A rider has been killed in a workplace incident after crashing their quad bike in Tauranga Monday morning.Police said emergency crews were sent to Ohauiti at about 9.20am.WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident.First published here.…
Essential Energy is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise electrical safety when putting up Christmas lights.Work Group Leader Steven Plant urges people to ensure Christmas lights are in good condition before using them.“If you’re pulling Christmas lights, powered decorations and extension leads out of storage, check their condition before you plug the…
A Geelong fruit and vegetable company has been sentenced for breaching health and safety regulations after a worker was injured by a forklift load.The worker sustained multiple fractures after being struck by a falling forklift load in July 2021. The company admitted to two counts of failing to provide safe systems of work following the incident.A Work…
A rider has died after rolling their quad-bike in New Zealand's South Island on Saturday night.Police confirmed the incident happened in Methven at around 10.30pm.The rider passed away at the scene.An investigation to determine the cause of the incident is ongoing.First published here.…
The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work which brought together more than 3000 delegates from 127 countries concluded on Thursday.The four-day event was closed by SafeWork’s Executive Director for Regulatory Engagement and this year’s World Congress President Andrew Gavrielatos.Mr Gavrielatos referred to this year’s attendees as a “communit…
New WHS regulations to help South Australian businesses prevent work-related psychological injuries and diseases will take effect this month.The new regulations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 provide guidance to South Australian businesses on how to protect workers’ mental health.Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector…
The Western Australian Government says it supports a ban on engineered stone to protect workers from silicosis.A recent Safe Work Australia report recommended a national ban on engineered stone use.Worksafe data shows 48 workers have been diagnosed with silicosis in Western Australia since 2018.“The Cook Government considers this information as indicat…
Queensland’s resources safety regulator urges mines to prioritise worker safety during the storm season.Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is encouraging mine operators to ensure adequate safety measures are in place during the storm season.The storm season starts in October and runs through April 30.RSHQ's Chief Operating Officer Rob Djukic…
NSW electricity distributor, Essential Energy has announced the winners of its 2023 Electricity Safety Week competition.More than 800 students from more than 850 schools took part in the annual contest.“It was a tough decision with so many creative and inspiring entries across the three categories - Be a Safety Star colouring-in, Be a Safety Star poste…
The NSW Resources Regulator has announced its compliance priorities for the first half of 2024.The regulator says publishing the document promotes transparency and encourages workplaces to comply with health and safety regulations.During the first six months of 2024, regulator ‘aims to complete eight compliance priorities which includes fires on mobile…
The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work is taking place in Sydney this week.The event brings together 3000 delegates from more than 125 countries to discuss workplace health and safety.The four-day congress has been organised by SafeWork NSW in partnership with the United Nations International Labour Organization, the International Social…
Safe Work Australia has released the November edition of its Quarterly newsletter.The newsletter highlights the activities undertaken by the federal safety agency to improve workplace health and safety in the past three months.In this edition, the federal safety agency welcomes Marie Boland as its new CEO, explains why it supports the ban on engineered…