Safe Work Australia is reminding businesses that Australia will adopt the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7 (GHS 7) in January 2023.The federal safety agency says that Australia is approaching the last phase of the two-year transition, and urgesbusinesses that handle chemicals to get ready for GHS 7."Fro…
SafeWork SA reminds farmers to be extra careful when working with machinery during the harvesting season.The reminder comes after the safety watchdog was recently notified of a number of incidents involving unguarded machinery.SafeWork SA said a farm worker recently lost several fingers after becoming trapped in an unguarded grain transfer auger."Inspe…
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after a farm incident in the Southern Downs Region.According to reports, the woman in her 60s was driving a tractor with a slasher when the incident took place in Ballandean around midday on Thursday.The woman lost her legs and an arm during the incident.She was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in critical…
National Asbestos Awareness Week runs from 22-28 November 2022 and Northern Territory tradies are reminded to 'think twice' before commencing work in buildings constructed before 1990.NT WorkSafe issued the reminder after contractors recently found asbestos in unexpected locations in Darwin. The safety watchdog issued a safety alert following the incid…
A construction union has called on the Federal Government to ban imports of engineered stone products by July 2024.The Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) said it would instruct its members to stop using the product if the government fails to take action.Acting CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith said, "This product is killing work…
The federal government will invest $4 million into projects that improve heavy vehicle safety through Round 8 of the NHVR's Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative program.National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief Executive Officer Sal Petroccitto said "It's about investing in the initiatives that will ensure the heavy vehicle industry continues to move sa…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has flown a woman to hospital after she was trampled by a cow on Sunday afternoon. The woman in her 50s was working with cattle at a friend’s property when she was attacked by one of the animals. The rescue chopper was tasked to a private property northwest of Dayboro, at about 2.45 pm.She was airlifted to Royal Br…
A New Zealand meat company has been sentenced for violating workplace safety rules after a worker was crushed to death while operating a modified machine.The Palmerston North District Court ordered the Manawatū based company to pay a fine of $350,000 following the death of the 47-year-old worker in April 2021.The company was also ordered to pay reparat…
As part of Asbestos Awareness Week, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will live-stream a free asbestos safety session today to share information on working safely with asbestos.Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said WHSQ will use the online safety session to enlighten the public on the dangers of cleaning asbestos fences and roofs with hig…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating an incident in which a man was seriously injured after being struck by a weight at a Brisbane gym.The man, believed to be in his 30s, was training at the gym when the incident happened on Thursday morning.Paramedics were called to the Spring Hill gym shortly before 5.50 am.They attempted to revive…
A Queensland farmer who was rescued after being trapped in mud for two days has died in hospital.The 95-year-old man fell from his tractor while working near a dam south of Gympie on November 6.Paramedics found the man stuck in mud after two days.He was taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in critical condition, but police confirmed the man…
Tasmanian police are urging motorists to slow down at roadworks after police recently issued infringements at Paramatta Creek.Inspector Nick Clark said some motorists ignore temporary traffic lights, putting road workers' lives at risk."Officers from Western Road Policing Services attended and fined nine motorists for failing to stop as required on a r…