The NSW Resources Regulator reminds mine operators to submit their work health and safety reports.The NSW Resources Regulator said, “The annual work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 are now available on the Resources Regulator Portal for mine operators to submit.” Section 126 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and…
A man suffered serious injuries following a tree lopping incident on the Gold Coast on Monday morning.The 48-year-old man was clearing trees in Broadbeach when a power pole fell on him at about 9am. Reports indicated the power pole was struck by a falling branch.Paramedics treated the man for multiple injuries before taking him to the Gold Coast Univer…
A Victorian forklift operator has been sentenced for working while receiving workers compensation benefits.The 35-year-old man pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to one count of workers compensation fraud after he was found working as a driver while receiving compensation payments.The man was ordered to repay more than $48 000 to the Vi…
South Australia plans to ban the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products to protect workers from dust related diseases.The new regulations will make it an offence for any employer to allow or direct workers to cut engineered stones without implementing dust control measures.The regulations will commence on 1 September 2023 and will be enfo…
Two young girls are recovering in hospital after falling from their horses in rural Queensland.The teenage girls were reportedly thrown from their horses while riding on a Deep Creek property on Saturday morning.Workers at the property found one of the girls lying unconscious and alerted emergency crews. The girl was flown to Queensland Children’s Hosp…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with Australian country music singer James Blundell to spread word about road safety.“After touring for the past 35 years, I’ve clocked thousands of kilometres travelling right across the country,” said the singer.“Along the way, I’ve witnessed and experienced my fair share of close calls, drivi…
Safe Work Australia has published the latest work-related fatalities data for 2023.The data reveals 91 fatal workplace injuries have been recorded in Australia so far this year.Transport postal and warehousing industry has recorded 28 fatal incidents, followed by Construction, with 20 fatalities. The new figures show 12 workers in the Agricu…
NT WorkSafe reminds solar installers that poor installation of DC isolators can lead to fire.In a recent safety alert, the safety regulator urges solar PV installers and electricians to “ensure the installation option selected is appropriate for the location of the DC isolator and the ingress protection of the isolator isn’t compromised during ins…
WorkCover has launched a pilot program to help reduce forklift-related injuries in the North Queensland region.The Harmful Equipment (Forklifts) Injury Risk Reduction Initiative aims to support Queenslanders who have been injured in forklift incidents.According to WorkCover statistics, more than 700 forklift-related injuries are reported in Queens…
WorkSafe Victoria has joined forces with Solar Victoria to develop new fact sheets to protect solar installers from workplace falls. “The seven fact sheets cover safety at height, edge protection, manual handling of heavy and bulky items, ladder safety, working near asbestos containing materials, safe work practices using elevating work plat…
New South Wales Work Health and Safety Minister Sophie Cotsis calls on the state’s workplace health and safety regulator to step up efforts to protect workers amid a rise in injuries and fatalities. Last week, three young workers suffered serious injuries after falling at construction sites in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands.One of the worke…
A Melbourne manufacturer has been fined $40,000 after an employee lost four fingers in a workplace incident.The company pleaded guilty to one count of failing to maintain a safe plant and was fined at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court last week.The incident occurred in October 2020 when the worker was using a press machine to make muffler caps. Work…
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