The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued updated ‘Regulatory Advice’ to improve safety in the livestock transport industry.The NHVR's Regulatory Advice seeks to enhance safety and clarify the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) primary duty and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) by targeting particular topics or sectors within the industry.NHVR's…
WorkSafe is reminding workers about the importance of safely operating powered mobile plant on farms.The reminder was issued following the death of a 61-year-old farmer who was killed instantly when the large self-propelled auger he was using overturned.“Powered mobile plant, including self-propelled augers, can overturn or collide,” WorkSafe Vict…
In an effort to enhance mine safety, the NSW Resources Regulator will be launching its annual High-Visibility Campaign this month.The Regulator says the main objective of this campaign is to closely examine significant incidents that have occurred at both underground and surface mines across the State.The Regulator adds that the focus will be on assess…
A woman was flown to the hospital following an incident with a horse in South East Queensland Friday afternoon.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the Sunshine Coast region at about 1pm after a woman was trampled by a horse.Working in conjunction with ambulance paramedics, the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue crew provided immediate medical assis…
The Northern Territory Government has recently granted approval for new Codes of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.Some of the approved Codes of Practice include, ‘Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice’ and ‘Sexual and Gender Based Harassment Code of Practice.’According to NT WorkSaf…
The latest data from WorkSafe reveals that a total of 17 New Zealand workers have lost their lives while working this year. The Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry has been hit the hardest, with six fatalities. The Construction industry has recorded three fatalities, while Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Arts and Recreation Services have each ex…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper transported a man to the hospital on Thursday afternoon, following a rollover incident with the quad bike he was operating in south-east Queensland.The rescue helicopter was sent to the Bundaberg region shortly before 11am.The pilot and Aircrew Officer (ACO) successfully landed the helicopter in a paddock near th…
The NSW Resources Regulator has recently released its Quarterly business activities report for January to March 2024, shedding light on the key initiatives carried out by the Regulator in initial quarter of this year.During this period, the Regulator's YouTube channel published 2 videos explaining the isolation process and minimising vehicle incidents,…
A worker has passed away at an alumina refinery site in Western Australia.The worker passed out near a building and was discovered unconscious by a coworker on Tuesday morning.First aid was provided and emergency services were contacted, but the worker could not be revived.WorkSafe has been notified.Read the original article here.…
A truckie has been flown to hospital after his cement truck rolled in the North Burnett Region on Thursday morning.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter landed at the scene at about 8:30am.After receiving initial treatment at the scene, the man in his fifties, was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital for further treatment.Originally published here.…
WorkSafe is advising employers to remember the importance of controlling the hazards involved in working at heights following an incident where a worker sustained injuries while carrying out roof plumbing tasks at a Melbourne construction site.According to WorkSafe, the worker plummeted about six meters to the ground.Falls are a primary contributo…
Safe Work Australia has announced the theme and the weekly topics for this year's National Safe Work Month.“We are pleased to share that the 2024 theme is Safety is everyone’s business,” Safe Work Australia says.“This theme encapsulates a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right across all industries and occupations, wh…
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