Following a tragic surge in construction falls, WorkSafe Victoria urges employers in the industry to review their fall prevention measures.According to the safety watchdog, a recent series of serious incidents resulted in the death of a worker and multiple injuriesWorkSafe says it is currently conducting an investigation into the death of a 56-yea…
Two men have been killed in workplace incidents that occurred within hours of each other in Western Australia.WorkSafe is currently looking into the circumstances surrounding both incidents.The first incident occurred in Dalwallinu, where a man in his 20s sustained fatal injuries in a forklift incident around 12.40pm on Wednesday.In the second inc…
A 92-year-old man was fatally injured after crashing his quad bike on a private property in South Australia on Friday evening.Police and emergency services responded to a serious crash in Adelaide Hills around 9pm on Friday.According to police, the rider was hospitalised with critical injuries and passed away on Saturday morning.Originally publish…
Safe Work Australia has announced that it is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Graduate Program.“Our highly regarded 12-month program offers graduates the chance to undertake unique and interesting work across different sections of the Agency whilst completing a comprehensive learning and development program,” Safe Work Australia said.Addit…
A worker lost his life due to head injuries sustained from a fall at a Melbourne construction site last Tuesday.The 56-year-old man fell from an elevated platform in Doncaster East.He sustained severe head injuries and passed away at the hospital three days after the incident.WorkSafe has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surroundi…
The NSW Resources Regulator has launched a video campaign to help prevent vehicle incidents and near misses at mine sites.The video highlights a specific incident at a coal mine in Muswellbrook, where an operator suffered multiple fractures in his hand and a head injury that needed 52 stitches after 2 haul trucks crashed.Notably, vehicle-related incide…
A worker was taken to the hospital after he got stuck under machinery on the NSW Central Coast.The incident happened at a Somersby workplace on Tuesday morning.The man sustained leg injuries, according to NSW Ambulance.He was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he is reportedly in a stable condition.SafeWork NSW has been informed about the…
The Queensland parliament has recently passed new laws to enhance worker protection and advocacy, further strengthening its commitment to ensuring the safety of workers.According to the State Government, the recent legislation implements suggestions made in the Review of Queensland’s WHS Act 2011 and the national 2018 Review of the Model Work Health an…
The Queensland Government has recently published a comprehensive survey that examines the safety reporting culture in the state's mining industry. The State Government says the industry-wide survey, the first of its kind, involved the participation of over 7500 miners.The objective of the survey was to pinpoint the strengths and areas for improvement w…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently issued a reminder to heavy vehicle drivers and operators to focus on safety and be cautious while driving on the roads.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said “We know the Easter long weekend historically sees a surge in travel as holidaymakers hit the road to spend time with family and friends, making…
A rider was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital following a quad bike crash at Blackbutt South on Sunday morning.A spokesperson for QAS confirmed the rider sustained serious injuries to their leg.Emergency services were alerted at around 9:40am, and a rescue chopper successfully landed near the scene. The rider was then flown to the h…
A recently produced animated video illustrating the unfortunate injury of a mine worker is being distributed to various mines in Queensland. The purpose of this animation is to provide valuable information to mine workers on preventing severe injuries when operating around pick and carry cranes.The video showcases an incident that occurred on August 1,…
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