The Northern Territory workplace safety regulator reminds all workers to keep safety top of mind when using angle grinders after four workers sustained injuries in incidents involving these power tools in the span of five weeks.A number of workers have been seriously injured in angle grinder incidents in the Northern Territory. These power tools have a…
The NSW government invites feedback from workers and employers for five codes of practice in one of the largest reviews of the state’s workplace health and safety codes of practice.According to the State government, the consultation period for the first five codes of practice ends on Monday 19 June 2023.The five codes include ‘Work near overhead power…
A former crane driver has been sentenced to a 12 month Community Corrections Order for defrauding the Victorian WorkCover scheme.The crane driver was also ordered to pay restitution of $59,001 and $2,000 in legal costs after pleading guilty to a single count of fraud in the Geelong Magistrates' Court. The truck driver was charged after a WorkSafe inves…
A worker was fatally injured after falling from a crane tower in Perth on Friday morning.Paramedics were called to the incident at Applecross about 7am.The man was declared dead at the scene after efforts to revive him with CPR failed.WorkSafe will investigate the incident.Read the original article here.…
A worker has been killed in an incident at a gas rig northwest of Karratha.The incident happened on Friday afternoon.The worker was employed by a contractor at the site.WA Police confirmed an investigation to determine the cause of the incident is ongoing.Read the full story here.…
Safe Work Australia has released a revised information sheet and new web page about Australian and other Standards.The sheet provides information about how these standards interact with occupational health and safety regulations and approved Codes of Practice.“Standards are published documents that are designed to provide guidance to help ensure safety…
A new online course for Workplace Rehabilitation Providershas been launched in Western Australia.The training will help Workplace Rehabilitation Providers understand Western Australia’s workers’ compensation and injury management scheme, their role in the scheme and the needs of their clients.WorkCover WA said “This new product is free for all industry…
A Victorian building company has been fined $390,000 after a worker fell to his death at a construction site in Melbourne.The company had earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of violating workplace safety regulations following the incident in April 2020.WorkSafe said the 26 -year-old man fell about two metres from scaffolding and landed on a concrete f…
A 65-year-old man has died following a conveyor belt incident on Kooragang Island.The man was struck by a pole while working at a demolition site on Wednesday afternoon. Despite efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.SafeWork NSW is investigating the incident.Read more here.…
A tractor rollover has claimed the life of a man in northern Tasmania.The incident happened at a commercial property in Promised Land on Tuesday afternoon. Police and Emergency crews attended, but the man in his 70s died at the scene.WorkSafe will investigate the fatal incident.Read the original article here.…
Safe Work Australia has released the latest work-related fatality figures for 2023.So far this year, 50 Australian workers have been fatally injured at work. Transport, postal & warehousing industry leads with 22 fatal incidents.Agriculture, forestry & fishing and Mining have 5 fatalities each, while Arts & recreation services, Construction…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety warning after a maintenance worker sustained serious injuries when he was struck by the carriage and tines of a forklift he was working on. WHSQ said “It appears the carriage and tines were raised above the worker unsupported, when for reasons yet to be confirmed they fell, striking and trappin…
A man has been injured after being struck by a falling tree south of Gympie.The man in his 30s was cutting down a large tree when it fell, pinning him underneath on Monday afternoon.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter landed at the scene just after 1.30pm.The man was treated for multiple injuries before being flown to Sunshine Coast University Hospit…
A New Zealand forestry company has been ordered to pay a fine of $180,000 after a worker’s arm became trapped in machinery.According to WorkSafe, the worker was troubleshooting the machine when his wrist became trapped in its rollers. He suffered a broken arm and a dislocated wrist.The safety regulator investigated the June 2021 incident and found the…
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert highlighting the importance of managing the risks associated with structural steel collapse during construction.According to the alert, “a long span steel structure under construction collapsed unexpectedly in 2022. A large section of the roof collapsed and fell to the floor slab below.”WorkSafe said no worke…
An engineering company has been fined $250,000 after a 59-year-old man was fatally crushed in a workplace incident in northern Victoria in December 2017.WorkSafe said workers were dismantling equipment at an old cheese factory in Leitchville when a 770 kg condenser fell on the man, crushing him to death. Another worker sustained serious injuries as a r…
SafeWork NSW, the International Labour Organisation, and the International Social Security Organisation have recently released the draft program for the 23rd World Congress on occupational health and safety.SafeWork NSW says the program features AFL Legend and 2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, Atlasian Futurist Dominic Price, occupational safety…
Emergency services were called to a quad bike crash in northern Auckland on Saturday morning.A woman and three children were injured after a quad bike left the road and plunged down a muddy bank shortly before 9am.The woman in her 40s was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital with serious injuries, while the children suffered moderate and minor injuries.…
A transport company faces multiple charges under the Victorian OHS Act following an incident in which a truck driver suffered serious injuries after several steel beams fell on him.WorkSafe said a load of steel beams fell from a flatbed trailer and struck the 64-year-old man in May 2021.The safety regulator said the company faces three charges for fail…
A traffic controller was critically injured after being hit by a car on the Gold Coast Wednesday afternoon.The woman was controlling traffic at a construction site in Palm Beach when she was struck by the vehicle. The 39-year-old woman was conveyed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.The Forensic Crash unit is investigating the ci…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is undertaking a review of the Master Code of Practice to improve heavy vehicle safety.The Master Code is a heavy vehicle code of practice registered in 2018. It was developed by the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) in partnership with the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and other industry stakeholder…
WorkSafe ACT reminds all businesses to ensure all workers are trained about crystalline silica before 1 July 2023.The safety authority says it will take action against businesses that will not comply with this requirement.“WorkSafe ACT will continue to undertake inspections in line with our Compliance and Enforcement Policy, and we will take regulatory…
A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being electrocuted in a work-related incident in southern Queensland.The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon.The Toowoomba-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper was called to the Goondiwindi region at around 3pm to treat and airlift the injured man.The man was treated at the scene before the rescu…
A worker suffered serious injuries in an incident involving a truck in Queenstown on Wednesday afternoon.Police and emergency services attended the scene, with police confirming the incident was work-related.Ambulance paramedics transported the injured worker to Lakes Hospital.The worker was later flown to Dunedin Hospital by a rescue chopper.WorkSafe…
WorkSafe reminds employers to protect workers from falls after 41 workers were fatally injured and more than 7,000 workers suffered serious injuries in work-related falls in the last five years.So far this year, three Victoria workers have died from falls and more than 300 workers have been injured, according to the safety watchdog. WorkSafe Executive…
