Safe Work Australia has released an updated checklist to help employers meet their WHS consultation duties.“If you’re a PCBU, you must consult with workers (and any health and safety representatives) and other duty holders to manage WHS risks,” Safe Work Australia said.The federal safety agency states that this WHS consultation checklist will help empl…
The Western Australian Government has launched two programs to help improve workplace safety and promote cultural change in the state’s resources sector. ‘The SPEAK UP, REPORT IT' campaign reminds everyone that harassment and bullying has no place in the resources sector.Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston said, “The SPEAK UP, REPORT IT campaig…
Two firefighters sustained injuries while clearing a crash scene on a Melbourne Freeway on Thursday night.The firefighters were called to the scene following a truck rollover.One firefighter was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital suffering upper body injuries.The other firefighter did not require hospitalisation.Read the…
The NSW Resources Regulator reminds mine operators to submit their work health and safety reports.The NSW Resources Regulator said, “The annual work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 are now available on the Resources Regulator Portal for mine operators to submit.” Section 126 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and…
A man suffered serious injuries following a tree lopping incident on the Gold Coast on Monday morning.The 48-year-old man was clearing trees in Broadbeach when a power pole fell on him at about 9am. Reports indicated the power pole was struck by a falling branch.Paramedics treated the man for multiple injuries before taking him to the Gold Coast Univer…
A Victorian forklift operator has been sentenced for working while receiving workers compensation benefits.The 35-year-old man pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to one count of workers compensation fraud after he was found working as a driver while receiving compensation payments.The man was ordered to repay more than $48 000 to the Vi…
South Australia plans to ban the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products to protect workers from dust related diseases.The new regulations will make it an offence for any employer to allow or direct workers to cut engineered stones without implementing dust control measures.The regulations will commence on 1 September 2023 and will be enfo…
Two young girls are recovering in hospital after falling from their horses in rural Queensland.The teenage girls were reportedly thrown from their horses while riding on a Deep Creek property on Saturday morning.Workers at the property found one of the girls lying unconscious and alerted emergency crews. The girl was flown to Queensland Children’s Hosp…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with Australian country music singer James Blundell to spread word about road safety.“After touring for the past 35 years, I’ve clocked thousands of kilometres travelling right across the country,” said the singer.“Along the way, I’ve witnessed and experienced my fair share of close calls, drivi…
Safe Work Australia has published the latest work-related fatalities data for 2023.The data reveals 91 fatal workplace injuries have been recorded in Australia so far this year.Transport postal and warehousing industry has recorded 28 fatal incidents, followed by Construction, with 20 fatalities. The new figures show 12 workers in the Agricu…
NT WorkSafe reminds solar installers that poor installation of DC isolators can lead to fire.In a recent safety alert, the safety regulator urges solar PV installers and electricians to “ensure the installation option selected is appropriate for the location of the DC isolator and the ingress protection of the isolator isn’t compromised during ins…
WorkCover has launched a pilot program to help reduce forklift-related injuries in the North Queensland region.The Harmful Equipment (Forklifts) Injury Risk Reduction Initiative aims to support Queenslanders who have been injured in forklift incidents.According to WorkCover statistics, more than 700 forklift-related injuries are reported in Queens…