A man was taken to hospital in serious condition after he fell from a house roof on the Gold Coast. Emergency services responded to the incident at Broadbeach Waters just before 9 am on Saturday.The man in his 50s was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.Read the original story here.…
The Northern Territory’s workplace health and safety watchdog has issued a safety alert after a worker fell over three meters from a forklift.The worker sustained fractured ribs and multiple bruises following the incident in August 2022. NT WorkSafe said, ‘the alert reminds businesses and workers to only use forklift attachments that have been designed…
A new study has found food delivery riders do not take more risks on the roads than private cyclists.Researchers from Queensland University of Technology observed and compared 3401 bicycle food delivery riders and private cyclists in five inner Brisbane suburbs during lunchtime and dinner time peaks over a period of six days last winter. “Despite media…
The NSW Resources Regulator has released a causal investigation report into a misfire incident at a central west NSW mine in May.No one was injured as a result of the explosion, which was caused by an unexpected initiation of electronic explosive detonators.NSW Resources Regulator said, "the report includes our investigation into the incident and our r…
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a 59-year-old farmer was crushed to death by a seed bin north of Esperance on Thursday.Reports indicated the man was performing repairs under the seed bin at the time of the incident."WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incide…
An agricultural plane crashed on Queensland's Western Downs on Monday morning, killing the pilot.The aircraft crash-landed in a paddock near Chinchilla just before midday, according to police.The pilot, a man aged in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was declared dead at the scene.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will investigate the…
SafeWork SA has recently launched a campaign aimed at stopping sexual harassment in the mining industry.The campaign was launched following numerous reports into sexual harassment, discrimination and violence in the Australian mining industry.The safety watchdog says it has released new guidance material on the issue to remind employers of their duties…
A teenage girl has been flown to hospital suffering rib injuries after being trampled by a cow in NSW.It happened at a local show in Merriwa on Sunday morning.The 16-year-old was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital.Originally published on Nine News.…
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting businesses in the tree work industry to promote safer working practices. SafeWork Executive Director of Compliance & Dispute Resolution Matthew Press said the campaign aims to address safety in an industry that continues to record a high number of serious incidents.“Every NSW tree worker has the right to a safe…
A New Zealand roofing company was recently ordered to pay a fine of $25,000 and reparations of $40,000 after a 14-year-old boy fell through a roof skylight, suffering multiple fractures.The company was sentenced at the Napier District Court for failing to ensure the health and safety of workers and allowing someone aged under 15 to carry out constructi…
A worker has been seriously injured after he plunged 30m down a steep cliff on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday morning.The man in his 20s was working on trees when he fell from the edge, landing on the rocks below.He suffered multiple injuries in the fall.The man was winched to safety by the RACQ LifeFlight helicopter and transported to Princess Alexan…
The NSW Resources Regulator has released its Quarterly Safety Report for April to June 2022 to assist mine and petroleum site operators meet their duties and obligations under the state’s workplace health and safety laws.The NSW Resources Regulator said, ‘as a high-hazard regulator, we focus on compliance with legislative requirements associated with p…
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