WorkSafe has published updated guidance and launched a comprehensive inspection campaign across the state in an effort to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries associated with forklifts.The recently released guidelines offer practical tips for employers on how to safely operate and maintain forklifts and emphasises the importance of keeping…
Safe Work Australia has released the latest edition of its Quarterly News Update for May.This publication highlights the efforts of the federal safety agency and shares perspectives from professionals within the agency.“In this issue, we look at the new workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants, provide an update on the upcoming engineered st…
The NSW Government has recently unveiled a strategy to assist employers in handling psychosocial risks and safeguarding their employees from psychological harm.SafeWork NSW's Psychological Health and Safety Strategy for 2024-2026 details how the safety watchdog will assist employers in handling risks and meeting their obligation to prevent psycho…
The NSW Resources Regulator has released its Quarterly Safety Report – January to March 2024 to aid operators of mine and petroleum sites in meeting their obligations under work health and safety laws.According to the Resources regulator, the report focuses on risky and high-risk events, safety records, and regulatory efforts in ‘coal mines, large (n…
Two people sustained serious injuries in a quad bike incident near Gympie on Sunday afternoon.A male in his 50s and a female in her 60s were riding a quad bike in Woolooga when they tumbled 2 metres down a slope into a stream bed at around 5:30pm.Paramedics provided initial treatment on-site before transferring them to an open area for helicopter rescu…
The Queensland Government has implemented several legislative amendments under the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 to enhance safety, fairness, health, and productivity in workplaces.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has stated that the changes will benefit the industry and provide additional support mechanisms for…
The Queensland government has introduced a new bill in parliament to modernise the State's electrical safety laws and adapt to the latest technological developments.The State Government says the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 will incorporate the initial phase of recommendations derived from the independent review conducted…
A total of 40 Australian workers have died in work-related incidents so far this year, according to recent data from Safe Work Australia.Transport postal and warehousing industry leads with 13 fatalities, followed by Agriculture forestry and fishing with 9 fatalities.The construction industry lost 5 workers, Public administration and safety reported 4…
A man sustained injuries in a work-related incident with a tractor on a property east of Melbourne.The incident took place in Gladysdale shortly before 9.30am on Thursday.Paramedics said a man aged in his forties sustained injuries to his upper body.He was taken by helicopter to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.So…
A man was fatally injured in a farming machinery incident near Bundaberg.Emergency responders rushed to a private property in Childers at around 8.10pm on Tuesday,The man in his thirties received treatment at the scene, but according to the police, he passed away at the scene.WorkSafe Queensland has been notified about the incident.First published …
A worker was struck by a vehicle while working on a road in Brisbane on Tuesday night.The incident occurred near Junction Rd in Morningside at around midnight.The vehicle later collided with a power pole before the driver fled the scene.The injured worker was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with injuries that are considered not life-threaten…
WorkSafe has prosecuted three companies and an individual for workplace safety breaches, marking the first set of prosecutions under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which became effective in March 2022.Acting WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North said court proceedings have begun for these four cases under the State's recently implemented workplace sa…
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