WorkSafe has filed charges against a concrete company after a worker died at a Melbourne construction site two years ago.The man died after the concrete boom pump he was operating fell on him in May 2021.WorkSafe accuses the company of violating sections of the OHS Act by failing to provide plant that was safe.The safety agency alleges the company fail…
Emergency crews were called to a Christchurch park after an arborist sustained fatal injuries in a workplace incident on Monday morning.The incident happened at about 9.50am.WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the fatal incident.The above article was first published in the New Zealand Herald.…
A Hawke’s Bay meat processing company has been fined for safety failures after a young man suffered a serious hand injury in a workplace incident.WorkSafe said the man, who was just weeks into the job, sustained a partial amputation of three fingers and the thumb after being struck by brisket cutter blades in October 2020.“The man was at the very start…
A man was flown to hospital “suffering significant arm injuries” following a workplace accident in South East Queensland.The incident happened at a meat processing plant in Coominya on Thursday afternoon.The man in his 20s was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital after the incident.Workplace Health and Safety is investigating the incident.Read the…
Entries for the Queensland Government’s Work Well Awards (formerly Safe Work and Return to Work Awards) are open, and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland encourages businesses and individuals to apply.The awards celebrate outstanding achievements in workplace health and safety, electrical safety and injured workers’ rehabilitation and return to work…
A worker was fatally electrocuted while working on a Queensland property on Monday afternoon.Emergency services responded to the incident at Ball Bay at around 1pm. Crews pronounced the man in his 50s, dead at the scene.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating.Source: ABC News…
Victorian employers and workers who have made workplace health and safety a priority have a chance to be recognised for their achievements as nominations for this year’s WorkSafe Awards kick off.WorkSafe Chief Executive Colin Radford said the awards provide a platform for workers and employers to demonstrate their commitment to workplace health and saf…
A new awareness campaign that aims to reduce workers’ compensation stigma has been launched. Research shows a third of workers thought their colleagues would treat them differently if they knew they were injured or sick.Safe Work Australia says the campaign includes ‘resources to help empower employers, supervisors and workers to reduce workers’ compen…
A worker has been airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a snake in northwest Queensland.The man was working in an isolated area on Saturday morning when the incident occurred.He drove his car for a short distance to seek help.He met two men who administered first aid before calling emergency crews.The man in his 20s was later flown to Mount Isa H…
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has published an investigation report after a mine worker suffered serious injuries when he fell into a conveyor chute at a mine site northwest of Young in August 2021.The 54-year-old man was taken to hospital suffering a chest injury.The regulator reminds mine operators that they should identify and assess all h…
Latest WorkSafe statistics show 23 New Zealand workers have died on the job since the beginning of this year.Agriculture and construction have recorded the highest number of occupational deaths, with 5 fatalities each.Transport, postal and warehousing industry has seen three fatalities.WorkSafe New Zealand says the latest figures provide preliminary in…
A pool operator and the Victorian Department of Education have been charged following the death of an eight-year-old boy two years ago. The Year 2 Primary School student drowned in a swimming pool in May 2021.WorkSafe Victoria has charged the pool operator with three counts under the OHS Act for failing to ensure the boy was not exposed to risks.WorkSa…
A man died after falling several metres at a Sydney worksite on Thursday morning.Emergency services responded to the incident, but the man died at the scene.SafeWork NSW will investigate the incident.Originally published on Seven News…
The Cancer Institute of NSW has recently launched a new campaign warning workers about the dangers of skin cancer.People who work outdoors have up to three times more sun exposure than indoor workers.The new video campaign dubbed ‘Change Your Routine’ reminds employers to put in place measures to protect outdoor workers from sun exposure.Cancer Institu…
A Northern Territory roofing company will face court early next month after choosing to challenge an infringement notice issued by the state’s workplace safety watchdog.The safety watchdog alleges that a safety inspector saw a worker standing near the edge of a roof without fall protection in April 2022. The company received a $3640 infringement notice…
SafeWork SA has suspended a class B asbestos removal licence after the licence holder breached asbestos regulations.The asbestos removalist and demolition contractor failed to identify the presence of asbestos in a building before demolition, according to the safety agency.SafeWork SA Executive Director Glenn Farrell said the licence holder failed to e…
WorkSafe has warned employers about the dangers of crush injuries after eight Victorian workers were killed in crush incidents in 2022.Worksafe data shows the safety watchdog accepted more than 400 workers’ compensation claims for crush injuries last year, with the manufacturing industry accounting for more than a quarter of the claims.WorkSafe Executi…
A Melbourne quarry has been fined $180,000 for failing to keep its employees safe.The Melbourne Magistrates' Court found the company guilty of failing to provide a safe workplace after several workers were exposed to silica dust.A WorkSafe Victoria investigation in September 2019 revealed that workers were exposed to deadly silica dust during ‘blasting…
Five people have died in quad bike related incidents in Australia this year, according to Safe Work Australia data.Two of the fatalities occurred in NSW, including that of a 14 year-old girl who was fatally injured after crashing her quad bike on a rural property last month. The remaining three fatalities occurred in the Northern Territory, Victoria an…
A woman has been injured after being trapped under a ride-on lawn mower in South East Queensland.The woman in her 60s was mowing grass at a property in the Sunshine Coast region when she plunged down an embankment.The woman landed in a ditch and became trapped under the lawn mower on Wednesday afternoon.She was freed and treated at the scene before bei…
A worker has been fatally injured after being pinned between a truck and a trailer in Christchurch.Police said the incident happened on Monday afternoon.Paramedics attended but the worker was pronounced dead at the scene.WorkSafe NZ is conducting an investigation into the cause of the incident.The above article was first published here.…
SafeWork SA is warning businesses about the dangers of working on energised machinery after a worker sustained serious injuries last month.SafeWork SA said the worker was cleaning a product tank on April 17 when his leg became trapped in a rotating auger.“The worker’s leg became trapped in the auger resulting in his right leg being amputated below the…
Safe Work Australia is seeking public comments on a proposed workplace exposure standard for diesel particulate matter.Exposure to diesel fumes increases the risk of lung cancer.Safe Work Australia said, “The purpose of this consultation is to gather feedback and evidence to assist Safe Work Australia Members in their consideration of whether to recomm…
A man was flown to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter after a mustering incident in western Queensland.The man reportedly fell from his motorbike while mustering cattle at a property south east of Camooweal on Wednesday afternoon.The man in his 20s was airlifted to Mount Isa Hospital with knee injuries.Read more here.…
