South Australia plans to prohibit engineered stone products starting on 1 July 2024, in line with other states and territories to safeguard workers from the danger of deadly lung illnesses.SafeWork SA has rolled out a statewide initiative aimed at increasing awareness about the ban and its impact on businesses, workers, consumers, and the public.The ca…
A man has sustained critical injuries after becoming wedged between a fence and a scissor lift south of Brisbane. Paramedics responded to the scene on Torch St in Ipswich at around 7.10am on Thursday, where they administered treatment to the man.The man in his sixties was swiftly transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition.Wo…
A fatality has been reported due to a workplace incident in the Whangarei District on Wednesday evening.Police were informed about the incident at about 5pm.The incident occurred in a rural area, according to the police.WorkSafe is aware of the incident.First published here.…
A man sustained a head injury after being crushed by a cow at a cattle sale in Queensland.The incident happened at a Warwick sales yard on Tuesday morning.Ambulance paramedics said the head injury could have posed a threat to the man's life.They provided immediate treatment at the scene before transporting the injured man to Warwick Hospital.Read…
New guidance has been released by Safe Work Australia to provide assistance to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) in understanding their obligations concerning work health and safety in relation to the upcoming ban on engineered stone. This ban is scheduled to come into force on 1 July 2024.According to Safe Work Australia, the guidan…
A man has been killed in a workplace incident on the Gold Coast.Emergency responders rushed to Darlington Drive in Yatala at 2.45am on Tuesday in response to reports of a workplace incident.Paramedics attended to a man in his 30s who had sustained critical injuries.The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.First published here.…
New Zealand’s workplace health and safety watchdog has released fresh guidelines outlining the necessary steps to ensure that imported buildings or building parts, such as a bathroom pod, meet electrical safety standards prior to being connected to a power source.“Buildings or parts of a building imported into New Zealand often have wiring and fittings…
A man was transported to hospital after he fell through a roof in Adelaide on Saturday afternoon.Emergency services hurried to Brahma Lodge shortly after 2pm to assist the man.The man sustained severe head injuries in the fall and was conveyed to the hospital for medical care.Originally published here.…
A Victorian mining company was recently found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $400,000 for failing to provide adequate protection for workers from crystalline silica dust.The company was convicted in the Wonthaggi Magistrates' Court for admitting to two counts of not providing or maintaining safe work equipment or systems.A verdict was reached agai…
SafeWork SA is conducting audits on residential aged care facilities in South Australia to mitigate the potential risks of injury to residents and workers.Inspectors are currently carrying out compliance checks to assess how workers utilise equipment and various methods to transfer residents with restricted mobility between different locations.Saf…
A man’s life hangs in the balance following an incident involving a scissor lift in Melbourne's southwest.Emergency services were sent to Altona North at around 8pm on Wednesday.The man in his 40s was in a critical condition when he was transported to the Royal Melbourne Hospital following an upper body injury.WorkSafe has been notified about the…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has approved the Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice to enhance safety standards within the waste and recycling sector, as well as for the companies that use these services.Sponsored by the Waste and Recycling Industry Association of Queensland, the Code has been developed to help the waste and recy…
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