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…
Two people sustained serious injuries in a quad bike incident near Gympie on Sunday afternoon.A male in his 50s and a female in her 60s were riding a quad bike in Woolooga when they tumbled 2 metres down a slope into a stream bed at around 5:30pm.Paramedics provided initial treatment on-site before transferring them to an open area for helicopter rescu…
The Queensland Government has implemented several legislative amendments under the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 to enhance safety, fairness, health, and productivity in workplaces.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has stated that the changes will benefit the industry and provide additional support mechanisms for…
The Queensland government has introduced a new bill in parliament to modernise the State's electrical safety laws and adapt to the latest technological developments.The State Government says the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 will incorporate the initial phase of recommendations derived from the independent review conducted…
A total of 40 Australian workers have died in work-related incidents so far this year, according to recent data from Safe Work Australia.Transport postal and warehousing industry leads with 13 fatalities, followed by Agriculture forestry and fishing with 9 fatalities.The construction industry lost 5 workers, Public administration and safety reported 4…
A man sustained injuries in a work-related incident with a tractor on a property east of Melbourne.The incident took place in Gladysdale shortly before 9.30am on Thursday.Paramedics said a man aged in his forties sustained injuries to his upper body.He was taken by helicopter to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.So…
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