A Melbourne worker plunged from a crane cabin and became trapped in its tower on Wednesday morning.The man was operating the crane at a worksite in Alphington when he fell.Emergency services immediately launched a rescue operation to free the man.He was transported to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with lower body injuries.Read the original story he…
WorkSafe WA is investigating a fatal workplace incident at a meat processing plant in Katanning. A worker died after becoming trapped in machinery on Saturday afternoon.WorkSafe inspectors visited the scene soon after the incident and returned the following day. Source: Perth Now.…
Safe Work Australia has published the 24th edition of its Comparative performance monitoring report.The report examines trends in WHS and workers’ compensation schemes in Australia and New Zealand.The latest report reveals that WHS authorities issued a total of 57,204 notices in 2020/21, accepted 24 enforceable undertakings and undertook a total of 248…
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…
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