The August edition of the Safe Work Australia Quarterly Newsletter has been published.Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Baxter said the newsletter provides insight into Safe Work Australia’s data, how the federal safety agency is innovating to enhance data collection and how this will help improve workplace safety. “Developing an ev…
Emergency services were called to Balclutha after a work-related incident on Tuesday afternoon.A worker suffered fatal injuries during the incident just after 4.20pm.Police said WorkSafe is aware of the incident.Read the original article here.…
WorkSafe has confirmed it has opened an investigation into the death of a 58-year-old road worker who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning.WorkSafe said the man’s ute was hit by a car on a Melbourne freeway just after midnight.The death brings Victoria’s workplace fatality toll to 41 for 2023, eight fewer than at the same time last…
A person has been killed in a workplace incident in New Zealand's North Island.The worker was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon.Emergency crews were called at around 4pm, but the worker died at the scene, according to police.WorkSafe has been notified.The above article was originally published here.…
A traffic controller sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a car on Wednesday morning.The 58-year-old man was working on a Melbourne freeway when he was reportedly hit by a car just after midnight.The man was transported to hospital but later died.Investigations into the incident are ongoing.Read the original article here.…
WorkSafe is warning workplaces about the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.WorkSafe says lithium-ion batteries are used in many products including power tools, scooters, forklifts and electric vehicles among others.“These products may be used, stored or charged in a workplace or an area under the management and control of an organisation…
A Victorian hospital is facing charges under the OHS Act after an aged care resident died following a reclining chair incident in October 2021.The elderly woman fell after the back of the chair detached as a worker tried to move it.The 93-year old woman succumbed to her injuries a week later. WorkSafe accuses the hospital of failing to ensure chairs us…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently reminded truck and light vehicle drivers to make road safety a priority.The regulator issued the reminder during this year’s Queensland Road Safety Week (21-25 August), a week-long event aimed at promoting road safety in Queensland.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said the regulator supports this yea…
Victorian workers at risk of silicosis will continue to access free health screening after WorkSafe extended its partnership with a Melbourne-based occupational respiratory clinic for a period of three years.The clinic has screened more than 600 stonemasons since it was launched. WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer said, "This…
WorkSafe has filed charges against a transport company following the death of a worker in the state’s east.The 60-year-old man died after falling four metres from the top of a truck in January 2022.WorkSafe has charged the company with a single breach of the OHS Act for failing to provide a safe work environment.The parties will appear in court on…
Safe Work Australia has recently announced the release of a new data website that provides national occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation data ‘in an intuitive and user-friendly way.’In March, the federal safety agency released a beta version of the data website and requested feedback from key stakeholders.“The new website provides a…
WorkSafe WA inspectors are visiting aged care facilities to check that employers are complying with occupational health and safety regulations.Inspectors will focus on specific hazards in the industry, workplace violence and aggression and staff training.WorkSafe Deputy Commissioner Sally North said the program aims to help employers to develop sa…