SafeWork SA has published its Activity Report for the year 2023-2024.Key highlights of the Report include the implementation of new regulations to strengthen the protection of South Australian workers, a record-setting issuance of statutory notices, and a safety enforcement operation aimed at high-risk sectors.The report indicates that the regulatory b…
In an effort to mitigate musculoskeletal strain among electricians, WorkCover Queensland has joined forces with Master Electricians Australia as part of its Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives.According to WorkCover, electricians commonly face musculoskeletal injuries, which have the potential to lead to persistent health issues. These injuries can negat…
A fruit grower is facing charges after a truckie died at a warehouse in Shepparton last year.Authorities found a 50-year-old man unresponsive in a cool room with low oxygen levels, designed for apple storage, after someone noticed his car parked outside with the engine still running.The company is subject to two accusations in accordance with section 2…
The NSW Resources Regulator has approved a Work Health and Safety (WHS) enforceable undertaking from a mining company concerning a significant incident that took place in Boggabri on December 6, 2021.In an incident that did not result in any physical harm, a haul truck narrowly avoided a collision with a light vehicle carrying two passengers. The light…
SafeWork SA is calling on builders and contractors to place a higher emphasis on safety rather than succumbing to the pressures of heavy workloads as they strive to finalise projects before the Christmas shutdown.The alert comes in response to 19 incidents within the construction sector that were reported by SafeWork SA from 1 October to 14 November. I…
WorkSafe has filed charges against a hay and grain logistics firm in connection with the fatality of an employee at a storage facility located in Willaura, south of Ararat, two years ago.The company is confronted with two allegations pursuant to section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for not ensuring the provision and maintenance of a…
A man is battling for his life following an electric shock sustained during a workplace incident in Sydney.
Emergency services responded to Franklin Street in Malabar at around 8am on Monday following reports of a man sustaining injuries in a work-related incident.
According to reports, the man thought to be in his 30s experienced an electric shock.
Sa…
Safe Work Australia has released updated information on the ‘Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard’ for the 2022-23 period, which is now available on their data website titled "Our Data. Your Stories."
The ‘Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard’ offers up-to-date trend analysis regarding work health and safety (WHS) and workers' com…
A man has been injured in a farm vehicle incident in south-east Queensland on Friday morning.
The LifeFlight rescue helicopter landed at the farm in the Bundaberg region at about 11.50am.
LifeFlight said the man was ‘driving down a road to offload a sugar cane haul out truck when it rolled down an embankment and landed in a body of water.’…
A Brisbane worker was injured in a forklift incident on Friday morning.The man, reportedly in his 40s, was working in Manly when a forklift struck him shortly after 7 a.m.The scene was quickly attended by paramedics, who rendered assistance to the man suffering from serious injuries to both his leg and pelvis.He was rushed to the Princess Alexandr…
A man was flown to hospital by the LifeFlight rescue chopper following an incident involving machinery in central Queensland.The rescue helicopter was sent to a private property in the Gladstone region at 11:30am on Thursday morning.It is reported that the man in his 60s was operating a grader on a steep slope when the vehicle overturned.Paramedics adm…
The NSW Resources Regulator calls on employers to implement protective measures for mine workers in order to mitigate the risks associated with extreme heat.The Regulator warns that extreme heat can result in critical health problems, requiring hospitalisation and possibly leading to death. It is vital to remain cool and well-hydrated before, during, a…
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