SafeWork NSW's year-long inspection blitz on falls from heights has reached its halfway mark, with fines amounting to nearly $1 million already issued.The safety regulator launched the 'Working at Heights in Construction' campaign in response to an alarming rise in the number of severe injuries and fatalities caused by falls from heights, resulting in…
A Victorian health service has been charged by WorkSafe after a mental health patient died at a Melbourne Hospital two years ago.The charge against the health service is in relation to their failure to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are not employees, as required by section 23(1) of the OHS Act.The patient tragically passed away by…
Safe Work Australia has made significant improvements to the preliminary fatalities dashboard on its website to offer fresh perspectives on fatal occupational injuries.This updated dashboard presents the most up-to-date estimation of workers who have suffered fatal injuries in Australian workplaces.The dashboard now provides a comprehensive breakdown o…
Fines totalling $80,000 have been imposed on a Melbourne builder after being found guilty of failing to provide adequate fall protection, including for work conducted at heights exceeding 10 meters.Following a guilty verdict on four charges of failing to ensure a safe work environment, the company received a sentence in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court…
WorkCover Queensland, CEO Bruce Watson has stepped down from his position.WorkCover says Bruce has guided the organisation through several important periods, such as the resurgence of black lung disease, the pioneering screening of engineered stone workers for silicosis, and, most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.During his term, WorkCover has assisted…
A worker has been killed in an incident involving a pallet jack in Adelaide.The man was loading various products onto a truck when the pallet jack toppled onto him.Workers from a nearby business rushed to the scene and freed the man, while paramedics were called to the Croydon Park workplace at around 7.45am on Friday.Despite their efforts, the man cou…
NT WorkSafe is calling on all businesses in the Territory to exercise caution and take appropriate measures to protect workers from the risk of melioidosis.A Darwin worker was recently diagnosed with melioidosis after seeking medical attention for severe back pain.Investigations revealed the worker had been engaged in gardening work prior to the diagno…
A farmer has been killed after being hit by a shed roof that had been dislodged by strong winds in South Gippsland.The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at about 6pm while the 50-year-old man was herding cattle on a quad bike.WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause.The man’s death marks the second confirmed wo…
A man is in critical condition after he was severely injured in a workplace incident in Sydney’s west.The incident prompted an immediate response from emergency crews, who swiftly arrived at the scene in Rosehill shortly after midnight.A 62-year-old man sustained severe injuries to his head and arm in a truck related incident.He was rushed to hospital…
A young man has lost his life following a workplace incident at a timber mill in New Plymouth.The incident happened in late January, and the man succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Thursday.WorkSafe is conducting an investigation into the incident.Originally published here.…
A couple has been transported to hospital following a cattle trampling incident on a rural property in Central Queensland.The man and woman sustained injuries to their head and chest during the incident, which occurred on Monday at around 9am.Paramedics arrived at the scene soon after the incident to provide necessary treatment, and a RACQ CapRescue he…
WorkSafe has recently launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the impending ban on engineered stone.The campaign targets workers in regional communities who are involved in working with engineered stone. Additionally, the campaign will be translated into different languages to effectively communicate with culturally and linguistically diverse…
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