Queensland Mine Safety Regulator Urges Operators to Prepare for Storm Season
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is urging operators across the mining industry to review compliance arrangements ahead of the approaching storm season. Mine operators should prepare equipment, sites and emergency plans before conditions escalate.
Storm season c…
Man in Critical Condition Following Circular Saw Incident in Brisbane
A Brisbane man remains in critical condition after a serious workplace incident involving a circular saw. The worker, in his 60s, sustained severe injuries while performing tasks with power equipment on the job.
Emergency services responded rapidly, but the incident highlights ongo…
New Survey Reveals a Considerable Number of Workplaces Might Not Be Complying With Their Legal Duties to Avert Sexual Harassment
A survey commissioned by Our Watch, a national organisation dedicated to violence prevention, indicates that 40% of workplace leaders do not understand their new legal obligations to prevent workplace sexual harassment. Only…
NT WorkSafe has charged a Darwin-based garden maintenance company, along with one of its workers, following a refuelling incident that left a worker with severe burns and resulted in the vehicle involved being written off. The case highlights the importance of robust workplace incident management procedures for businesses handling flammable substances.…
NHVR Rolls Out Mobile ANPR Camera Technology to Boost Heavy Vehicle Compliance
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has begun deploying mobile ANPR camera systems across Australia to strengthen regulatory compliance and lift safety standards throughout the heavy vehicle sector. These automatic number plate recognition systems give Safety and Compli…
Australia has become a global leader in workplace safety, officially agreeing to all ten Fundamental Conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO). This milestone demonstrates the federal Government's dedication to safeguarding rights and safety of workers across every industry.
What Does This Mean for Australian Workers?
Ratification co…
Brisbane Traffic Controller Sustains Critical Injuries After Being Struck by Car
A Brisbane traffic controller is battling for his life in hospital after being struck by a car while on duty. The incident has renewed scrutiny of on-site safety management for workers stationed near live traffic, and it highlights ongoing risk exposure faced by personnel…
Safe Work Australia Invites Comments on Recommended Workplace Exposure Limits for Nine Chemicals
Safe Work Australia is requesting input regarding effects of suggested workplace exposure limits for nine specific chemicals. This consultation matters for every business managing workplace hygiene procedures where chemical exposure poses ongoing safety co…
Charges Filed After Worker Dies From Fall at VIC Construction Site
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a carpenter and a residential construction firm following a worker's death after a three-metre fall at a Glen Waverley building site two years ago. The case highlights ongoing risk management gaps within Australia's construction sector.
What Happened at t…
Woman Taken to Hospital with Severe Burns After Gas Explosion at NSW Brewery
A woman has been taken to hospital suffering severe burns following a gas explosion at a brewery on the NSW Central Coast. Emergency services were called to the scene after the blast occurred while she carried out kitchen duties on site.
What Happened at the Erina Brewery
T…
NT WorkSafe Urges Employers to Ensure Worksites Are Adequately Prepared for the Upcoming Severe Weather Season
NT WorkSafe urges employers to ensure worksites are properly secured due to escalating storm activity during the build-up period. Cyclone season officially begins this week on 1 November, and businesses across the Northern Territory need to a…
Teenager Flown to Hospital After Rolling ATV in South-East Queensland
A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital by the LifeFlight rescue chopper following a rollover incident involving an ATV in Queensland. This news highlights ongoing safety concerns around quad bike use on rural properties across the region.
It is understood the teenager was ope…
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