A Melbourne grocery store has been convicted and fined after an employee's hand became stuck in a meat mincer.The company was recently sentenced in the Sunshine Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to failing to provide or maintain a safe plant, and failing to provide training to workers.During the incident in June 2020, the worker was using the me…
Safe Work Australia seeks public input on the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations relating to Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs).The federal safety regulator welcomes feedback from operators of MHF facilities in Australia, Australian MHF regulators and members of the public interested in MHFs."The purpose of this consultation is to gather eviden…
A WorkSafe Tasmania investigation into the deaths of six children at a primary school in Devonport is continuing.The children died after a strong wind lifted a jumping castle into the air in December 2021.WorkSafe Executive Director and Work Health and Safety Regulator Robyn Pearce said she is aware that the public was eagerly waiting for the safety wa…
Western Australia’s occupational health and safety watchdog has launched an investigation after a 68-year-old man was killed in a farm incident near Beverley on Tuesday.The man suffered fatal injuries after reportedly being struck by machinery.“Our investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing fu…
SafeWork NSW is conducting an inspection program in the manufacturing industry in the Sydney metropolitan area to ensure the safety of machinery operators. SafeWork Executive Director Compliance and Dispute Resolution Matt Press said a man in his 20s died in an incident involving machinery at a Riverstone recycling centre in July.“Sixty-five per cent o…
The LifeFlight Surat Gas rescue helicopter has airlifted an injured man to hospital after a truck rolled over at a worksite in South West Queensland.LifeFlight said the man in his 20s suffered head injuries after the incident on Tuesday afternoon.He was flown to Roma by the rescue chopper and later taken to Roma Hospital by ambulance paramedics.He was…
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting solar panel installation sites across the State to ensure employees work in a safe environment.SafeWork NSW Executive Director Compliance & Dispute Resolution Matthew Press said a similar operation conducted last year revealed some unsafe practices. “The installation of solar photovoltaic systems on rooftops has…
A motorcycle rider has died following a training incident at Somerton on Saturday morning.The 65-year-old woman reportedly crashed into a fence during a licence training course around 11:25 am.A WorkSafe investigation has been commenced into the fatal crash. Source: WorkSafe Victoria website.…
A Sydney roofing company was recently sentenced in the NSW District Court for breaches of safety regulations after a worker fell from a roof at a worksite in 2019.Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the company was fined for failing to ensure a safe working environment for employees.“This is a case where the court heard a worker fell while helping t…
The new respirable coal dust workplace exposure standard of 1.5 mg/m3 took effect in Queensland on 1 October 2022.Consequently, WorkSafe advises businesses that work with coal to review dust control measures to ensure they meet the new requirements. The safety agency also wants workers to wear personal protective equipment to minimise the risk of expos…
A young boy was airlifted to hospital with head injuries after being knocked down by a gate in South West Queensland.The boy was attending a working stock event when a horse reportedly kicked the gate on Saturday morning.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter landed at the scene just before 9 am.Queensland Ambulance paramedics stabilised the boy at the…
October 1 officially kicked off National Safe Work Month and Safe Work Australia reminds workplaces to ‘know safety, work safely’ and make workplace safety a priority.Safe Work Australia said National Safe Work Month is a time to raise awareness about workplace health and safety and encourage everyone to speak about safety at work.The federal safety ag…