Safe Work Australia reminds employers that they have a duty to protect workers from psychological harm.Safe Work Australia said, "Managing psychosocial risks at work is just as important as managing physical risks."According to the federal government's safety regulator, psychosocial risks can be managed using a four-step risk management process. Safe W…
A pilot has been killed in a light plane crash south of Townsville.Police said the plane crashed in bushland on Sunday morning.The pilot, the sole occupant, was found dead at the scene.The crash is under investigation by the Forensic Crash Unit.Source: ABC News.…
A person was seriously injured in a workplace incident at Ohauiti on Thursday afternoon.Emergency services were called to the incident at Hollister Lane at about 3.30 pm.A rescue chopper was also tasked.The worker was flown to hospital in critical condition.WorkSafe has been notified.Read the original story here.…
The new Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022 came into effect on 1 September 2022.This Regulation replaces the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2014, which was repealed on 1 September 2022.NSW Resources Regulator said, “Among other things, the Regulation implements some of the recommendations o…
A New Zealand farmer sustained serious injuries after rolling his quad bike on Wednesday afternoon.Emergency services were called to a rural property near Dunedin shortly before 5 pm.The quad bike rolled down a hill and into a car park.The 47-year-old man suffered head injuries during the incident.WorkSafe has been advised.Read the original story …
A new campaign urging drivers to slow down around roadworks sites has recently been launched in Tasmania.The campaign, dubbed ‘Your Speed is Our Safety,’ is a joint initiative of the Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania, the Tasmanian Government and the Traffic Management Association of Australia.The advertisements illustrate the impact of crashes at…
On Sunday afternoon, police and paramedics responded to a fatal workplace incident in South Otago. One person died as a result of an incident at a workplace in Kaka Point, according to police.WorkSafe has been notified about the incident.Source: NZ STUFF.…
A record number of primary schools in Queensland are taking part in this year’s Ergon Energy’s Safety Heroes program as part of Electrical Safety Week.Launched in 2015, the Safety Heroes program teaches children how electricity works and how to stay safe around it.Queensland’s Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said, “I’m confident in our Queensland studen…
WorkSafe urges workers and employers to register for the 2022 WorkSafe Tasmania Month events.WorkSafe Month runs throughout October and is a time for Tasmanians to focus on improving workplace health and safety.Worksafe Tasmania said, “Make your work health and safety a priority this month by registering and participating in our free in-person and webi…
Ausgrid staff will visit primary schools across NSW to teach kids about electricity safety as part of Electricity Safety Week. More than 800 primary schools have registered for this year’s event. Ausgrid’s Chief Customer Officer, Rob Amphlett Lewis, said school children will have the opportunity to learn about electrical hazards.“After two years of vir…
WorkSafe WA is inviting submissions to the Inquiry into the agricultural industry.The Inquiry was established in June after the 12th fatality in the sector in 12 months. The Inquiry’s Terms of Reference were announced, and independent inquirer Pam Scott was appointed to undertake the Inquiry.WorkSafe WA said, “In addition to the call for written submis…
The Queensland Government has announced that COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care workers have been scrapped.Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said Queensland Health workers and workers in aged and disability care facilities will still be required to stay up to date with their COVID vaccinations.“With the peak of the third wave behind us, it’s…