Five people have died in quad bike related incidents since the beginning of this year, according to Safe Work Australia data.Quad bikes have been identified as the leading cause of fatalities and severe injuries on Australian farms.In the previous year, Australia witnessed a total of 13 quad bike-related deaths.On average, quad bikes are responsib…
On 22nd March 2024, WHS ministers held a meeting to address the draft amendments to the model WHS Regulations, with the objective of enforcing a ban on engineered stone.Safe Work Australia said the WHS ministers unanimously agreed that the ban would be applicable to engineered stone benchtops, panels, and slabs."In making their decision, WHS ministers…
A person has suffered fatal injuries after an incident with a vehicle on a private property in Westmorland.The Thursday afternoon incident involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, according to police.Unfortunately, one person passed away at the scene.WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident.Source: New Zealand police.…
NT WorkSafe inspectors have incorporated body worn cameras (BWC) into their operational equipment after a successful trial last year.WorkSafe says the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) is a device that inspectors wear when visiting workplaces to help with compliance checks and workplace incident investigations.The Acting Executive Director of NT WorkSafe stated t…
SafeWork SA is cautioning workplaces about the hazards associated with the use of fuel-powered vehicles and machinery in indoor settings following a series of recent carbon monoxide poisoning incidents, one of which resulted in a workplace fatality.According to SafeWork SA, using forklifts and equipment in confined spaces like warehouses, workshops, fa…
According to the latest statistics from Safe Work Australia, the number of Australian workers who have died in workplace incidents this year stands at 23.The industries with the highest number of fatalities are Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing, as well as Transport, Postal, and Warehousing, each recording 6 deaths. Additionally, 3 Construction worker…
A rider has died after crashing their quad bike on a private property in Hastings.The incident prompted a call to emergency services at about 2.30pm on Saturday.Tragically, the rider succumbed to their injuries at the scene.Investigations are still underway, and WorkSafe and the Serious Crash Unit have been informed.First published here.…
The Alice Springs Local Court has ordered an arborist to pay a $25,000 fine after a worker sustained serious injuries from being hit by the hood of a wood chipper that had come loose during operation in November 2022.An investigation conducted by the NT workplace safety regulator revealed that the wood chipper had sustained damage nearly two months pri…
WorkSafe has filed charges against a Melbourne indoor play centre after an eight-year-old child experienced a fractured spine from a fall of about seven metres from a rope ladder.WorkSafe accuses the centre of three offences under section 23(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for not ensuring that non-employees were not at risk of health and…
A 10-year-old girl sustained serious injuries after a quad bike collided with a tree on a property in northern Queensland.The girl sustained injuries to her neck, chest, and stomach during the incident in Llanarth, west of Mackay, around 6pm on Tuesday.Another girl on the quad bike sustained an ankle injury.The girls were attended to by paramedics…
SafeWork SA issued a warning after three incidents where farm workers were seriously injured or killed by out-of-control farm equipment in the last month.A farm worker is in serious condition following a collision with a harvesting sweeper on 4 March.In February, two other incidents took place, resulting in serious injuries and the death of a farmer wh…
NSW workplace safety inspectors and engineers are conducting inspections and supervision at the Sydney Royal Easter Show to guarantee the safety of both workers and the nearly 900,000 individuals expected to visit the event in the upcoming weeks.SafeWork says inspectors have been present at the location since 4 March, offering guidance and conducting c…