A New Zealand poultry business has received an improvement notice following an incident in which a worker’s leg became trapped in machinery.The incident happened on March 19.The worker was transported to Dunedin Hospital suffering leg injuries.WorkSafe confirmed it had issued an improvement notice to the business following the incident.Read the origina…
Safe Work Australia has recently launched a safety campaign targeting food delivery workers.The ‘Deliver yourself home safely’ campaign aims to raise awareness about occupational health and safety in the food delivery industry.Safe Work Australia figures indicate 10 food delivery workers have been killed at work since 2019.Safe Work Australia CEO Miche…
A Melbourne bakery has been charged with workplace manslaughter charges after a labourer fell 4m to their death.The 53-year-old worker fell onto a concrete floor while working at a Melbourne warehouse in August 2021. WorkSafe Victoria said the company also faces additional charges under the OHS Act for failing to provide a safe working environment and…
A firefighter has died in hospital following a factory blaze south of Brisbane.The female firefighter was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a serious condition on Tuesday morning.She died on Tuesday evening.A second firefighter who was also injured during the blaze remains in hospital in a serious condition.Investigations into the inc…
A new code of practice to minimise exposure to silica dust in the construction industry is now in force in Queensland.The new code ‘Managing Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure in Construction and the Manufacturing of Construction Element’is Australia’s first code of practice for managingsilica dust. “Labour Day 2023 also marks the commencement…
The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced an investigation following a fatal incident at a mine north of Lightning Ridge last week.The Resources Regulator said safety inspectors had been sent to the site following the incident.“As the investigation is underway, no further information is available at this time,” the Resources Regulator said.Read the ori…
Safe Work Australia has announced the theme for this year’s National Safe Work Month.National Safe Work Month is held in October every year to raise awareness about workplace health and safety.The theme for 2023 National Safe Work Month is: ‘For everyone’s safety, work safely’ – encouraging all Australians to prioritise workplace health and safety.The…
A woman has been flown to hospital by the LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter after being attacked by a bull at a Queensland property on Friday afternoon.The rescue chopper was tasked to the Western Downs region at about 4.30pm.The woman in her 60s was treated for chest injuries before being flown to Toowoomba Hospital for furthe…
A man has suffered serious injuries in a workplace incident in Melbourne.The man was rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital suffering serious upper body injuries after the incident at Mickleham on Monday morning.WorkSafe is investigating the incident.The above article was originally published here.…
WorkCover WA has announced that it will formally launch a new online training course for workplace rehabilitation providers towards the end of this month.WorkCover WA said the new course, ‘Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Workplace Rehabilitation Providers’ aims to help workplace rehabilitation providers ‘improve their knowledge of the workers’ co…
Submissions from the recent public consultation on the proposed ban on the use of engineered stone have now been published.Last month, Safe Work Australia invited stakeholders to have their say on a potential ban on the use of engineered stone in Australia.The four-week consultation period closed on 2 April 2023.The federal safety agency received more…
New Zealanders who have died as a result of a work-related injury or illness have been remembered on International Workers’ Memorial Day.WorkSafe Chief Executive Phil Parkes said, “This year’s theme is a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.” “This means when people go to work or are at a workplace, they kno…
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a jockey died in a racing incident last week.The man, 34, fell from his horse, northwest of Melbourne, on Monday afternoon.He died at the scene.WorkSafe said 16 Victorian workers have died on the job so far this year.Read the original article here.…
Safety inspectors from Victoria and NSW have recently visited construction sites along the border to promote workplace safety.The aim of the joint blitz was to raise awareness about the risks of working at height and silica dust exposure.WorkSafe Director of Construction and Earth Resources Matt Wielgosz described the week-long blitz as ‘an e…
Emergency services attended a workplace incident in Invercargill on Wednesday afternoon.A worker sustained serious injuries during the incident.The worker was treated at the scene before being taken to Southland Hospital for further treatment.A WorkSafe spokesperson said the safety watchdog was aware of the incident.Read more here.…
A man has been killed in a crane incident on the Gold Coast. The 69-year-old man was operating a crane at Vita Bella Court when the vehicle rolled into a creek on Thursday morning.The man died at the scene.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will investigate the incident.Read the original article here.…
South Australia’s electricity provider SA Power Networks reminds farmers to take extra care when working near powerlines after two incidents involving farm machinery coming into contact with powerlines in a span of just three days.Since January 2021, 65 incidents involving farm machinery contacting powerlines have been reported.“Understandably eve…
A Melbourne-based company has been fined $225,000 after a manager was crushed to death inside a shipping container more than three years ago.The truck body manufacturer had earlier pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to provide safe work systems.The manager and four other workers were removing panels weighing 3.5 tonnes from a container in Jan…
A man has been injured after the ride-on mower he was operating rolled at a private property in Queensland.The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon.The man in his 50s called his family, who provided first aid and took him to a neighbouring town, where ambulance paramedics treated him for hand injuries.He was later flown to the Sunshine Coast U…
A workplace incident has claimed the life of a mine worker in South Australia.Emergency crews were called to a copper mine north of Adelaide at around 5.30am on Tuesday morning following reports a worker had been seriously injured “in a collision … within the boundaries of the mines,” according to SA police.The worker, a 25 year-old man from Two Wells,…
Transport, warehousing, & postal industry has recorded the highest number of occupational deaths in Australia so far this year, latest figures from Safe Work Australia indicates that the industry leads with 17 fatalities.It is followed by the Manufacturing industry and Agriculture, forestry & fishing industry with 4 fatalities each.Others inclu…
SafeWork SA plans to conduct a compliance campaign from July to ensure construction workers are complying with fall protection regulations.The safety regulator says falls are a major cause of occupational deaths in Australia.Last year, SafeWork SA was notified of 77 serious fall injuries.SafeWork SA Executive Director Glenn Farrell said more informatio…
Comcare encourages employers and workers to submit entries for this year’s Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards before the closing date.Entries must be received by 5pm Sunday 30 April 2023.The awards recognise employers and individuals who have made workplace health and safety a top priority.Additional information is available here.…
NSW Minister for Work Health and Safety, Sophie Cotsis reminds workplaces to prioritise safety when working with forklifts after more than 1500 serious forklift related incidents were reported in the last five years.The Minister attended safety education sessions at Sydney markets on Wednesday. SafeWork Ambassador Mark Ellis who lost his leg in a…
A gate repair company has been charged after a truck driver was fatally struck by an automatic sliding gate at a Dandenong depot last year.WorkSafe has charged the company with a breach of section 23(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to protect people who were not employees.The 59-year-old man died after the gate fell on him…
