The Queensland Government has officially announced that the prohibition on engineered stone will be fully implemented in Queensland from July 1, 2024.According to the State Government, the prohibition requires that all work involving engineered stone in Queensland must stop starting from 1 July, regardless of whether contracts were signed before the ba…
A memorial service was recently held in Kings Park to pay tribute to the Western Australian firefighters who lost their lives while on duty.This solemn occasion, which coincided with International Firefighters' Day, brought together the families of the fallen firies along with present and former emergency services workers to honour and remember the sac…
New Zealand’s workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a Northland school due to health and safety lapses linked to a student's death last year. The 15-year-old boy passed away during a school excursion in May 2023.WorkSafe’s head of inspectorate, Rob Pope said they recognised the significant effect of this tragedy on family, fri…
As National Road Safety Week commences, Victoria Police is urging motorists to place safety as their top priority and stay alert.This annual event emphasises the severe consequences of road accidents and the significance of responsible driving to ensure the survival of all road users.An estimated 1200 people lose their lives and another 40,000 are…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is urging primary school students to participate in this year’s Farm Safety Calendar Competition.The students are encouraged to sketch and colour a picture that conveys a farm safety message.The top 12 drawings will be selected for the 2025 Farm safety calendar.“The Farm safety calendar competition raises awarenes…
Safe Work Australia has released a research report conducted by Monash University that explores early intervention in the workers’ compensation process. According to the federal workplace health and safety regulator, the report titled ‘Early intervention in the workers’ compensation process’ evaluates the evidence surrounding different strategies for e…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is investigating an incident that injured two men, one of them severely, due to chemical burns on Wednesday morning.Ambulance paramedics were alerted to the incident in Acacia Ridge at about 10.39am.The two men, both in their forties, sustained chemical burns on various parts of their bodies and were attend…
A forklift operator was fatally crushed by bags of animal feed at a Melbourne warehouse on Thursday afternoon.WorkSafe said the man, 63, was trying to fix a torn bag of animal feed when three one-tonne bags fell on top of him, crushing him at approximately 2:30pm.The safety watchdog confirmed it was conducting an investigation to determine the circumst…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper flew a man to the hospital following a quad bike incident on Wednesday afternoon.The man was riding his quad bike through a national park in south-east Queensland at the time of the incident.The rescue chopper was dispatched to the scene at about 3:30pm.The man received treatment for several suspected fractures b…
The Electricity Safety Regulator under NT WorkSafe is inviting input from Territorians on the proposed amendments to the Northern Territory’s electrical safety rules.NT WorkSafe says the Government is updating the electrical safety regulations to ensure the safety of Territorians and minimise the risks associated with electrical hazards.“The new laws w…
Two teens were transported to Kingaroy Hospital with severe injuries on Tuesday evening after an all-terrain vehicle rolled in the South Burnett Region.Emergency crews were summoned to the incident near Kingaroy shortly before 7pm.According to Queensland Ambulance paramedics, a young girl sustained injuries to her head and spine and was taken to t…
A teenage boy has died in a workplace incident in Western Australia.The Saturday morning incident happened at a farm in Burakin.Reports indicate the 17-year-old boy was hit by a loader and was pronounced deceased at the scene.WorkSafe is investigating the incident.Read the original article here.…
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