Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs Michael Ferguson has said that WorkSafe Month serves as a crucial opportunity for Tasmanians to assess their commitment to health, safety, and overall wellbeing in their work environments.The Minister said that whether acting as a team leader or working on the front lines, October provides a valuable cha…
A worker was transported to hospital following a fire at an underground gold mine in regional Victoria.The ABC News reported that workers were moved to safe chambers as a preventative measure following a truck fire on Wednesday morning.Firefighters arrived at the scene around 9:30am, where they discovered a minor fire in a construction vehicle.Ambulanc…
New statistics reveal that Australian workers are still facing significant rates of illness and injury in the workplace.Disturbingly, the number of workers who suffered fatal injuries at work rose to 200 in 2023, up from 195 in 2022, as detailed in the Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024 report.The yearly report o…
Industrial Relations Minister Simone McGurk has announced an extension of the transitional period for adhering to regulations concerning falls from height on construction sites in Western Australia.According to the Minister, the transitional period will continue until September 30, 2026, and will be succeeded by a six-month period of Regulatory In…
Tasmania recently became the final Australian state to approve industrial manslaughter legislation, with the Opposition successfully pushing for its introduction in the state parliament.The bill, approved by the Upper House last week, permits charging both companies and individuals for negligence or failure to fulfil their duties if it results in a wor…
A tragic workplace incident in Cambridge has claimed the life of a person.Emergency responders were summoned to a business premises on Peake Rd on Tuesday afternoon.A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been notified about the incident.The workplace safety regulator confirmed it has sent inspectors to the scene.Read the original article here.…
The NSW Resources Regulator has warned mines following a surge in incidents related to mobile plant pulling operations. In two separate instances, workers were fortunate to avoid injury when metal objects were propelled at high velocities due to the failure of ropes or slings. The investigations disclosed that there were shortcomings in the documentati…
Safety messages like wearing a helmet on a quad bike, being cautious around electrical equipment, and washing hands after handling animals will be included in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.A total of twelve children from different parts of Queensland have been recognised as winners in this year's calendar competition. Notable entries include those from…
SafeWork NSW is encouraging workers to contribute to fostering a culture of R U OK? on a daily basis, rather than just one day a year, in order to promote mentally safe and healthy work environments.The NSW workplace safety regulator believes that addressing psychosocial hazards like heavy workloads, trauma exposure, bullying, and harassment leads to a…
New Zealand’s workplace safety watchdog, WorkSafe, has released priority plans that will implement its new strategy for the next two years.The plans include industries with the greatest incidence of work-related injuries in New Zealand specifically construction, manufacturing, forestry, and agriculture.WorkSafe explains that the new approach will strea…
WorkSafe has initiated an investigation following a tragic incident in which a worker was killed by a metal bucket that fell at a concrete manufacturing site in Werribee.WorkSafe said the 36-year-old was ‘using a winch to position a mould for casting when the metal bucket, which was holding a length of chain, broke free from the top of a gantry, striki…
Safe Work Australia has introduced a new guide to assist in managing the health and safety risks related to rooftop solar installation tasks, covering aspects from retail and planning through to installation and testing.According to Safe Work Australia, the process of installing solar panels on rooftops involves substantial health and safety challenges…
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