The Queensland Government has announced that it will not increase WorkCover premiums for the upcoming financial year, following the appointment of new leadership at WorkCover Queensland by the State Government.
The State Government said the WorkCover board has resolved to hold the average premium rate at $1.343 for each $100 of wages, following d…
A recycling business has received a conviction and a $35,000 fine after an explosion involving aerosol gas at its Shepparton site injured six workers.
The company was recently convicted in the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court after previously admitting guilt to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and one count under the Dang…
WorkSafe NZ has released a safety alert emphasising the significant health and safety hazards faced by workers when utilising safety net systems that have not undergone testing by an accredited organisation to meet recognised standards.
Safety net systems are implemented in both residential and commercial construction to mitigate the risk of inju…
One of the largest fertiliser firms in New Zealand was recently ordered to pay a fine of $420,000 following serious safety lapses in their machinery, which resulted in the fatality of a worker.
A 37-year-old male worker was performing cleaning duties near a running conveyor belt at a company site in Mt Maunganui in July 2023. While attempting to…
In a tragic workplace incident in northern New South Wales, a man has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital after falling from a roof.
The man was engaged in work at a museum in Gunnedah when he fell from a height of 6 meters at around 10:30am on Thursday.
The 60-year-old was given immediate care at the scene before being transported by air t…
The NSW Government has introduced a new mental health and wellbeing initiative for first responders, now acknowledging the contributions of forestry workers, national park staff, and road and transport personnel who risk their lives to ensure community safety.
This includes emergency services personnel such as Ambulance NSW, Fire and Rescue NSW,…
An investigation has been launched by WorkSafe after a man was found dead last Friday in rural Northland, close to a forestry block.
Police said they attended a workplace incident near Taipuha on Friday afternoon.
Authorities were alerted to the rural area after 1:30pm, where the deceased man was found.
A WorkSafe New Zealand official indicated t…
The NSW Government is launching a safety initiative on the Central Coast by inspecting construction sites to ensure worker safety.
The primary concern SafeWork inspectors will address is falls from heights, as this remains the top cause of significant injuries reported on construction sites.
Statistics indicate NSW has recorded over 5,200 inciden…
Four mine workers were admitted to the hospital after being partially trapped under coal following the collapse of a mine roof in south-west Sydney.
The mine operator said the incident occurred early Sunday morning, prompting an emergency response and the suspension of mining activities "until further notice.
Paramedics were sent to Douglas Park…
A worker has sustained serious injuries after falling off a roof in northern NSW.
The incident involved a 60-year-old man who fell from a height of 6 meters while working at a property in Gunnedah at about 10:30am on Thursday.
Emergency responders provided treatment at the site before he was flown to John Hunter Hospital, where he remains in crit…
NT WorkSafe urges individuals in Palmerston and Rural areas with home renovation projects planned for the Easter long weekend to participate in the Information Hub sessions at the Palmerston Library to receive vital information concerning asbestos.
This Friday, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, WorkSafe inspectors will be present at the Palmerston Library…
A coordinated operation conducted last month by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), South Australia (SA) Police, the Australian Border Force (ABF), and SafeWork SA identified numerous serious safety issues, including malfunctioning brakes, steering difficulties, and the mistreatment of migrant workers.
Paul Salvati, the Chief Operations…
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