Emergency services were called to a warehouse in Adelaide on Monday afternoon after a worker’s legs were caught in machinery.Crews managed to free the man after several hours and took him to Royal Adelaide Hospital in a serious condition.SafeWork SA is investigating the circumstances of the incident.Read the original article here…
A Queensland woman was flown to hospital after falling from her horse on Saturday afternoon. The incident happened in the Western Downs region.The LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter was tasked at around 12.30pm.The rescue chopper flew the woman in her 40s to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition, with suspected spinal in…
A worker has died from injuries sustained in an incident at an Adelaide workplace two weeks ago. The 42-year-old man sustained serious head injuries after reportedly falling from a truck on April 5.He was transported to Royal Adelaide Hospital in a critical condition.Police said the man died on Sunday.SafeWork SA is investigating the fatal inciden…
An independent inquiry into Western Australia’s agricultural industry has recommended that the industry should establish a special team to carry out inspections, attend agricultural events and advise the industry.WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh established the inquiry in June 2022 after 12 workers died on the job in twelve months. The inquiry con…
South Australia’s workplace health and safety regulator SafeWork SA has appointed Glenn Farrell as its new executive director.Mr Farrell has been serving in an acting capacity since January following the departure of former executive director Martyn Campbell.‘With any new leader of an agency, it’s important to recognise the great work that has been don…
WorkSafe has filed charges against a former director of a glass company for repeatedly bullying two workers.The director faces two charges under the Victorian OHS Act for failing to provide a safe working environment.WorkSafe said “the charges relate to alleged repeated, unreasonable bullying behaviour by the former director at the company's workplace…
A teenage girl has been killed in a quad bike related incident in western New South Wales.It is the second quad bike fatality in less than a week after a man was killed in a quad bike crash in central Victoria on April 11.Emergency services were called to reports of a quad bike crash near Wilcannia at around 11.45am on Saturday.The 14-year-old girl die…
Safe Work Australia has released updated WHS guidance to help workers manage the risks of tree work.Safe Work Australia said the ‘Guide to managing the risks of tree work updates the previous Guide to managing risks of tree trimming and removal work.’“The most significant changes in the guide relate to duties around managing the risk of falls when acce…
A man sustained fatal injuries after crashing his quad bike in central Victoria.Police responded to reports of a quad bike crash at Ladys Pass at 1.25am on Tuesday morning.The rider, a 34-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.Quad bikes are the top cause of farm deaths in Australia.In 2022, there were 10 fatalities caused by quad bikes in…
WorkSafe has issued a safety warning after a child suffered injuries at a Victorian workplace.The safety watchdog reminds employers that they have a duty to protect everyone within the workplace including children.“Children are naturally inquisitive and may want to play in and explore the workplace. They are unlikely to think about the risks in the wor…
A woman in her 50s was flown to hospital with spinal injuries after her all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crashed on a private property on the Fraser Coast.The woman fell from the ATV following the incident on Monday afternoon.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the scene at about 4.30pm.The rider was treated at the scene before being flown to…
WorkSafe WA reminds businesses to ensure they have a cyclone contingency plan in place as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa edges towards the N-W coast.WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said it is important that everyone knows what to do when a cyclone hits.“Under workplace safety and health laws, employers must have adequate plans in place and must provide…
A Melbourne rubber supplier faces multiple charges under the Victorian OHS Act after a fatal workplace incident in 2021. According to WorkSafe Victoria, the 47-year-old worker was fatally injured after being struck by a piece of machinery.WorkSafe alleges that the company failed to provide a safe workplace and safe systems of work.The company has also…
SafeWork SA will host a webinar focusing on falls from height in the residential construction sector as part of its April No-Falls campaign.The 2023 ‘Managing Risk of Falls in Residential Construction’ webinar will be held on 26 April at 1pm.SafeWork SA figures indicate the safety watchdog was notified of 77 serious injuries from falls in 2022, wi…
A mine worker has died while working underground in Western Australia.Reports indicated the man in his 30s died after suffering a medical emergency at an underground gold mine, south of Laverton on Tuesday morning.Operations at the mine site were temporarily suspended following the incident.Investigations into the cause of the incident are continuing.R…
A mechanic has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after the car he was working on rolled over him Monday afternoon.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was tasked to the incident scene west of Goondiwindi at around 1pm.The man in his 30s was airlifted to Toowoomba Hospital suffering arm and chest injuries.He was transported in a stable condi…
A man has died after a quad bike incident in Alice Springs.The quad bike rider sustained fatal injuries after colliding with a motorbike rider on Friday afternoon.Emergency services attended but the man was declared dead at the scene.Read the original article here.…
Safe Work Australia has released a new report on occupational injuries. Safe Work Australia says ‘the report compares survey data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics with SWA’s National dataset for compensation-based statistics and findings from our Safer, healthier, wealthier research.’The report reveals that 497,300 (3.5%) working people sustain…
This year’s ‘April No-Falls’ campaign kicked off on 1 April, and SafeWork SA reminds employers to discuss with workers about the safety measures they can take to reduce the risk of fall when working at height.Falls from height are the second highest cause of deaths in Australia.SafeWork SA Acting Executive Director Glenn Farrell said he was pleased to…
A Western Australian construction company was recently sentenced for workplace safety violations following the death of a worker near Darwin more than five years ago.The fatal incident happened in November 2017 when a worker who was repairing an LNG tank fell in perlite. The 56-year-old man was rescued, but he couldn’t be saved. The construction compan…
SafeWork SA reminds workplaces to ensure machines are properly guarded after a worker’s hand got stuck in a moving conveyor early last month.The worker had to be freed from the machine following the incident.An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.SafeWork SA Acting Executive Director Glenn Farrell said properly fitted guards help to protect…
WorkSafe ACT inspectors have joined forces with their NSW counterparts to conduct operations across the border to ensure workplaces are following health and safety rules.Acting WHS Regional SafeWork NSW Director, Kane Scott said the program aims to ensure workplaces are managing the risk of falls. “Inspectors will be ensuring work health and safety com…
SafeWork SA is conducting an investigation following a fatal workplace incident at Monash last week.A 41-year old man suffered serious injuries in an incident involving a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon.The man died at the scene.Source: ABC News…
Recent Safe Work Australia data reveals 34 Australian workers have died from occupational injuries since the beginning of this year.The transport, postal & warehousing industry has recorded 16 deaths, the Manufacturing industry recorderd 4 work-related deaths, and mining and agriculture, forestry & fishing have three fatalities each.For more in…
A Queensland man was airlifted to hospital Saturday afternoon after suffering injuries in a farming incident.According to LifeFlight, the man in his 30s was operating an excavator when he was injured.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the Gympie Region shortly before 4.30pm to airlift the injured man.The man was flown to the Sunshine C…
