NSW Resources Regulator Lists Compliance Priorities for January–June 2024
NSW Resources Regulator has announced its compliance priorities for January–June 2024, outlining eight focus areas that will guide inspection and audit activity across the state's mining sector for the first half of the year.
According to the regulator, publishing this document…
Sydney hosts global workplace health and safety congress this week, welcoming the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work to the city.
The event brings together 3000 delegates from more than 125 countries to discuss workplace health and safety, risk prevention, and best practice management across every major industry sector.
What Is the Worl…
Safe Work Australia's Quarterly Newsletter Published for November
Safe Work Australia's Quarterly newsletter has been published for the November edition, giving safety professionals a clear snapshot of the federal agency's recent priorities. The update covers leadership changes, asbestos policy, and fresh workplace health statistics.
Below is a summa…
New Online Course Aims to Protect NSW Workers From Asbestos Exposure
SafeWork NSW has launched a new online course to train workers on how to protect themselves from asbestos exposure. Designed for anyone who may encounter asbestos on the job, this free online asbestos awareness course equips workers, supervisors, and site staff with practical knowled…
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Construction industry case study published by Safe Work Australia gives builders and site managers a practical resource for understanding how core work health and safety obligations translate into everyday decisions on site.
The case study explains how four model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act principles apply directly to WHS duties across c…
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Worker Fatality Data Updated: Transport Remains Australia's Deadliest Industry
Transport, postal and warehousing remains the deadliest industry in Australia, with the latest fatal work injuries data updated by Safe Work Australia showing this sector has recorded the highest number of workplace deaths so far this calendar year. The industry has…
Funding Boost for Heavy Vehicle Safety Projects
The federal government has committed $4.4 million through Round 9 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) to strengthen safety outcomes across the heavy vehicle sector. Businesses and organisations with projects capable of improving heavy vehicle safety can…
A man has died after reportedly being struck by a falling tree during a tree felling operation in Tasmania's north. Emergency services responded to the scene south west of Launceston on Thursday afternoon, but the man could not be saved.
What Happened During the Tree Felling Incident
Emergency crews found the man, aged 63, trapped under a tree south…
Woman Injured in Gardening Incident Flown to Hospital
An elderly woman sustained serious injuries in a gardening incident in south-east Queensland, prompting an urgent airlift to a specialist hospital for treatment.
The woman, in her 80s, fell onto a garden stake while working on her property in the Fraser Coast region on Tuesday afternoon. She was i…
A 65-year-old man attempting to fix his broken truck has been killed after the vehicle rolled on top of him north of Adelaide, according to news reports.
Police said they found the man lying beside his truck on Wednesday morning on Hanson Rd in Adelaide's north.
He died at the scene despite attempts by paramedics to save him.
What Happened North of…
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Gas main fire injures NSW worker in Manly incident
A gas main ruptured and burst into flames in northern Sydney on Tuesday morning, leaving a nearby worker with minor burns to his face and hands. The blaze highlights ongoing safety risks tied to underground gas infrastructure across NSW worksites.
NSW ambulance paramedics treated the injured…
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WorkSafe calls on businesses to prioritise asbestos safety following recent prosecutions
New Zealand's workplace safety regulator says two recent asbestos prosecutions show much needs to be done to reduce asbestos exposure risk for tradies and businesses nationwide.
Asbestos remains New Zealand's leading cause of workplace deaths, accounting…
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