WorkSafe is carrying out an investigation into a mine collapse that occurred near Ballarat on Wednesday.WorkSafe says the incident happened during hand-mining operations, leading to the death of one worker and causing serious injuries to another.The workers became trapped under a rock fall at around 4.30pm on Wednesday.Sadly, a 37-year-old man succumbe…
Two workers sustained severe burns in a factory fire in Sydney's west on Wednesday morning.Fire crews rushed to the scene at Yennora shortly before 11.55am.Superintendent Mat Sigmund from Fire and Rescue NSW confirmed that paramedics were present to provide medical treatment to the injured workers.He said the workers were treated for burn injuries.Read…
A 68-year-old man has been killed after being trapped in machinery in central Queensland.Emergency services were dispatched to Knight St in Rockhampton at around 11.30am on Tuesday following reports of a 68-year-old man sustaining injuries.The man was successfully rescued from the machinery by a specialised rescue team and medical personnel. He was the…
The Victorian Government says it will continue with the task of modernising the State’s workers’ compensation scheme, WorkCover, reassuring both workers and businesses that depend on it, and ensuring its long-term sustainability.The Government says the creation of Return to Work Victoria will ensure the WorkCover Scheme Modernisation Bill gets support…
To increase awareness about the safety risks associated with asbestos, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and TAFE NSW have partnered to offer a free online course 'Asbestos Awareness and Safety' to the general public.According to the NSW Government, this ‘self-directed course’, referred to as a microskill, is designed for individuals who are likel…
Results from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show incidents of sexual coercion and unwelcome sexual advances in the Western Australian mining industry are on the decline. Nevertheless, the study highlights that gender discrimination and sexism continue to be major issues in the mining sector.The Centre for Transfo…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland reminds workers in the building, renovation, fabrication, and construction sectors to take note of the forthcoming nationwide prohibition on the use, distribution, production, and installation of engineered stone, set to be enforced in Queensland starting from 1 July 2024.In a regulated manner, workers and busines…
SafeWork SA has recently urged employers to activate their hot weather policy or implement necessary precautions to protect workers from heat-related risks.Temperatures were expected to reach 37 degrees in several parts of the state during the weekend, according to the safety watchdog.SafeWork SA encourages employers to make necessary adjustments to wo…
The Department of Justice and Community Safety has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria following an assault on a worker at a Melbourne Youth Justice centre in March 2023.A single charge has been brought against the department for failing to meet the requirements of section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which pertains to the provision a…
The 2023 WorkSafe Awards served as a platform to showcase the incredible stories of resilience, innovation, and unwavering resolve from individuals and organisations in Victoria.With an impressive turnout of over 350 attendees, last week's event celebrated outstanding achievements in workplace health and safety, as well as successful return-to-work ini…
A worker was flown to hospital with severe injuries following an incident involving an electric company in Marlborough.A rescue chopper landed on the road to provide assistance to the injured worker.A St John spokesperson confirmed the dispatch of one ambulance and a helicopter to the scene.They said one person was conveyed to Wellington Hospital for u…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has conducted an airlift of a teenage boy after the quad bike he was riding rolled off a trail and tumbled down a ten-metre slope.The aeromedical team responded to the incident at a private property northwest of Gympie at about 11:30am on Thursday morning.Upon arrival, the pilot safely landed the helicopter in…