A South Australian demolition contractor who recently removed asbestos from a home without installing air monitors has lost their asbestos removal licence.SafeWork SA says the company did not hire a certified asbestos assessor to install air monitors, and failed to notify the safety regulator before starting work. SafeWork SA Executive Director Glenn F…
WorkSafe has charged a transport company after a worker suffered a severe leg injury in a forklift incident in January 2021.The safety regulator accuses the transport company of failing to create a safe workplace, and neglecting their duty of ensuring the movement and speed of vehicles and machinery within the workplace were effectively controlled to m…
Safe Work Australia has released a new SWMS guide which explains the importance of a SWMS; when it is necessary and how to use it. The guide has videos and ‘interactive elements that can be used for toolbox talks’ or as an educational resource.“The tool aims to change the culture around SWMS, ensuring PCBUs genuinely consider hazards and risks, and use…
A man in his 70s was seriously injured in a quad bike rollover in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday morning.Emergency services were called to Wattle Grove at around 6am.The man sustained injuries to his chest and back following the incident.He was conveyed to Kingaroy Hospital for treatment.Read the original article here.…
The NSW Resources Regulator has suspended operations at an underground coal mine in Wollongong over safety concerns. The Regulator says it has stepped up enforcement at the mine since April last year when it was notified of the first ignition event.“The prohibition notice will remain in place until the Regulator is satisfied appropriate safety measures…
WorkSafe Victoria reminds employers that failure to comply with OHS regulations can lead to serious consequences after 153 companies and individuals were fined for safety breaches in 2023.Last year, the courts imposed fines totalling $16,182,957 for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Dangerous Goods Act, according to WorkSafe.…
A fine of $85,000 has been imposed on a Queensland aquatic centre after an employee suffered an electric shock in a workplace incident in February 2022.The worker was using a pool-cleaning tool at the aquatic centre when the equipment touched powerlines. The centre admitted it failed to provide a safe work environment, thus exposing a worker to a risk…
WorkSafe Victoria says the 16 finalists for next month’s WorkSafe Awards have a common goal of creating safer and healthier workplaces.WorkSafe received 100 entries from businesses and individuals across the State for the 2023 edition. The safety regulator selected 16 finalists for six award categories that recognise outstanding achievements in workpla…
As temperatures soar across the State, SafeWork SA reminds employers to implement their hot weather policy or adopt the necessary safety measures to protect workers from heat-related illnesses.Businesses have a responsibility to protect employees from heat stress, according to SafeWork SA Executive Director Glenn Farrell.‘One of the most critical thing…
A man was struck by a falling tree in South East Queensland last week.The man had been cutting down trees in Boyland when the incident occurred. He was freed by fire crews after he became trapped underneath the tree.Paramedics treated the man at the scene before transporting him to Gold Coast University Hospital.The above article was first published he…
A worker has been flown to hospital after he was winched off a cruise ship east of Newcastle.The man was working on board the cruise ship when he reportedly became unwell on Saturday morning.The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked at around 1.30am.The medical team was lowered onto the ship to treat the man, aged in his 30s.He was later airlifted to Jo…
WorkSafe has published new work health and safety data to improve safety awareness in Western Australian workplaces.The State of the Work Environment (SOWE) series is prepared by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and provides data on fatal occupational incidents in Western Australia.The report titled ‘Work-related traumati…
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