SafeWork rolls out new silica safety campaign
SafeWork NSW has launched a six-month campaign targeting silica dust exposure to protect workers from hazardous conditions on construction sites. SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit sites across the State to check compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, reinforcing safety standards that kee…
WorkSafe Investigates Fatal Workplace Incident at Northland
WorkSafe is investigating the death of a worker at a Northland company. Authorities are gathering information to determine what led to this tragic outcome and whether safety protocols were followed at the site.
What Happened
The man in his 70s sustained fatal injuries in an incident involvi…
Worker Critical After Electrical Shock Incident South of Brisbane
A worker is in critical condition after an electrical shock incident at a Queensland workplace south of Brisbane on Tuesday afternoon. Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was rushed to hospital.
What Happened at the Swanbank Worksite
The electrical incident occ…
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Quad Bike Rider Killed in Workplace Incident at Tauranga
A rider has died after crashing a quad bike during a workplace incident in Tauranga on Monday morning. Police confirmed emergency crews were dispatched to Ohauiti at approximately 9.20am following reports of the crash.
WorkSafe New Zealand has confirmed awareness of the fatal incident a…
Queenslanders Urged to Put Up Christmas Lights Safely
Essential Energy is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise electrical safety when putting up Christmas lights this festive season. Queenslanders are being urged to check their Christmas lights, powered decorations and equipment thoroughly before switching them on.
Work Group Leader Steven Plant urg…
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Geelong Company Sentenced Over Forklift Incident
A Geelong fruit and vegetable business has faced conviction after breaching health and safety regulations, following an incident where a worker suffered serious injury from a falling forklift load.
Summary: The company pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to provide safe systems of work afte…
Rider Dies After Quad Bike Crash in Canterbury
A rider has died after rolling their quad bike in New Zealand's South Island on Saturday night, according to news reports from Canterbury.
Summary: Police confirmed a fatal quad-bike crash occurred in Methven, Canterbury, at around 10.30pm on Saturday. The rider passed away at the scene, and an investiga…
Curtain Falls on Global Workplace Safety and Health Congress in Sydney
The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, which brought together more than 3000 delegates from 127 countries, concluded on Thursday. This landmark global workplace health and safety congress drew professionals from across the world to discuss shared challenges in workpl…
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New psychological health regulations set to take effect in South Australia
New WHS regulations designed to help South Australian businesses prevent work-related psychological injuries and diseases will take effect this month. These new regulations to help prevent work-related psychological injuries mark a significant step forward for mental he…
WA Backs Ban on Engineered Stone to Protect Worker Health
The Western Australian Government says it supports a ban on engineered stone to protect workers from silicosis, a preventable lung disease linked to silica dust exposure.
A recent Safe Work Australia report recommended a national ban on engineered stone use, citing serious health risks associa…
Qld Mines Urged to Put Safety First During Storm Season
Queensland's mine safety watchdog is warning sites across the resources sector to prioritise worker safety as storm season approaches. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is encouraging mine operators throughout the industry to ensure adequate safety measures are in place before severe…
Essential Energy Reveals 2023 Electricity Safety Week Competition Winners
NSW electricity distributor Essential Energy has announced winners of its 2023 Electricity Safety Week competition, recognising young safety champions from across the community.
More than 800 students from over 850 schools took part in the annual contest, submitting entries des…
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