A Sydney man suffered a serious arm injury in a grinder incident on Wednesday morning.Ambulance paramedics rushed to Dean Park following reports of a man injuring his arm with a grinder just before 10.30am.The man in his 50s applied a tourniquet to his injured arm to control blood loss.Paramedics treated him at the scene before transporting him to West…
A recent string of concrete placing equipment incidents has prompted SafeWork NSW to issue a reminder to concreters to conduct regular inspections and testing of equipment.Acting Head of SafeWork John Tansey said there are many hazards associated with concrete pours and therefore, concrete pumps must be serviced and inspected prior to commencing work.“…
The NSW Resources Regulator has listed a number of compliance priorities for the next six months.From January to June 2023, the regulator will focus on psychosocial risk in the mining sector, inspection programs, workshops and seminars.The regulator will also be visiting worksites to ensure miners are complying with the WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites)…
The NSW Resources Regulator has released the schedule for its annual health and safety roadshow for small mines and quarries across the state. The roadshow will be held across 14 locations, including Newcastle, Orange, Wagga Wagga Wollongong and Dareton.NSW Resources Regulator said, "This event provides valuable information and resources to the small m…
NSW Police and SafeWork inspectors will be in Sydney this week to ensure food delivery riders and platforms are following new safety rules. SafeWork NSW Acting Executive Director for Compliance and Dispute Resolution Sarina Wise said the campaign aims to ensure food delivery platforms provide riders with induction training and high-quality personal pro…
The 2022 WorkSafe Awards finalists have been revealed.The awards recognise companies and individuals for their efforts in improving workplace health and safety across the state. WorkSafe Victoria said they received 120 nominations from across the state in 2022.The assessment panel has shortlisted 19 finalists, with winners set to be announced at an eve…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has flown a man to hospital after he was crushed by a tractor. The incident happened at a private property in the South Burnett region on Saturday afternoon.The rescue chopper was tasked at about 6.20pm.The man, aged in his 60s, was flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital with lower leg injuries.Source: LifeFligh…
Four fatal incidents involving farm vehicles within one month is a reminder to New Zealand farm workers to prioritise health and safety. New Zealand’s workplace health and safety watchdog, WorkSafe says it has been notified of seven incidents involving farm vehicles in the past month.“Sadly, there have been four deaths,” said WorkSafe spokesperson Pa…
A man was freed after being trapped under a quad bike for several hours on Sunday morning.The man was found trapped under the vehicle on Monday morning.Paramedics were called to a property in Monogorilby just after 1.30am to treat the elderly man.They treated the man in his 80s at the scene and took him to Mundubbera Hospital.This story was originally…
A man has been injured after being thrown from a horse while mustering cattle in central Queensland.The man in his 30s suffered chest and spinal injuries during the incident on Thursday morning.He was treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics and later flown to Rockhampton hospital by the RACQ Cap Rescue helicopter in a stable condition. Read the or…
New safety laws requiring food delivery riders in NSW to wear high-visibility PPE provided to them for delivery are now in place.The new laws that took effect on 1 January 2023 also require food delivery platforms to train riders before allowing them to work for their platform. Acting Head of SafeWork John Tansey said, “On 1 January 2023, it becomes la…
Researchers from Monash University have found that people who are away from work for long periods due to a work-related injury or illness have a higher risk of suicide or self-harm.The researchers compared results from 47 studies in 16 countries and found that the risk of suicide was higher among employees with workers compensation claims, on long-term…