A man has been killed in a quad bike incident in Western Australia.The 42-year old man crashed his quad bike in the dunes north of Perth on Saturday afternoon.Police and paramedics were called, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.Source: Perth Now.…
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new program to train young workers about workplace health and safety.The new program, 'WorkSafe 101', is designed for students between Years 9 and 12 and includes resources such as videos to help them stay safe at work.WorkSafe Executive Director Health and Safety Narelle Beer said 230 Year 9 students completed the prog…
A new code of practice that aims to provide practical guidance to Queensland businesses on how to manage workplace psychosocial hazards has commenced.Minister for Industrial Relations Grace Grace said the 'Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice', which became effective on Saturday, April 1, was created to promote mental heal…
A man is in hospital with back injuries after becoming trapped underneath a truck in South West Queensland.The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon.The man was working on the truck when the vehicle reportedly fell from a jack, trapping him underneath.The LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter was called to the scene at about 2.3…
Victoria has recorded the sixth workplace fatality for 2023 following the death of a school maintenance worker in Melbourne last week.WorkSafe said the 67-year-old man suffered injuries after falling from a roof on Thursday afternoon.He died in hospital the following day.WorkSafe is investigating the incident.Read the original article here.…
A man died in a suspected workplace incident in Sydney’s northwest on Tuesday afternoon.The man was found with serious injuries in a shipping container in Glenwood at around 2pm. He was treated at the scene by paramedics, but he couldn’t be saved.SafeWork NSW has been advised.Source: SEVEN NEWS.…
SafeWork SA reminds schools to carry out a risk assessment on all playgrounds after a six-year-old girl suffered serious injuries at a primary school playground in February. SafeWork SA Acting Executive Director Glenn Farrell said kids can suffer serious injuries on playgrounds if safety procedures are ignored.‘Schools and Childcare Centres need to und…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the results of the 2022 Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey.The survey of nearly 6000 respondents revealed that nearly two-thirds (65%) of businesses have a basic Safety Management Systems (SMS).NHVR Chief Regulatory, Policy and Standards officer David Hourigan said the Regulator will use the su…
WorkSafe has opened an investigation into a fatal workplace incident in Queenstown on Tuesday afternoon.Police said emergency crews were called to Jacks Point at around 2.45pm following reports of a workplace incident.The worker died at the scene, according to a police spokesman.Read the original article here.…
The deadline for making submissions on the proposed engineered stone ban is approaching, and Safe Work Australia encourages stakeholders to send their feedback through Safe Work Australia’s Engage website.Exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust causes silicosis.Safe Work Australia said, ‘Workers, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCB…
A trailer company was recently fined by the South Australian Employment Tribunal after a worker sustained injuries while operating a poorly guarded machine.The tribunal filed charges against the company after a teenage worker lost part of his fingers during the November 2020 incident.A SafeWork SA investigation found the company failed to provide a saf…
A worker has died after an incident in Manawatu-Whanganui District on Monday afternoon.Emergency services attended the incident at Mangamahu just before midday.WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident. Read the original article here.…
A man has been flown to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper after falling from a horse in the North Burnett region.The rescue helicopter was called to a property, northeast of Monto, after the incident to treat the injured rider.The rider, in his 40s, sustained head injuries during the fall on Friday morning.He was transported to Bundaberg H…
New laws requiring businesses in the Northern Territory to manage psychosocial hazards at work will take effect on 1 July 2023.The Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 requires businesses to take measures to eliminate psychosocial risks. NT WorkSafe is also developing a new code of practice to promote mental health in the work…
A man has died after being pinned beneath a trailer on a Northern Territory highway on Thursday afternoon.Police said they were called to the incident southwest of Katherine, just before 5.20pm.The man died at the scene.NT WorkSafe is investigating the cause of the fatal incident.Read the original article here.…
A man has been injured after falling off a ladder in the South Burnett Region on Thursday morning.Ambulance paramedics treated the man in his 50s after the incident in Runnymede, just before 11.40 am.He was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious head injuries.Read the original article here. …
A man has been killed in a conveyor belt incident north-west of Geelong.WorkSafe said the 34-year-old suffered fatal injuries after being trapped in a machine conveyor belt.The safety watchdog confirmed it has opened an investigation into the Tuesday morning incident.Source: WorkSafe Victoria website.…
SafeWork SA has issued a warning to employers in the fruit and vegetable sector, after a worker was seriously injured in the Riverland early this month.The female worker was working near the pressure washing conveyor of a fruit production line when her clothes got stuck in the machine. She suffered serious arm injuries and was flown to an Adelaide hosp…
Safe Work Australia has developed a beta data website.The website will display data on occupational deaths, injuries and diseases.Safe Work Australia said the new website aims to deliver “national work health and safety and workers’ compensation data in an intuitive, user-friendly way.”“Releasing a beta or prototype of the website allows us to test and…
A farmer has died in hospital after suffering serious burns during a hazard reduction burn in New South Wales.The incident happened on Saturday morning.The 75-year-old man was trapped on his tractor after strong winds blew the fire towards him.He was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital, but died later the same day.Source: Nine News…
A Victorian employer, a worker and two companies are facing charges over alleged claims of sexual harassment by seven young workers.WorkSafe has charged the director in his 50s with two breaches under the OHS Act for failing to ensure a workplace was safe for employees.The safety regulator has also charged the worker in his 20s with one count of breach…
A workplace incident has claimed the life of a council worker in Central Queensland.Queensland Police said the incident happened in the Arcadia Valley on Monday afternoon.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has been notified about the incident, with reports indicating the 36-year-old man was unloading machinery when the incident happened.Source:&nbs…
In December last year, a meter reader was mauled to death by dogs in south-east Queensland.According to Ergon Energy, meter readers and field workers will only enter properties where dogs are securely restrained.“Despite heightened awareness around safe entry, unfortunately we are still seeing incidents where dogs have been able to escape and pose a th…
Safe Work Australia has released a new snapshot examining the effects of Covid-19 on employees returning to work following a work-related injury or illness.Safe Work Australia said the ‘snapshot presents findings about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers returning to work after an injury or illness.’The federal safety agency used data from…
A pilot was seriously injured after crashing his light aircraft in Sydney’s southwest on Friday afternoon.Emergency services said the aircraft crashed in Bankstown about 3.40pm.The pilot was freed from the wreckage and flown to Liverpool Hospital in critical condition.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident.Source: Per…
