A worker was taken to the hospital after he got stuck under machinery on the NSW Central Coast.The incident happened at a Somersby workplace on Tuesday morning.The man sustained leg injuries, according to NSW Ambulance.He was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he is reportedly in a stable condition.SafeWork NSW has been informed about the…
The Queensland parliament has recently passed new laws to enhance worker protection and advocacy, further strengthening its commitment to ensuring the safety of workers.According to the State Government, the recent legislation implements suggestions made in the Review of Queensland’s WHS Act 2011 and the national 2018 Review of the Model Work Health an…
The Queensland Government has recently published a comprehensive survey that examines the safety reporting culture in the state's mining industry. The State Government says the industry-wide survey, the first of its kind, involved the participation of over 7500 miners.The objective of the survey was to pinpoint the strengths and areas for improvement w…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently issued a reminder to heavy vehicle drivers and operators to focus on safety and be cautious while driving on the roads.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said “We know the Easter long weekend historically sees a surge in travel as holidaymakers hit the road to spend time with family and friends, making…
A rider was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital following a quad bike crash at Blackbutt South on Sunday morning.A spokesperson for QAS confirmed the rider sustained serious injuries to their leg.Emergency services were alerted at around 9:40am, and a rescue chopper successfully landed near the scene. The rider was then flown to the h…
A recently produced animated video illustrating the unfortunate injury of a mine worker is being distributed to various mines in Queensland. The purpose of this animation is to provide valuable information to mine workers on preventing severe injuries when operating around pick and carry cranes.The video showcases an incident that occurred on August 1,…
WorkSafe has brought charges against a metal galvanizing company for not ensuring the safety of workers who were exposed to the hazards of working under suspended loads at a factory in Dandenong South.The company has been charged with two violations under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for their failure to ensure a safe and ris…
A rider has died following a quad bike crash in South Australia. First responders arrived at the scene near Spencer Highway, Port Broughton shortly after 1.30am on Saturday 30 March following reports of two quad bikes colliding with a fence in a field.One rider, a 39-year-old Pennington man, suffered severe injuries and was flown to the Royal Adel…
WorkSafe NZ has issued a safety alert underscoring the grave health and safety dangers posed by high levels of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure for workers in the stone benchtop industry."Cases of silicosis began to be identified in people working with engineered stone benchtops in Queensland, Australia, in 2015," WorkSafe states in the ale…
Five people have died in quad bike related incidents since the beginning of this year, according to Safe Work Australia data.Quad bikes have been identified as the leading cause of fatalities and severe injuries on Australian farms.In the previous year, Australia witnessed a total of 13 quad bike-related deaths.On average, quad bikes are responsib…
On 22nd March 2024, WHS ministers held a meeting to address the draft amendments to the model WHS Regulations, with the objective of enforcing a ban on engineered stone.Safe Work Australia said the WHS ministers unanimously agreed that the ban would be applicable to engineered stone benchtops, panels, and slabs."In making their decision, WHS ministers…
A person has suffered fatal injuries after an incident with a vehicle on a private property in Westmorland.The Thursday afternoon incident involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, according to police.Unfortunately, one person passed away at the scene.WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident.Source: New Zealand police.…