SafeWork Launches Solar Installation Safety Blitz
SafeWork NSW has commenced a compliance blitz to enforce regulations covering safe installation of rooftop solar equipment. Inspectors are targeting sites where non-compliance with health and safety obligations has been flagged as a persistent risk.
According to the safety watchdog, inspectors want bu…
Young Worker Trapped Under Forklift in Adelaide
A young worker became trapped under a forklift during an Adelaide workplace incident on Thursday morning, prompting an urgent emergency response and a SafeWork SA investigation.
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A worker was swiftly given transport to hospital following a forklift incident in Adelaide, Australia. Reports…
Builder Faces Charges Following Fatal Incident at Melbourne Factory
A construction firm has been charged following a tragic incident that led to the unfortunate death of a worker at a construction site in Cheltenham two years ago, according to the latest news on fatal workplace incidents across Victoria.
WorkSafe Victoria has charged the company over…
Medical Professionals Unite to Combat Black Lung Disease
A conference was recently held in Brisbane, bringing together medical professionals and radiologists from various parts of Queensland, who joined forces to enhance screening procedures for diseases such as black lung and silicosis. Their shared goal centred on finding better ways to accurately d…
Fatal Crane Incident Under Investigation by WorkSafe
WorkSafe has commenced an incident investigation into a fatality that occurred at a construction site in Berwick, raising fresh concerns about crane safety on Victorian worksites.
Reports indicate a 28-year-old truck driver was hit and fatally crushed by the boom of a truck-mounted crane while work…
Woman Dies in Lawn Mower Incident South of Townsville
A woman has died in a tragic lawn mower incident in Queensland, marking the second fatal incident of its kind in the state's north within a week.
The woman, aged in her 40s, sustained severe chest injuries on a private property in Ayr, south of Townsville, around 6pm on Monday.
Despite paramedics…
Worker Succumbs to Burn Injuries After Brisbane Electrocution Incident
A worker has passed away due to severe burn injuries sustained from an electrocution incident in Brisbane. The 30-year-old man from Sunshine Coast succumbed to his injuries a few days following the accident, after suffering serious burns during the electrocution incident.
Paramedi…
WorkSafe Victoria Reminds Employers to Prioritise Silica Safety Ahead of Nationwide Ban
As the nationwide ban on engineered stone approaches, WorkSafe Victoria is reminding employers about the stringent measures required to protect workers from hazardous crystalline silica dust. Compliance with existing rules remains essential during this lead-up peri…
WorkSafe is accepting nominations for the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, with nominations now open for Western Australian workplaces demonstrating outstanding commitment to safety. This recognition programme highlights employers and teams whose practices set a benchmark for others across the state.
These awards aim to recognise and com…
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A New Zealand company has been fined after a customer lost her leg in a forklift incident, with WorkSafe NZ urging businesses managing on-site traffic to take heed of lessons learned from this tragic case. Trade Depot Limited faced court action after failing to separate pedestrians from moving equipment at its Onehunga site.
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VIC Road Worker Succumbs to Injuries After Traffic Incident
Summary: A 55-year-old traffic controller has died after being crushed between two vehicles while directing a truck in Dandenong North. WorkSafe is now investigating the fatal roadside incident, which occurred when a stationary ute rolled back unexpectedly.
What Happened in Dandenong…
New Report on Psychological Well-Being of Employees in Australian Workplaces Released
Safe Work Australia has released a new report highlighting emerging patterns in psychological well-being within work environments across the country.
The workplace report on psychological health and safety emphasises the "changing impact" of workplace mental stress…
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