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a transport worker was found dead inside a warehouse coolroom in northern Victoria.The man, 50, was found in a low-oxygenated coolroom used to preserve fruits in Shepparton on Wednesday afternoon.WorkSafe said it is Victoria’s third occupational death this year.Source: WorkSafe Victoria website.…
A worker has been injured in an industrial incident at a poultry farm in Otago.The worker sustained injuries after their leg became trapped in a roller on Sunday morning.A rescue helicopter flew the injured worker to Dunedin Hospital for treatment.WorkSafe is aware of the incident.The above story first appeared in the Otago Daily Times.…
WorkSafe WA is conducting an inspection blitz focusing on mobile cranes in metropolitan and regional areas.WorkSafe says it will partner with key stakeholders to raise safety awareness and improve compliance with workplace health and safety rules.The safety regulator stated that it has a duty to ensure all workers in Western Australia are safe. "WorkSa…
Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator, WorkSafe reminds workers and employers to make safety a priority when driving for work.WorkSafe figures show 17 Victorian workers lost their lives in road incidents in 2022.WorkSafe's Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer said employers and workers have a duty to ensure all vehicles used…
A West Auckland bakery has been fined $36,000 after two workers suffered serious hand injuries in two separate incidents.In January 2021, a worker lost four fingers after her hand got stuck in a machine. And in a separate incident later that year, a worker lost part of her finger while using a dough-dividing machine. WorkSafe's area investigation manag…
A toddler has died following a ride-on lawn mower incident on the NSW Far South Coast.The 3-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries after reportedly being struck by a ride-on lawn mower on Saturday afternoon.The boy's father was driving the mower at the time of the incident.The child was taken to Pambula District Hospital, where he later succumbed to his…
A Sydney tradie was injured in a scaffolding incident on Tuesday morning.The man, aged in his 20s, fell four metres off scaffolding at a worksite in Coogee.He was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital suffering neck injuries.Read the original article here.…
A Darwin equipment hire company and its managing director have been fined a total of $1.14 million over a fatal workplace incident almost four years ago. This is the highest fine ever imposed for a workplace safety breach in the Northern Territory.The incident happened in April 2019 when an excavator bucket dislodged and fell on a 30-year-old man.…
Nominations for the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards are open, recognising employers and workers who go the extra mile for workplace safety.Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs, Elise Archer, said nominations are open to Tasmanian businesses and individuals until 10 May 2023.“Winning a WorkSafe Award can boost worker morale, assist with attr…
A safety alert has been issued after a Queensland construction worker was struck by an excavator bucket in November 2022.WorkSafe said "the excavator was operating near the worker when, for reasons yet to be established, its bucket unexpectedly detached from a quick-hitch on the dipper arm, striking him.”To prevent similar incidents, WorkSafe says empl…
Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will visit construction sites in the Albury-Wodonga region to ensure employers are complying with fall protection and silica dust regulations. The weeklong safety blitz runs from 27 March to 31 March.Falls from height are a major cause of occupational deaths and injuries in the construction industry, a…
A man in his 70s was transported to hospital after being attacked by a bull in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday morning. The man sustained injuries after being struck by the animal in Tarong at around 11 am.He is being treated at Kingaroy Hospital.The above story was originally published here.…
A rider has died after crashing a quad bike in Northland New Zealand on Friday afternoon.Police said emergency services were called to a private property in Kaiwaka shortly before 3.30pm.The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.Source. New Zealand Police.…
A Darwin equipment hire company and its managing director recently pleaded guilty to workplace safety violations that led to the death of a worker. The 30-year-old man was helping load an excavator onto the back of a truck when a bucket dislodged and struck him.He died at the scene.The incident happened at a Darwin worksite in April 2019.NT WorkSafe fi…
South Australia's electricity distributor SA Power Networks reminds River Murray residents to exercise caution when working around powerlines during flood clean-up activities.Head of Corporate Affairs, Paul Roberts said, "In these situations, electrical risks are not always top of mind, but the reality is we have re-energised the network along the Rive…
A man died on Tuesday after a tractor incident in New Zealand's Far North district. A neighbour found the man trapped under a tractor and alerted emergency services.The man was freed but died on his way to hospital after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.Read the full story here.…
A woman is recovering in hospital from injuries sustained in an incident on a cattle property northwest of Rockhampton.The woman in her 20s was struck by a gate that was reportedly pushed by a cow on Tuesday evening.The RACQ CapRescue helicopter flew the injured woman to Rockhampton Hospital to be treated for head and facial injuries.Read the original…
The new figures show Transport, postal and warehousing have so far reported eight fatalities, followed by mining with three fatalities, while the Manufacturing industry is ranked third, with two fatalities. Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Arts & Recreation Services and Construction have each recorded one fatality.Safe Work Australia released t…
A man suffered serious burn injuries after the gas tank he was cutting with an angle grinder exploded on Wednesday afternoon.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to a private property in the Gladstone region at around 3 pm after the incident.The man in his 60s sustained burns to his legs and arms as a result of the explosion. He was flown t…
WorkSafe WA is accepting nominations for this year's Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, recognising businesses that promote health and safety practices.There are five award categories: Work health and safety invention of the year Award, Leadership Excellence Award and Health and Safety Representative of the Year Award , among others.Nominations…
A woman has been flown to hospital after falling from her horse, north-east of Roma on Monday morning.The LifeFlight helicopter was called to the scene at about 10.30 am.The woman reportedly suffered a dislocated shoulder after the fall.She was airlifted to Roma Airport before being transported by road to Roma Hospital in a stable condition.Source:&nbs…
This week, NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW inspectors will join forces during a compliance blitz targeting construction sites in the Illawarra region.Executive Director Compliance Matt Press, said the program aims to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.“Builders need to understand that serious injury and death is not an ac…
WorkSafe is investigating an incident in which a 65-year old man died in a cattle loading incident in Yarrawonga last week.The man reportedly fell backwards and hit his head on the ground after being struck by a pen gate on Tuesday morning.He was rushed to hospital, where he later died.The above story first appeared on the WorkSafe Victoria websit…
A woman sustained facial and neck burns in a workplace incident on the Gold Coast on Thursday evening.The incident happened in Surfers Paradise at about 6.45pm.The injured woman was stabilised at the scene by Queensland ambulance paramedics before being transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital.Read the original story here.…
WorkSafe reminds workplaces of the shocking effects of occupational injuries after 61 workers were fatally injured in 2022.The 2022 death toll includes 24 people who were killed in workplace incidents, and 17 who died in work-related vehicle incidents. Another 14 people died from occupational diseases, according to WorkSafe statistics.The figures show…
