An injured rider was flown to hospital following a quad bike incident in the Western Downs region on Tuesday morning. The LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter flew to a property north-east of Roma at about 11am.The man in his 30s suffered a suspected shoulder injury during the incident. He was treated at the scene and flown to Rom…
A man is in hospital suffering abdominal injuries after a chainsaw incident in southern Queensland.Paramedics were called to a property in the Southern Downs Region after the incident on Thursday morning.It is believed the man in his 70s was working with the chainsaw at the time of the incident.He was flown to Toowoomba Hospital by RACQ LifeFlight resc…
The NSW Resources Regulator is conducting an investigation after a mine worker suffered a leg fracture during a lifting operation last month. The Regulator said the worker was struck on the leg by a lifting plate attached to an overhead crane. It happened at a coal mine in northern New South Wales. “The worker had finished repairing a haul truck and wa…
Temperatures in parts of Queensland are forecast to reach up to 40 degrees this week and the State Government reminds workplaces to take measures to protect workers.Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said employers are required by law to protect their workers from heat-related illness. "The sizzling Queensland summer is officially here, and the…
The NSW Resources Regulator's latest quarterly safety report indicates that 159 incident notifications were received between July to September 2022. The report shows no mine-related fatality occurred in NSW during this period.The Regulator says the purpose of the report is to help the industry comply with workplace health and safety rules."As a high-ha…
NT WorkSafe has issued a reminder to workplaces to prioritise safety during the festive season.NT WorkSafe Executive Director Peggy Cheong said many employers are under pressure to meet end-of-year deadlines, and this may force workers to use shortcuts."It's important for businesses to maintain safety as their priority and ensure their workers make it…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has flown an injured man to hospital following a quad bike crash in Queensland.The rescue chopper was tasked to a private property in the Western Downs region on Saturday evening. The man in his 40s sustained head injuries after rolling his quad bike shortly before 6.30 pm.He was treated at the scene before the res…
Safe Work Australia has released the latest national workers' compensation statistics.The Australian workers' compensation statistics 2020-21 report includes data on accepted serious workers' compensation claims.The report shows 130,195 serious workers' compensation claims were lodged in 2020/21, with 87% being injuries claims.The statistics reveal tha…
Employers across the Northern Territory are urged to protect outdoor workers from heat stress after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a heatwave warning for most parts of the Territory.According to NT WorkSafe, heat-related illnesses include dehydration, heat stroke, cramps, and rashes.The safety watchdog said the symptoms of heat stress include heavy s…
NT WorkSafe reminds businesses that manufacture or import hazardous chemicals that the two-year transition period from the 3rd revised edition of the GHS (GHS 3) to the 7th revised edition of the GHS (GHS 7) is coming to an end. The two-year transition to GHS 7 began on 1 January 2021 and ends on 31 December 2022.Beginning 1 January 2023, NT businesses…
A video highlighting the importance of farm safety has been released in South Australia.The short video was produced by a farm business after a worker suffered multiple fractures in a skid steer loader incident in 2020. Early this year, SafeWork SA accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) by the farm business.SafeWork SA said, “Under the terms of the…
The 2022 Work Health and Safety Excellence Showcase Champions have been revealed at a ceremony in Sydney.Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the annual awards ceremony at the Maritime Museum recognised businesses that have developed innovative solutions to support workplace health and safety. “Formerly known as the SafeWork Awards, the 2022 Excellen…