A man has been flown to hospital following an incident involving machinery in South West Queensland.
The LifeFlight helicopter was called to a property in the Maranoa Region at 10.20am on Monday morning.
The man in his twenties received treatment for a severe leg injury and was subsequently flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital for additional care.
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Safe Work Australia has published its latest annual report, ‘Evidence Matters.’
Evidence Matters presents the research and data that form the foundation of Safe Work Australia's policy efforts, aiding the safety agency in fulfilling its strategic aim of promoting healthier, safer, and more productive workplaces.
Safe Work Australia says th…
A woman has lost her life following an incident where a hay bale fell on her at a Queensland saleyard.
Emergency services and police were alerted to the work-related incident just prior to 7am on Wednesday.
The woman, who was in her 40s, was examined for injuries that posed a threat to her life, but she died shortly after.
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Mackay's former mine and quarry employees will have one final opportunity to obtain a free lung assessment on the HEART5 Mobile Health Unit before the year concludes, with its visit planned for December.
HEART5 is returning to the Resources Centre of Excellence from Tuesday, December 2, to Thursday, December 4, after a successful visit in March.
RSHQ'…
The NSW Government urges workplaces throughout the state to stay alert to the risks of asbestos exposure during this Asbestos Awareness Week.
Data reveals that more than 4,000 Australians succumb each year to illnesses associated with asbestos exposure.
National Asbestos Awareness Week (from Monday, November 24 to Sunday, November 30) highlights the c…
WorkSafe is emphasising the importance of safety for Victorian primary producers as they enter the harvest season.
The safety regulator observes that the harvest season frequently places greater demands on both producers and their machinery, owing to the warmer weather and the pressure to operate for extended hours at an accelerated pace.
WorkSafe's C…
The results of Safe Work Australia's National Return to Work (NRTW) Survey for 2025 have been published
Safe Work Australia says the results offer essential insights for enhancing return-to-work outcomes and guaranteeing more equitable assistance for all injured employees.
“The survey findings show a decline in the rate of injured workers return…
An experienced firefighter has perished in the fight against a blaze in South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
The 65-year-old man was located by his team at the Pinkawillinie Conservation Park on Sunday afternoon, but unfortunately, he could not be rescued.
The Wirrabarra firefighter, along with 12 colleagues, had been engaged in efforts to put out a scru…
A comprehensive Australian Public Service Commission strategy for addressing psychosocial hazards, a program to reduce vehicle dangers for Inland Rail employees, and a proactive intervention program for injured Australia Post personnel are some of the winners of the 2025 Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards.
The winners were revealed a…
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has released a safety alert for the entire industry after a worker was caught between two vehicles at a coal mining site in Central Queensland.
According to Jacques le Roux, Chief Inspector of Coal Mines for Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), there were no serious injuries reported; nonetheless…
A worker has died after being struck by a steel beam at a NSW steel factory.
Reports stated that the beam dropped from a crane and fatally hit the worker around 10:30 am on Monday.
Paramedics discovered the man in his 20s suffering from severe injuries, but unfortunately, he could not be saved and succumbed at the scene.
Through a spokesperson, SafeWo…
Safe Work Australia has published a new model Code of Practice offering practical advice to employers on managing health and safety risks linked to workplace fatigue.
Safe Work Australia says employers must prevent work-related fatigue and ensure it doesn't pose a danger in their workplace. To achieve this, the safety agency says employers need to eng…
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