New Model Code of Practice to Help Prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment at Work
A new model Code of Practice to address workplace sexual and gender-based harassment has been released. Safe Work Australia has published the model Code: Sexual and Gender-based Harassment to give businesses clear direction on managing this serious workplace hazard.…
NSW Resources Regulator Launches Video Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Working in Extreme Heat
NSW Resources Regulator has recently launched a video campaign to educate mine workers about the dangers of heat stress. Extreme heat poses serious hazards for outdoor workers, and this initiative aims to help crews recognise warning signs b…
South Australia Seeks Input on Draft WHS Amendment Bill
South Australia seeks input on draft WHS Amendment Bill 2024, giving stakeholders across construction, manufacturing and healthcare sectors an opportunity to shape upcoming work health and safety law reforms. The consultation draft responds directly to findings from an independent review of SafeW…
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Pilot of Light Plane Dies in Western Australia Crash
A pilot died on Saturday morning after crashing his light aircraft in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region. This incident adds to a growing list of light aircraft accidents across Australia that safety professionals continue monitoring closely.
Police said the incident happened at Beverley…
NSW Annual Mine Safety Performance Report Published
NSW Resources Regulator has released its annual mine safety performance report, confirming one fatality and 83 serious injuries across the state's mining industry in 2022–23.
Report offers a summary of health and safety performance across NSW mines for the 2022–23 period. Findings give operators a c…
NT WorkSafe Warns About Dangers of Using LP Gas Cylinder Adaptors
NT WorkSafe, the Northern Territory's workplace safety watchdog, warns owners of LP gas appliances against using adaptors to connect their gas appliance to portable gas cylinders. This alert follows a serious barbecue incident in Western Australia last month that highlights hazards link…
New Zealand Woman Killed in Quad Bike Crash
A woman has died after falling from her quad bike in New Zealand's Waikato region, marking another tragic addition to the country's quad bike accident statistics.
The incident happened on Dec 27 at around 5pm. Emergency crews attended the scene, but the woman was killed before further assistance could be pr…
Rider Sustains Head Injuries After Falling From Horse in South East Queensland
A woman was flown to hospital with head injuries after falling from her horse in South East Queensland. The rider sustains injuries consistent with a fall from height, prompting an emergency air rescue response in the Lockyer Valley region.
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helic…
Tractor Rollover Kills Man in Queensland
A man was killed in a tractor rollover on a far north Queensland property on Friday morning, marking another tragic farm accident in a state that continues to record fatalities involving agricultural machinery.
Emergency crews rushed to an East Palmerston property shortly before 9am following reports of the tr…
NSW Reminds Construction Businesses to Prioritise Safety This Holiday Season
SafeWork NSW reminds construction businesses to make safety their top priority in the lead up to the festive season. Site managers and workers alike are being asked to slow down and follow proper construction safety management practices as the year winds down.
The workplace…
Forty-nine New Zealand workers killed on the job this year, according to latest WorkSafe data, highlighting ongoing risks across several high-hazard industries.
Key Findings from WorkSafe Data
WorkSafe figures show the transport industry recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 16 work-related deaths reported so far this year.
Construction ra…
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VIC Company to Front Court Over Alleged Workplace Bullying
A Ballarat-based heating and cooling company faces court proceedings over allegations that an apprentice was bullied by colleagues at work. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of employer obligations to prevent workplace bullying across Victorian workplaces.
The apprentice was allege…
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