LifeFlight Chopper Called to Quad Bike Rollover North of Brisbane
A man was flown to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight rescue helicopter after rolling his quad bike off an embankment on Tuesday afternoon. This latest safety news highlights ongoing risks associated with quad bike operation on uneven terrain.
Reports indicated the man was sitting on the…
SafeWork Targets Oyster Farms in Safety Blitz
SafeWork NSW is conducting a safety blitz across the state's oyster farms in an effort to prevent work-related injuries. Inspectors will visit coastal area operations to ensure farm machinery and equipment remain well maintained and safe to use.
This news follows similar enforcement activity in other sect…
Two Workers Hospitalised After Chemical Spill at WA Mining Refinery
Two workers were rushed to hospital with chemical burns following a chemical spill at a mining refinery in Pinjarra, Western Australia. The incident has renewed industry-wide attention on chemical handling protocols across the mining sector.
What Happened in Pinjarra
The spill occurr…
Farmer Killed by Tractor in Northern Victoria
A farmer has died after a tractor incident in Northern Victoria. WorkSafe confirmed the man, 65, was working in Lockington when he was run over by his tractor on Sunday morning.
According to WorkSafe Victoria, "the man was working to attach an implement behind the idling tractor when the tractor suddenly…
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Quad Bike Death Toll Mounts: What the Latest Data Reveals
Safe Work Australia data shows as of 9 November 2023, eleven people have been killed in quad bike related incidents in Australia this year alone. Quad bike death toll mounts year after year, placing quad bikes among the most persistent hazards facing rural workplaces.
Quad bikes remain…
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Safe Work Australia has today launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the risks of occupational lung disease. The 'Clean Air. Clear Lungs' engagement campaign gives employers and workers practical information to help protect their health while working around airborne hazards.
The campaign aims to help employers and employees understan…
Chemical Smell at Gold Coast Brewery Sends Two Workers to Hospital
Emergency crews were called to a Gold Coast brewery following reports of chemical fumes on Thursday morning. The incident forced evacuation of more than 100 workers from site.
Two staff members were taken to hospital following the 7am incident. A company spokesperson said workers comp…
SafeWork SA warns tradies about asbestos dangers this month, urging both trade workers and home renovators to think carefully before disturbing suspect building materials. Asbestos was banned in Australia two decades ago, yet hazardous fibres remain hidden in countless older properties across the country.
Australia will mark the 20th anniversary of th…
Winners of the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards Unveiled
Nine individuals and organisations have been recognised for their efforts in improving workplace health and safety in Tasmania. Each recipient was celebrated for driving excellence across their respective sectors, demonstrating how strong safety practices benefit both workers and employers alike.…
Comcare Names 2023 WHS Award Winners
A nationwide program helping injured workers return to work sits among this year's winners of the Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards. The recognition highlights organisations demonstrating genuine leadership in workplace safety, health and rehabilitation practices.
Three winners across three categories…
Safety Blitz Targets Unsafe Construction Sites in the Illawarra Region
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting construction sites across the Illawarra region to check builders are meeting workplace health and safety obligations. Wollongong construction sites feature prominently on the inspection schedule, alongside broader Illawarra construction sites wh…
Worker Hospitalised After Chemical Smell at New Zealand Port
One worker was taken to hospital after a chemical smell was reported at a Tauranga port on Tuesday morning, according to local news reports.
Emergency crews were called to the scene at about 5.40am following reports of a chemical odour affecting staff working near the port site.
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