Queensland Diving and Snorkelling Industry Places a High Priority on Safety
The Queensland Government has announced revisions to the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation and the Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice. These updates aim to uphold safety standards for the state's diving and snor…
SafeWork SA Advises Businesses to Exercise Caution in Light of an Increase in Machine Guarding Notices
A surge in reports of safety violations related to machine guarding has prompted SafeWork SA to deliver a warning to businesses across the state.
During the initial four weeks of the 2024/25 fiscal year, SafeWork SA issued a total of 29 notices for…
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VIC Company to Invest $293,000 in Enhancing Health and Safety Measures Following Worker's Leg Injury
A Victorian cold chain logistics business has pledged to invest almost $300,000 to improve health and safety standards in response to an incident where a worker's leg was trapped in a conveyor belt and crushed by a pallet.
The Werribee Magistr…
SafeWork NSW is hosting a free "Chat and Create" event in Wagga this week, aimed at women in the agricultural sector. The safety regulator says this initiative provides an opportunity for women to connect with fellow agricultural professionals and share their insights regarding safety practices on farms.
"Farmers and workers in agricultural workplaces…
Queensland Woman Flown to Hospital Following Horse-Riding Incident
A Queensland woman has been airlifted to hospital by the LifeFlight rescue chopper on Thursday afternoon after she experienced a fall from a horse in South East Queensland. The aeromedical crew was called to the scene at 11am, responding swiftly to the riding incident.
The woman in he…
A worker has died following an industrial traffic incident at a mine site in central Queensland, with emergency services confirming the fatality on Thursday afternoon.
What Happened at the Mine Site
The employee sustained severe injuries during what has been described as an "industrial traffic incident" just after 1pm. This mine worker died before pa…
A new CQUniversity study focuses on addressing farm fatigue, inviting farmers across Australia to take part in discussions on managing fatigue risks within their operations. This initiative marks a pioneering effort in Australia aimed at enhancing safety, productivity, and health within the agricultural sector.
In conjunction with the Rural Safety &am…
Worker Suffers Burns in Explosion at Melbourne Factory
A worker suffered burn injuries after an explosion at a Melbourne factory on Monday afternoon, according to news reports covering the incident.
What Happened at the Derrimut Factory
At around midday, fire crews were sent to a factory in Derrimut following a triple-0 call reporting a chemical bla…
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Comcare Charges Government Department Following Serious Injury to Child
Comcare charges government department following serious injury to child after a nine-year-old sustained burns at a Canberra science and technology centre two years ago. An Australian Government department now faces court over alleged breaches of federal work health and saf…
Teen Fatally Struck by Falling Tree Branch in Tasmania
A teenage boy has died after being struck by a falling tree branch in Tasmania, with breaking news confirming the tragedy unfolded during a routine tree-cutting job gone wrong.
The 17-year-old boy and his father were cutting down trees in Dover when the incident happened on Sunday afternoon.
Tas…
Woman Hospitalised After Gas Explosion at Food Shop on Kangaroo Island
A woman was hospitalised after a gas explosion at a food shop on Kangaroo Island left her with serious burns during a workplace incident on Saturday afternoon.
She was working at a food shop in Penneshaw when a deep fat fryer reportedly exploded, sparking concern within the local…
Man Crashes Farm Bike While Mustering Cattle in South-East Queensland
A man has been flown to hospital after sustaining injuries in a mustering incident in the South Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. The incident highlights ongoing safety risks facing farmers who rely on motorbikes for daily livestock work.
The man, in his 70s, was herding cat…
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