A construction worker has been killed following the collapse of a wall at a work site in a Perth suburb.Emergency services responded to the incident in Inglewood on Thursday afternoon.According to police, a 69-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 26-year-old male was subsequently transported to Royal Perth Hospital for medical attention…
Safe Work Australia has recently unveiled a range of new tools on its data website, ‘Our Data. Your Stories’ aimed at facilitating users in the assessment, measurement, and reporting of work health and safety (WHS) performance.The resources comprise a newly developed webpage designed to assist in the interpretation of data and to elucidate the principl…
The NSW Government has reiterated its appeal to employers to prioritise workplace safety and to ensure the inclusion of individuals with disabilities or those recuperating from severe injuries, in recognition of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).The State Government says IDPwD is viewed as an opportunity for employers to affirm their…
Safe Work Australia is inviting comments on a proposal aimed at decreasing the workplace exposure standard (WES) for aluminium welding fumes from 5 mg/m³ to 1 mg/m³.“We have published a review that recommends a reduction to the WES for Aluminium (welding fumes) from an 8-hour time weighted average of 5mg/m3 to 1mg/m3,” Safe Work Australia says.The fede…
A man in his twenties is being treated in a hospital following a bobcat incident in south-east Queensland.QAS paramedics arrived at the scene in South Nanango at around 1:40pm on Tuesday.Reports indicate the bobcat ran over the man’s foot.He was admitted to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition, having sustained a foot injury.Initially published…
A man has been hospitalised with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle at a Brisbane job site.The incident occurred in Pinkenba, at about 7:50am on Tuesday, causing life-threatening injuries to both his legs and chest.The man is being treated at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) said it wa…
The NSW Resources Regulator has published the Quarterly safety report (July to September 2024) to enhance industry awareness when evaluating safety management systems and conducting risk assessments at their sites.The report outlines incidents and trends concerning hazard management, along with information specific to the sector.“As a high-hazard regul…
A man in his 70s has been flown to a hospital following a fall from a roof in southern Queensland.The man was repairing his roof in the Toowoomba Region on Saturday morning when he fell from a height of six metres.Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) dispatched paramedics to the scene, where they stabilised the man prior to transferring him to a nea…
As temperatures soar into the thirties statewide, SafeWork NSW is encouraging workplaces to begin preparing for their safety during this summer's heat.SafeWork emphasises the essential duty of employers to protect the safety of their workers. The workplace safety regulator recommends that employers collaborate with health and safety representative…
A man has been flown to hospital after a truck incident in South East Queensland on Friday afternoon.The man, aged in his sixties, was assisting with a recovery vehicle to relocate an overturned earthmoving truck when he was hit by a piece of equipment, resulting in severe chest injuries.At 4:45pm, the LifeFlight helicopter was sent to the scene and la…
The Victorian government is encouraging residents to prioritise ladder safety while decorating their homes for Christmas.Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas urges Victorians to make safety a priority while using ladders, as statistics from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit reveal a 49 per cent rise in hospital admissions for ladder-related falls…
The NSW Government is once again urging employers, workers, and home renovators statewide to maintain awareness of the risks posed by asbestos.Asbestos is found in one out of every three Australian homes, and in various public and commercial buildings, leading to over 4,000 deaths each year. The State Government emphasises the importance of Nation…
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