The Victorian Government says it will continue with the task of modernising the State’s workers’ compensation scheme, WorkCover, reassuring both workers and businesses that depend on it, and ensuring its long-term sustainability.The Government says the creation of Return to Work Victoria will ensure the WorkCover Scheme Modernisation Bill gets support…
To increase awareness about the safety risks associated with asbestos, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and TAFE NSW have partnered to offer a free online course 'Asbestos Awareness and Safety' to the general public.According to the NSW Government, this ‘self-directed course’, referred to as a microskill, is designed for individuals who are likel…
Results from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show incidents of sexual coercion and unwelcome sexual advances in the Western Australian mining industry are on the decline. Nevertheless, the study highlights that gender discrimination and sexism continue to be major issues in the mining sector.The Centre for Transfo…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland reminds workers in the building, renovation, fabrication, and construction sectors to take note of the forthcoming nationwide prohibition on the use, distribution, production, and installation of engineered stone, set to be enforced in Queensland starting from 1 July 2024.In a regulated manner, workers and busines…
SafeWork SA has recently urged employers to activate their hot weather policy or implement necessary precautions to protect workers from heat-related risks.Temperatures were expected to reach 37 degrees in several parts of the state during the weekend, according to the safety watchdog.SafeWork SA encourages employers to make necessary adjustments to wo…
The Department of Justice and Community Safety has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria following an assault on a worker at a Melbourne Youth Justice centre in March 2023.A single charge has been brought against the department for failing to meet the requirements of section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which pertains to the provision a…
The 2023 WorkSafe Awards served as a platform to showcase the incredible stories of resilience, innovation, and unwavering resolve from individuals and organisations in Victoria.With an impressive turnout of over 350 attendees, last week's event celebrated outstanding achievements in workplace health and safety, as well as successful return-to-work ini…
A worker was flown to hospital with severe injuries following an incident involving an electric company in Marlborough.A rescue chopper landed on the road to provide assistance to the injured worker.A St John spokesperson confirmed the dispatch of one ambulance and a helicopter to the scene.They said one person was conveyed to Wellington Hospital for u…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has conducted an airlift of a teenage boy after the quad bike he was riding rolled off a trail and tumbled down a ten-metre slope.The aeromedical team responded to the incident at a private property northwest of Gympie at about 11:30am on Thursday morning.Upon arrival, the pilot safely landed the helicopter in…
SafeWork NSW has initiated a campaign to enforce compliance with regulations regarding the safe installation of rooftop solar equipment.According to the safety watchdog, safety inspectors want to ensure business owners are conducting safety assessments on subcontractors and that all workers in the industry are implementing safe work practices.Safe…
A worker was swiftly transported to the hospital following a forklift incident in Adelaide.Reports indicated that a forklift had toppled over, trapping the man in his 20s underneath on Thursday morning.The man's condition remained stable as he was transported to the hospital by ambulance paramedics.SafeWork SA has commenced an investigation and de…
Legal charges have been brought against a construction company in connection with a tragic incident that led to the unfortunate death of a worker at a construction site in Cheltenham two years ago.The charges stem from the alleged failure of the company to provide a safe working environment, as stipulated by the Victorian OHS Act. Specifically, the com…