NT WorkSafe Calls on the Public to Prioritise Safety During Territory Day Celebrations
NT WorkSafe urges individuals commemorating Territory Day with fireworks to adhere to regulations and commemorate in a safe way. Safe Territory Day festivities depend on following approved timeframes, buying from licensed sellers, and respecting fire and electrical…
VIC Company Fined $40,000 for Worker Injury Caused by Insufficient Fall Protection
A Victorian steel fabrication and installation company has been found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $40,000 for endangering workers on a Geelong construction site, despite a worker suffering serious injuries from a fall.
Last week, the Geelong Magistrates' Court…
Worker Injured After Cherry Picker Incident in Perth
A worker pruning trees in Perth suffered a broken arm on Friday afternoon after the tipped cherry picker basket he was operating fell to the ground. This latest incident highlights ongoing risks associated with elevated work platform operations across construction and maintenance sites.
The 22-year…
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NHVR advises drivers to exercise caution on the roads during the winter season, warning light vehicle motorists to take extra care on NSW highways after three deadly crashes involving trucks in the Snowy Region during 2023.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued this reminder following a troubling pattern of incidents last wint…
SafeWork SA and the Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) have jointly issued a warning following a series of incidents where machinery has come into contact with live powerlines or scaffolds have been erected too close to safe clearance distances. This safety alert reinforces why SafeWork SA urges machinery operators to exercise caution around power…
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WorkSafe NZ Appoints New CEO: Sharon Thompson Named Chief Executive
WorkSafe New Zealand has announced its newest CEO today, with Board Chair Jennifer Kerr confirming Sharon Thompson as the agency's new chief executive. This appointment marks a significant leadership transition for Aotearoa's primary work health and safety regulator.
Who Is W…
Rider Flown to Hospital After Falling From Horse at Mount Isa Cattle Station
A man was airlifted to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Helicopter following a horse-riding incident at a remote cattle station in northwest Queensland.
The incident happened on Tuesday evening, according to news reports covering the event.
What Happened
LifeFlight sa…
Forty-five Australian Workers Killed in 2024: Latest Fatality Data
Safe Work Australia has recently published updated work-related fatality data for 2024. Forty-five Australian workers killed in 2024 marks a sobering milestone for national workplace safety, with figures confirming that 45 workers have died on the job so far this year.
Which Industrie…
Perth Man Rescued After Becoming Trapped in Hole
A Perth man has been rescued after becoming trapped in a three-metre deep hole for over three hours at a property in Hillarys, with firefighters coming to his aid.
Emergency services responded to a call at the property around 3pm on Tuesday, where crews found the man trapped approximately 3 metres deep…
NT WorkSafe's Electrical Safety Board Accepting Nominations
NT WorkSafe is seeking nominations from individuals for consideration to become members of the inaugural Electrical Safety Board.
About the Electrical Safety Board
Established under the Electrical Safety Act 2022, effective as of 1 July 2024, the Electrical Safety Board carries several key…
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NSW Approves Legislation on Industrial Manslaughter
NSW now has among the strongest industrial manslaughter laws in the country, after the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2024 passed NSW Parliament.
More than 300 NSW workers have lost their lives since 2019, according to data from the state Government, undersco…
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SafeWork SA warns about tailgate lifters after serious incident — this safety alert follows an injury to a worker in the second significant incident of the year involving this type of equipment.
According to SafeWork SA, contractors were transporting goods in Adelaide on June 13 when the incident took place. Pallet trucks and tailgate lifters…
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