The NSW Resources Regulator has released its Quarterly Safety Report for the period of April to June 2024, aimed at assisting operators of mining and petroleum sites in fulfilling their responsibilities in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Regulation.The report outlines a thorough examination of incidents throughout the mining industry, emphas…
An elderly woman has been flown to hospital after being thrown from a horse in South East Queensland.The LifeFlight rescue helicopter was deployed to the Somerset region at about 11am on Wednesday morning in response to a fall involving a woman in her 80s while she was riding.The LifeFlight aeromedical team collaborated with paramedics from the Queensl…
Miners who lost their lives while working in Queensland were honoured in a ceremony on Thursday as part of Miners Memorial Day. The occasion commemorates the anniversary of the most catastrophic mining disaster in the state’s history, during which 75 miners lost their lives in a coal mine explosion at Mount Mulligan in 1921.Resources Safety and Health…
Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs Michael Ferguson has said that WorkSafe Month serves as a crucial opportunity for Tasmanians to assess their commitment to health, safety, and overall wellbeing in their work environments.The Minister said that whether acting as a team leader or working on the front lines, October provides a valuable cha…
A worker was transported to hospital following a fire at an underground gold mine in regional Victoria.The ABC News reported that workers were moved to safe chambers as a preventative measure following a truck fire on Wednesday morning.Firefighters arrived at the scene around 9:30am, where they discovered a minor fire in a construction vehicle.Ambulanc…
New statistics reveal that Australian workers are still facing significant rates of illness and injury in the workplace.Disturbingly, the number of workers who suffered fatal injuries at work rose to 200 in 2023, up from 195 in 2022, as detailed in the Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024 report.The yearly report o…
Industrial Relations Minister Simone McGurk has announced an extension of the transitional period for adhering to regulations concerning falls from height on construction sites in Western Australia.According to the Minister, the transitional period will continue until September 30, 2026, and will be succeeded by a six-month period of Regulatory In…
Tasmania recently became the final Australian state to approve industrial manslaughter legislation, with the Opposition successfully pushing for its introduction in the state parliament.The bill, approved by the Upper House last week, permits charging both companies and individuals for negligence or failure to fulfil their duties if it results in a wor…
A tragic workplace incident in Cambridge has claimed the life of a person.Emergency responders were summoned to a business premises on Peake Rd on Tuesday afternoon.A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been notified about the incident.The workplace safety regulator confirmed it has sent inspectors to the scene.Read the original article here.…
The NSW Resources Regulator has warned mines following a surge in incidents related to mobile plant pulling operations. In two separate instances, workers were fortunate to avoid injury when metal objects were propelled at high velocities due to the failure of ropes or slings. The investigations disclosed that there were shortcomings in the documentati…
Safety messages like wearing a helmet on a quad bike, being cautious around electrical equipment, and washing hands after handling animals will be included in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.A total of twelve children from different parts of Queensland have been recognised as winners in this year's calendar competition. Notable entries include those from…
SafeWork NSW is encouraging workers to contribute to fostering a culture of R U OK? on a daily basis, rather than just one day a year, in order to promote mentally safe and healthy work environments.The NSW workplace safety regulator believes that addressing psychosocial hazards like heavy workloads, trauma exposure, bullying, and harassment leads to a…
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