Monbulk Nursery Sentenced After Worker's Fatal Fall From Roof
A Monbulk-based nursery and horticulture supply company has been fined $65,000 after a worker suffered a fatal head injury from falling through a shed roof onto a concrete surface below.
The Melbourne Magistrates' Court handed down sentencing against the Monbulk nursery last week, without…
Comcare National WHS Awards Nominations Open
Comcare is accepting nominations for the National Work Health and Safety Awards, with nominations now open across the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
These national WHS awards recognise significant contributions to improving workplace safety and health outcomes, according to Comcare.
Recognising Best Practice…
Man Sustains Severe Injuries After Boat Fuel Tank Explodes in Southeast NSW
A man remains in critical condition after a fuel tank exploded while he worked on a recreational boat at a home in Illawarra.
According to ABC News, witnesses recounted hearing a "bang" originating from a home in Lake Heights at about 10am on Sunday morning.
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SafeWork SA encourages workplaces to prioritise prevention of injuries caused by body stress, urging South Australian employers to rethink how they manage lifting and other hazardous manual tasks that place strain on the body.
Each year, over 5,000 South Australian workers are incapacitated due to injuries associated with body stress, with ave…
WorkSafe Issues Warning to Businesses Following Incident Where Teen Worker Was Hit by Steel Beam
WorkSafe New Zealand reminds businesses to ensure the safety of repurposed old equipment following the sentencing of a company whose modified crane was involved in an incident that significantly impacted the life of a teenage worker. This case highlights t…
WorkSafe Awards recognise outstanding contributions of health and safety advocates in Victoria, celebrating individuals whose creativity, leadership, and determination continue shaping safer Victorian workplaces.
The recent announcement of the 2024 WorkSafe Awards winners has highlighted inspiring tales of creativity, leadership, and determination in…
NSW Resources Regulator releases Quarterly Business Activities Report for October to December 2024, covering several significant business activities from the mining sector. The document includes an investigation report detailing a worker who sustained severe leg injuries after being struck by a steel lifting plate.
This quarterly business activities r…
NHVR is seeking public feedback on a draft Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice designed to strengthen safety across log transport operations nationwide. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released this new draft Code of Practice aimed at enhancing safety measures in the transportation of logs from forests to mills or ports.
What Does th…
Campaign Against Asbestos Results in Licence Revocation for SA Firm
SafeWork SA has annulled the asbestos removal licence of a firm for allowing demolition of two homes in Kilburn without necessary prior asbestos removal procedures. The breach exposed nearby residents and tradespeople to hazardous fibres that pose serious health risks when disturbed d…
Safety Blitz Targets Construction Sites in Wollondilly
SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit Wilton and Menangle areas this week, inspecting residential construction sites in Wollondilly to guarantee and enforce compliance with workplace safety protocols. Inspectors will check that site management teams have proper fall prevention measures in place befor…
Queensland Man Killed in Lawnmower Incident on His First Day at Work
A man has lost his life in a horrific lawnmower incident in Queensland, with breaking news confirming he died on the very first day of his new groundskeeping job.
The 50-year-old sustained fatal injuries when his ride-on mower collided with a tree, south of Toowoomba, at about 2pm o…
Victoria Set to Implement New Regulations for Safeguarding Workers' Mental Well-Being
The Victorian Government has announced it will implement new regulations by year-end that enhance management of psychosocial hazards, acknowledging their significance alongside physical hazards, and establishing new responsibilities for employers to recognise and mit…
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