarding proposed organisational changes next week. The regulator is inviting employee feedback as part of a structured consultation process designed to guide the rollout of its updated strat…
WorkSafe Issues Warning After Perth Assessor Loses Accreditation to Carry Out HRWL Assessments
WorkSafe WA has issued a warning to assessors, industry stakeholders, and the public after a Perth-based assessor had his High Risk Work Licence accreditation revoked for failing to conduct proper assessments of licence applicants.
According to WorkSafe, th…
National Safe Work Month Week 3: Safe Work Australia Focuses on Key Aspects of Risk Management
During National Safe Work Month week 3, Safe Work Australia explores essential principles of risk management, building on WHS fundamentals covered during week 1. This focus area highlights the most important step in protecting workers: identifying, assessing…
Safe Work Australia has launched a mid-term assessment of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030, seeking sector feedback to confirm its continued relevance, responsiveness, and alignment with objectives.
"It's been almost 5 years since the launch of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030, our 10-year strategy to drive and leverage nat…
VIC Plumber Penalised for Driving Utility Vehicle With Worker Inside Toolbox
A plumbing company director in Victoria has copped a fine of $20,000 for driving his utility vehicle with a young worker confined inside a toolbox. This case highlights serious gaps in workplace safety obligations and offers a timely lesson for employers managing apprentices…
Report published after fatal incident at NSW coal mine
The Resources Regulator has published an investigation information release regarding an incident that occurred on 17 September 2024, in which a contract worker sustained fatal injuries after falling through a mine shaft. This news comes as the industry continues examining shaft cover safety during…
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