Two NSW companies have been fined a total of $1.05 million after a worker was electrocuted more than three years ago.The two, a construction company and a roofing company, were recently fined $600,000 and $450,000, respectively after pleading guilty in the NSW District Court. SafeWork Executive Director Compliance & Dispute Resolution Matthew Press…
One person is being treated in hospital for injuries sustained in a crash at a Christchurch workplace on Tuesday morning.Emergency services were called to Sockburn at about 4 am after a ute reportedly rolled at a construction site.One person was rushed to Christchurch Hospital in critical condition after the incident.WorkSafe has been notified.Read mor…
The Victorian Farmers Federation has launched a farm safety guidebook for children aged between 10-15 years.The Child Safety on Farms guide was developed after a 2021 coronial inquiry revealed that seven Victorian children were killed in farm machinery incidents between 2016 and 2021.VFF senior farm safety advisor John Darcy said, "Sometimes parents ne…
A man was taken to hospital in serious condition after he fell from a house roof on the Gold Coast. Emergency services responded to the incident at Broadbeach Waters just before 9 am on Saturday.The man in his 50s was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.Read the original story here.…
The Northern Territory’s workplace health and safety watchdog has issued a safety alert after a worker fell over three meters from a forklift.The worker sustained fractured ribs and multiple bruises following the incident in August 2022. NT WorkSafe said, ‘the alert reminds businesses and workers to only use forklift attachments that have been designed…
A new study has found food delivery riders do not take more risks on the roads than private cyclists.Researchers from Queensland University of Technology observed and compared 3401 bicycle food delivery riders and private cyclists in five inner Brisbane suburbs during lunchtime and dinner time peaks over a period of six days last winter. “Despite media…
The NSW Resources Regulator has released a causal investigation report into a misfire incident at a central west NSW mine in May.No one was injured as a result of the explosion, which was caused by an unexpected initiation of electronic explosive detonators.NSW Resources Regulator said, "the report includes our investigation into the incident and our r…
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a 59-year-old farmer was crushed to death by a seed bin north of Esperance on Thursday.Reports indicated the man was performing repairs under the seed bin at the time of the incident."WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incide…
An agricultural plane crashed on Queensland's Western Downs on Monday morning, killing the pilot.The aircraft crash-landed in a paddock near Chinchilla just before midday, according to police.The pilot, a man aged in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was declared dead at the scene.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will investigate the…
SafeWork SA has recently launched a campaign aimed at stopping sexual harassment in the mining industry.The campaign was launched following numerous reports into sexual harassment, discrimination and violence in the Australian mining industry.The safety watchdog says it has released new guidance material on the issue to remind employers of their duties…
A teenage girl has been flown to hospital suffering rib injuries after being trampled by a cow in NSW.It happened at a local show in Merriwa on Sunday morning.The 16-year-old was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital.Originally published on Nine News.…
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting businesses in the tree work industry to promote safer working practices. SafeWork Executive Director of Compliance & Dispute Resolution Matthew Press said the campaign aims to address safety in an industry that continues to record a high number of serious incidents.“Every NSW tree worker has the right to a safe…