The NHVR recently released its 2023 Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy Action Plan which outlines its safety goals for the year.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the Action Plan aims to address existing safety risks in the heavy vehicle industry.“All of the 2023 Action Plan’s deliverables are built on the theme of partnerships,” Mr Petroccitto said.“Through ind…
Entries have opened for the 2023 Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards across three categoriesThe award categories include Prevention Award, Recovery at and Return to Work Award and Individual Contribution Award.The awards recognise companies and individuals for occupational health and safety excellence, and are only open to businesses operati…
Safe Work Australia is seeking public feedback on a prohibition on the use of engineered stone.The federal safety regulator urges all stakeholders to visit Safe Work Australia’s consultation website Engage to submit their views before 2 April 2023.“Today, Safe Work Australia commenced the next stage of consultation on a prohibition on the use of engine…
A Darwin building contractor is facing industrial manslaughter charges following the death of a worker at a Bayview construction site in April 2020.The man, 60, was fatally injured after he fell about 3.2 metres through a void.NT WorkSafe says it will allege that the contractor ‘recklessly ignored’ warnings about fall from height risks from several con…
WorkSafe has charged a plastics manufacturer with two breaches of the OHS Act after a worker was struck on the head by a falling machine part in November 2021.The safety watchdog alleges the company failed to ensure a healthy and safe workplace for everyone.It also alleges that the company failed to put in place measures to ensure machinery was safe an…
SafeWork SA has issued a reminder to farmers about the dangers of portable field bins after a worker was seriously injured in the State's mid-north last month.The worker was hit by a bin's spring-loaded handle while changing a tyre.He was flown to Adelaide with critical injuries. SafeWork SA has commenced an investigation into the incident.SafeWork SA…
A worker has died after being hit by a falling object South of Brisbane.The fatal incident occurred in Beaudesert on Wednesday morning.Paramedics found the man critically injured shortly before 10am.He died at the scene.An investigation into the incident is currently underway.Source: ABC News…
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) in partnership with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has launched a four-year safety program for the commercial seafood industry."The safety and wellbeing of our industry and its people is paramount, and we need to do everything we can to ensur…
Victoria's safety watchdog is prosecuting a Gippsland company and its sole director after a worker suffered a serious head injury when he was struck by a pipe. The company and the director face charges under the OHS Act for exposing a worker to a serious risk of injury and failing to provide a safe workplace. The filing hearing will take place at Latro…
A NSW court has ordered a roofing company to pay nearly half a million dollars for breaching workplace health and safety laws after a worker was fatally electrocuted and several others sustained injuries in two unrelated incidents in February 2019. Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said both incidents happened in Moorebank, adding that in one of the in…
The NSW Resources regulator has published its safety report for the last quarter of 2022 to help the industry comply with OHS regulations.The report reveals that no fatal incidents occurred in the NSW mining industry for the quarter of October to December 2022; however, safety incident notifications increased by 11% compared to the previous quarter.The…
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a man died in a work-related incident at an orchard in Bay of Plenty.The 42-year-old man died on February 18.The deceased man’s family is in shock following the fatal incident.“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son,” his family said in a statement. The investigation is still in its early stag…
The 2022 WorkSafe Awards winners have been announced at an event in Melbourne attended by about 400 people. The awards recognise companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to improving workplace health and safety in Victoria.WorkSafe Chief Executive Colin Radford said the safety regulator received 120 entries for the 2022 awards…
The Queensland Government is undertaking an independent review of the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, led by Industrial Relations Commissioner Glenys Fisher and Professor David Peetz, Emeritus Professor of Employment Relations at Griffith University.Under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, the scheme must be reviewed at least…
A man died after a truck incident in Wallaroo on Friday morning.The man was fatally injured after he was pinned by the tray of his truck.Emergency crews responded, but the man died at the scene.The incident has been reported to SafeWork NSWThis story was first published here.…
Safe Work Australia has released a new 10-year plan to reduce occupational deaths, injuries and diseases.The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 provides a national framework for creating healthy and safe workplaces over the next decade.Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Baxter said, “The Australian Work Health and S…
A Victorian taxi company faces charges after two passengers died when their wheelchairs tipped backwards.WorkSafe has charged the company with four counts under the OHS Act over its failure to ensure the passengers were not exposed to safety risks.WorkSafe alleges that the company failed “to provide and maintain a safe system of work and failed to trai…
SafeWork South Australia has recently published the results of last year’s safety blitz on nature playgrounds in Adelaide.The results reveal that the safety regulator issued more than 60 improvement and prohibition notices following the campaign.SafeWork SA said “Inadequate maintenance of installed play equipment (37), lack of hazard identification (9)…
A New Zealand farmer died in a tractor incident on Monday afternoon.The farmer suffered fatal injuries after rolling a tractor into a stream in Southland.Police and emergency crews responded to the incident just after 3 pm.An investigation is underway following the fatal incident.Read the full article here.…
SafeWork South Australia reminds workers to observe all rules for operating ride-on lawnmowers after a worker was fatally injured when his ride-on lawnmower tipped over in October 2022."Slopes, drop-offs, ditches, embankments and edges are major factors related to loss-of-control and tip-over incidents, which can result in severe injury or death," Safe…
A traffic controller was transported to hospital after being hit by a vehicle on a New Zealand highway on Friday.The traffic controller was struck while attempting to stop the motorist after he reportedly ignored a road closure sign. Many roads remain closed after a severe storm swept New Zealand's North Island last week.Read the full story here.…
Safe Work Australia has released the latest work-related fatality figures for 2023.The figures indicate that 16 Australian workers have been killed at work since the beginning of this year. Transport, postal & warehousing industry has recorded 8 fatalities, Mining 3 fatalities and Manufacturing 2 deaths.Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Arts &am…
A NSW roofing company was recently sentenced for workplace safety violations after a worker
suffered serious injuries in a roof fall near Wollongong in 2020.
Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the company was fined $300,000 in the NSW
District Court for failing to keep workers safe. “The 25-year-old was fitting guttering to the building whe…
A teenage girl was killed in a quad bike incident north of Hobart on Monday, 13 February. Emergency crews responded to the incident at a Bridgewater property around 3 pm.
The girl was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where she died. Her pillion rider suffered minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation. This sto…
Safe Work Australia is conducting a survey about the themes and topics of National SafeWork
Month 2023. The federal safety agency encourages workers and employers to take a few minutes to answer
the survey questions.
