WorkSafe Victoria has started a campaign encouraging young workers to report safety concerns.The UMM character, inspired by the expression we use when in doubt, will be showcased in a new series of WorkSafe videos, social media posts, regional newspapers, and digital communications.The videos feature UMM addressing various dangerous situations that you…
The Victorian Government is set to implement enhanced measures aimed at safeguarding retail workers from assault and abuse.Premier Jacinta Allan has revealed that her Government will be amending the law to firmly convey that violence towards retail staff and other customer-facing professionals in sectors like transportation and hospitality will not be…
Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator says the State will maintain its commitment to prioritising worker safety when a nationwide ban on using engineered stone is implemented.According to WorkSafe, effective July 1st, Victorian employers will be prohibited from performing tasks related to the production, distribution, processing, or installa…
A recent safety blitz conducted by WorkSafe and SafeWork along the NSW/Victoria border has revealed potential fall hazards and emphasised the importance of addressing mental health risks in construction sites. Safety inspectors visited 49 construction sites in Albury and Wodonga during the one week blitz. “The operation had a strong education component…
WorkSafe has recently released its new plan that aims to make a significant difference in reducing the most severe harm experienced in workplaces across New Zealand.WorkSafe says its role as New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator is to encourage employers to fulfil their obligations and ensure they are held accountable for any negligence.“Ten years o…
A man has been killed in a tractor-related incident at a rural property on the Sunshine Coast.The incident occurred on Sunday at a private property in Obi Obi, where the man sustained severe injuries after reportedly being crushed by a tractor.Paramedics promptly responded to the scene, but unfortunately the man did not survive.First published here.…
Three individuals are being treated in the hospital following a quad bike crash in Tarawera early last week.A group was travelling to a remote area on quad bikes Sunday night when one of the bikes flipped over.The three quad bike occupants were hurled down a 40-metre cliff, resulting in injuries of varying severity.Two rescue choppers were sent to the…
Three workers sustained burns following a battery explosion north of Adelaide on Friday afternoon.The workers were in the process of jump-starting a stalled vehicle in Watercloo Corner when the battery exploded.Paramedics responded to the incident at around noon.The workers were transported to Lyell McEwin Hospital suffering face and chest injuries.Saf…
A truckie has died in a cement truck rollover in the Northern Territory.The incident happened on Thursday.The man, 45, was driving his truck at King Ash Bay when the vehicle overturned and rolled over.Emergency services responded but the man died at the scene.NT WorkSafe is aware of the incident.Read the original article here.…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has commenced a comprehensive operation spanning from the Western Australia border to Port Augusta in South Australia.NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati states that the main focus of this operation, which will run for a week, is to prevent fatigue-related violations among heavy vehicle drivers.“The NH…
Recent WorkSafe data indicates that workers in Western Australia are significantly less likely to suffer a fatal work injury in 2024 compared to 34 years ago.Considering the rise in the WA workforce, the likelihood of a worker suffering a fatal injury decreased by 83 percent from 1988/89 to 2022/23.The figures show that during the year 1988/89, there w…
WHS ministers have recently approved two sets of changes to the model WHS Regulations to safeguard workers from silicosis, a respiratory illness triggered by inhaling respirable crystalline silica particles.Safe Work Australia says these amendments have been introduced to enforce the prohibition of engineered stone starting from July 1, 2024. Additiona…
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