WorkSafe Victoria is implementing a comprehensive inspection initiative across the state to reduce fatalities and injuries within the waste and recycling transportation sector.The workplace safety agency has announced that inspectors will commence visits to identified workplaces within the sector starting this week. Their focus will be on addressing sa…
A worker has been fatally injured and another is reported to be in stable condition after a mining incident in central Queensland.Paramedics were summoned to the scene of the incident near Tieri on Wednesday afternoon.According to the Queensland Ambulance Service, an assessment was conducted on two patients.Resources Safety and Health Queensland has sa…
A construction worker has been killed in an incident at a Sydney worksite.The man, 55, sustained injuries shortly before 8am on Wednesday at Clyde.Emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide aid to the man, but unfortunately, they were unable to revive him.Reports indicated that a truck struck pallets and shelving within a warehouse, resulting…
A workplace incident at a commercial facility at a New Zealand port has resulted in the death of a person.The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon.Paramedics were sent to the scene shortly after 12.35pm.The police indicated that the person was discovered in a life-threatening condition after an incident at the workplace just prior to 1pm. Although CP…
A man has been killed in a quad bike crash in northern New South Wales.Emergency services arrived at the scene at approximately 4:30pm on Monday afternoon.Police reported that a quad bike was discovered flipped over on the embankment of Tycannach Creek south of Moree.An 82-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.Police will prepare a report for the…
During this National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia is urging all Australians to prioritise safety in their workplace.Observed annually in October, National Safe Work Month offers a crucial opportunity for workplaces across the nation to highlight the importance of maintaining health and safety standards.The theme for this year's National Safe Wo…
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder regarding managing risks associated with using 4-in-1 buckets on skid-steer loaders.The safety watchdog says this reminder is intended for employers, but it could also be beneficial to others who have obligations concerning workplace health and safety.The reminder was prompted by an incident involving an emp…
New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator has identified numerous shortcomings that led to the death of a teenager during a school caving expedition in Northland in 2023.This follows the tragic incident in May 2023, when a high school student lost their life due to drowning in floodwaters caused by heavy rainfall at Abbey Caves.WorkSafe said the trip in…
The Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, Michael Ferguson has said WorkSafe month represents a vital opportunity for the people of Tasmania to stop and contemplate the essential aspects of workplace health and safety.According to the Minister, the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is focused on transforming Tasmania into the ideal env…
A medical provider in Mackay has received approval to resume screening Queensland coal miners for lung disease, following a suspension imposed by Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) earlier in the year.An audit conducted by RSHQ revealed that 30% of the spirometry tests (lung function tests) performed by the provider were deemed unacceptable…
A fine of $40,000 has been imposed on a Melbourne eatery after an employee sustained injuries from a dough mixer machine, which was subsequently operated in violation of directives from WorkSafe inspectors.The Melbourne Magistrates' Court recently issued a sentence to the business following its guilty plea to two charges under the Occupational Health a…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland emphasises that the primary objective of National Safe Work Month this October is to save lives through increased awareness of workplace health and safety. The safety agency further states that safety is not a matter of luck or speculation; rather, it is a collective responsibility.During Safe Work Month, the Offi…
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