“This year, we are seeking your thoughts on the 2023 campaign, including the theme, topics
you’d like included and what resource…
SafeWork NSW and NSW Fair Trading are undertaking a safety blitz on residential building sites in the State’s Mid-North Coast to ensure workplaces comply with health and safety regulations.Assistant Building Commissioner Matthew Whitton said these inspection programs aim to ensure buildings in these areas are safe.“Inspectors will be focusing on lookin…
Two workers who fell into a hole at an underground mine in northern Queensland have been found dead.Their bodies were found by rescue workers on Thursday.The miners were reported missing on Wednesday morning after their vehicle fell down a void.Queensland Resources Minister Scott Stewart confirmed the state’s resources safety regulator has launched an…
WorkSafe WA has filed charges against a construction company after two workers were seriously injured when a wall collapsed at a worksite on Rottnest Island two years ago.The safety watchdog has charged the company with failing to provide a safe work environment following the incident.The company is expected in court next month for the first mention.Re…
A South Australian tribunal has fined an asbestos company $150,000 for breach of workplace safety rules under section 32 of the WHS Act 2012 (SA).The charges relate to an incident in which a 58-year-old man plunged through an asbestos roof to his death in March 2021. SafeWork SA said the man 'was working on a crawl board placed over asbestos roof sheet…
Two workers are missing after a mine reportedly collapsed in north-west Queensland.
Ambulance paramedics were called to the scene just after 1.10 pm on Wednesday.
The workers were in a utility vehicle that fell down a 25-metre slope at the underground mine.
Operations at the site have been suspended as search and rescue efforts continue.…
High Temperatures are forecast across Victoria this week, prompting the state's workplace health and safety regulator to issue a reminder to employers about their duty to protect outdoor workers from heat-related illness.With temperatures expected to hit 40 degrees in parts of northern Victoria, WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle…
WorkSafe Queensland has launched an investigation into a crane rollover on the Gold Coast.The crane tipped over on its side on a motorway near Burleigh Heads on Monday morning.No injuries were reported.Read more here.…
A worker has died after reportedly being crushed by machinery in Perth.The incident happened at a Welshpool workshop on Monday morning.Paramedics attended the incident but were unable to revive the man. WorkSafe is investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.Click here to read the original article.…
A Victorian power station operator has been fined $1.5 million after a worker was fatally burned in an explosion four years ago.During the incident in November 2018, a 54-year-old man was installing a circuit breaker when an explosion occurred. He sustained severe burns and died in hospital the following day.The company plead guilty to three counts of…
A traffic controller died after being hit by a truck in Waikato on Sunday morning.Police said the man was directing traffic at a closed highway when he was struck by the truck and fatally injured.WorkSafe NZ is aware of the incident.Read more in the Otago Daily Times.…
A man is dead after a workplace incident in Sydney.The incident happened on Friday morning.At about 6.10am, police were called to a worksite in Badgerys Creek, where the man’s body was found. SafeWork NSW has been notified of the incident.This story was originally published here.…
Queensland’s mine safety regulator recently directed mine operators to take compliance action after a spate of serious incidents involving heavy mobile equipment.The Queensland Resources Safety and Health (RSHQ) said mine operators must implement safety measures to keep workers safe.The directives were issued following three recent incidents in central…
WorkSafe reminds businesses to make safety a priority when working with forklifts after more than 140 workers were injured in forklift incidents in 2022.WorkSafe said, “Forklifts offer a practical way to lift and stack heavy loads but are also one of the most hazardous pieces of equipment found in Victorian workplaces.”“More workplace injuries and deat…
The Federal Government is taking measures to protect workers from dust lung diseases in Australia and eradicate silicosis, a lung disease caused by breathing silica dust.Nearly a quarter of all workers who have been in the engineered stone industry since before 2018 have silicosis.The Australian Government has recently announced that it will provide $3…
WorkSafe WA has charged a mining company for withholding documents relating to sexual harassment.The company faces charges for failing to release documents to WorkSafe in 34 cases of alleged sexual harassment at three WA mine sites. “The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 gives WorkSafe inspectors the right to request that documentation be received within…
A worker is dead after he was hit by a train in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The incident took place at a rail yard in Port Hedland on Tuesday morning.Operations at the site have been temporarily suspended.WA safety regulators will investigate the incident.Source: Perth Now…
Victoria's OHS regulator, WorkSafe, has laid charges against two elevator companies after an apprentice was fatally electrocuted at a West Melbourne apartment.The 21-year-old apprentice electrician was working on a car lift when he was electrocuted in March 2021.The two companies have been charged with workplace manslaughter under the OHS Act.They will…
A light plane has crashed on New Zealand's North Island, killing the pilot.The plane burst into flames after crashing in Taranaki at about 11.45 am on Tuesday morning.Police and fire crews attended the scene.Read the original article here.…
A man has been seriously injured in a machine rollover on the Sunshine Coast Region.The rescue helicopter was tasked to a private property in Obi Obi on Thursday morning.The man was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital suffering head injuries.He was reportedly in a serious condition.Read the original article here.…
WorkSafe has filed charges against a road safety company after a delivery truck driver was fatally injured at its Gippsland depot in 2021.The 34-year-old man suffered fatal injuries after a metal barrier fell from his truck and struck him.The company faces a total of six charges under various sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act following…
Preliminary data from WorkSafe NZ indicates that 44 work-related fatalities were reported to the safety watchdog in 2022.The Agriculture industry had the highest number of fatal occupational injuries with 12 fatalities; Transport reported 9 fatalities, while the Construction industry had 6 fatalities.WorkSafe NZ said, "The work-related deaths listed in…
WorkSafe NZ urges businesses in flood-ravaged Auckland to make health and safety a priority in the workplace.The safety agency said employers should do what is possible to help workers. They should also discuss their safety plans with employees. “Workers have a right to be kept safe and healthy, whether they are involved in cleaning up or clocking on f…
SafeWork NSW has commenced a compliance campaign focusing on electrical risks in the workplace.Head of SafeWork NSW, Natasha Mann said working near electrical installations, failing to follow electrical wiring regulations and faulty electrical appliances can cause serious injuries. “Tragically a 35-year-old man was killed in Earlwood last year when he…
A Queensland roofing company and its supervisor have recently pleaded guilty to workplace safety breaches after a worker sustained multiple injuries in a roof fall.The worker fell about seven metres from a warehouse roof onto a concrete floor in September 2020.The Richlands Magistrates Court ordered the company to pay a $50,000 fine, while the supervis…
SafeWork SA has accepted an enforceable undertaking from a crane hire company after one of its cranes collapsed on a building site in Adelaide in February 2021.No one was injured during the incident, but SafeWork SA said ‘the psychological impact of such a near miss can still be traumatic for people.’The company will spend over $350,000 on a number of…
The deadline for submitting applications for Round 8 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) is fast approaching, and heavy vehicle operators are being urged to apply for federal funding and help improve safety in the industry.The federal government has set aside approximately $4 million to support heavy…