A medical provider in Mackay has received approval to resume screening Queensland coal miners for lung disease, following a suspension imposed by Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) earlier in the year.An audit conducted by RSHQ revealed that 30% of the spirometry tests (lung function tests) performed by the provider were deemed unacceptable…
A fine of $40,000 has been imposed on a Melbourne eatery after an employee sustained injuries from a dough mixer machine, which was subsequently operated in violation of directives from WorkSafe inspectors.The Melbourne Magistrates' Court recently issued a sentence to the business following its guilty plea to two charges under the Occupational Health a…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland emphasises that the primary objective of National Safe Work Month this October is to save lives through increased awareness of workplace health and safety. The safety agency further states that safety is not a matter of luck or speculation; rather, it is a collective responsibility.During Safe Work Month, the Offi…
The WA Government has officially announced that Chris White will continue in his role as Chief Executive Officer of WorkCover WA for another 5 years.According to Industrial Relations Minister Simone McGuire, since 2017, Mr White has been in the position and has effectively overseen the enactment of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 202…
A study by Comcare on workplace sexual harassment interventions has shown that a comprehensive approach is the most successful in preventing and dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace.A comprehensive review by Comcare analysed 14 studies focused on the efficacy of interventions designed to mitigate and prevent sexual harassment in the wor…
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VIC Farmer Killed in Incident Involving Tractor
A fruit farmer has died after being fatally crushed in a fall from a tractor while operating it on steep slopes south of Melbourne, Victoria. This tragic death of an elderly orchardist highlights ongoing safety concerns surrounding tractor-related incidents on Australian farms.
What Happened at…
NSW endorses proposed restriction on import of engineered stone
New South Wales Government has expressed its approval of the Federal Government's decision to prohibit the importation of engineered stone benchtops, slabs, and panels containing more than one percent silica, effective from 1 January 2025.
NSW endorses proposed restriction on import of e…
Worker Dies at Waste and Recycling Facility in Sydney
A worker has died following an incident at a waste and recycling facility south-west of Sydney. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, near Engadine, around midday on Tuesday.
Efforts by police and ambulance paramedics to revive the man were unsuccessful, leading to his death. This incident…
Territorians Invited to Engage in National Safe Work Month Activities
Northern Territory's Work Health and Safety Regulator Peggy Cheong urges all Territorians and organisations across the region to participate in National Safe Work Month and renew commitment toward enhancing workplace safety. This annual event gives Territory businesses a genuine opp…
Newly Enacted Laws Improve Compensation Prospects for Western Australians Suffering from Dust Diseases
Western Australians diagnosed with illnesses resulting from asbestos or silica exposure will benefit from enhanced access to compensation, following recent enactment of landmark legislation in the State Parliament. These reforms strengthen support av…
Body Found After Workplace Incident in Hunter Valley
An investigation has been launched by the NSW Resources Regulator after a body was found in a mine shaft in northern New South Wales. This latest news comes from the Hunter Valley region, where a fatal workplace incident has prompted an urgent regulatory response.
Emergency services responded to a…
Man Trampled by Cattle at Geelong Abattoir
A man in his twenties sustained severe injuries after being trampled by cattle at a Victorian abattoir in Geelong. This latest news highlights ongoing safety risks faced by workers handling livestock in processing facilities across Australia.
What Happened at the Corio Abattoir
Incident occurred around 1:55…
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