The Northern Territory Government has recently granted approval for new Codes of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.Some of the approved Codes of Practice include, ‘Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice’ and ‘Sexual and Gender Based Harassment Code of Practice.’According to NT WorkSaf…
The latest data from WorkSafe reveals that a total of 17 New Zealand workers have lost their lives while working this year. The Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry has been hit the hardest, with six fatalities. The Construction industry has recorded three fatalities, while Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Arts and Recreation Services have each ex…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper transported a man to the hospital on Thursday afternoon, following a rollover incident with the quad bike he was operating in south-east Queensland.The rescue helicopter was sent to the Bundaberg region shortly before 11am.The pilot and Aircrew Officer (ACO) successfully landed the helicopter in a paddock near th…
The NSW Resources Regulator has recently released its Quarterly business activities report for January to March 2024, shedding light on the key initiatives carried out by the Regulator in initial quarter of this year.During this period, the Regulator's YouTube channel published 2 videos explaining the isolation process and minimising vehicle incidents,…
A worker has passed away at an alumina refinery site in Western Australia.The worker passed out near a building and was discovered unconscious by a coworker on Tuesday morning.First aid was provided and emergency services were contacted, but the worker could not be revived.WorkSafe has been notified.Read the original article here.…
A truckie has been flown to hospital after his cement truck rolled in the North Burnett Region on Thursday morning.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter landed at the scene at about 8:30am.After receiving initial treatment at the scene, the man in his fifties, was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital for further treatment.Originally published here.…
WorkSafe is advising employers to remember the importance of controlling the hazards involved in working at heights following an incident where a worker sustained injuries while carrying out roof plumbing tasks at a Melbourne construction site.According to WorkSafe, the worker plummeted about six meters to the ground.Falls are a primary contributo…
Safe Work Australia has announced the theme and the weekly topics for this year's National Safe Work Month.“We are pleased to share that the 2024 theme is Safety is everyone’s business,” Safe Work Australia says.“This theme encapsulates a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right across all industries and occupations, wh…
WorkSafe has published updated guidance and launched a comprehensive inspection campaign across the state in an effort to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries associated with forklifts.The recently released guidelines offer practical tips for employers on how to safely operate and maintain forklifts and emphasises the importance of keeping…
Safe Work Australia has released the latest edition of its Quarterly News Update for May.This publication highlights the efforts of the federal safety agency and shares perspectives from professionals within the agency.“In this issue, we look at the new workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants, provide an update on the upcoming engineered st…
The NSW Government has recently unveiled a strategy to assist employers in handling psychosocial risks and safeguarding their employees from psychological harm.SafeWork NSW's Psychological Health and Safety Strategy for 2024-2026 details how the safety watchdog will assist employers in handling risks and meeting their obligation to prevent psycho…
The NSW Resources Regulator has released its Quarterly Safety Report – January to March 2024 to aid operators of mine and petroleum sites in meeting their obligations under work health and safety laws.According to the Resources regulator, the report focuses on risky and high-risk events, safety records, and regulatory efforts in ‘coal mines, large (n…
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