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A firefighter sustained burns while responding to a large fire near Wondai on Friday afternoon. A spokesperson for QAS stated that the firie was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in stable condition with hand burns. The fire in Wondai, which was active near Simpsons and Mollenhauers roads, was reported around 11:40am. Reports indicated that no properties wer…
An intensive care nurse affiliated with the Royal Adelaide Hospital is being honored as South Australia's top safety advocate after being awarded the first-ever SafeWork SA HSR of the Year. Over 200 Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) from across South Australia recently gathered at the Adelaide Pavilion for the 2025 HSR Forum, which was organise…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging heavy vehicle operators to give precedence to their work and rest obligations during this National Work Safe Month, in light of 5,257 fatigue-related violations recorded nationwide in the previous financial year. NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said that driving while feeling drowsy, or…
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a physiotherapist after an investigation into claims of fraudulent billing for services rendered to injured employees. The 36-year-old physiotherapist has been charged with four counts under section 82(1) of the Crimes Act for unlawfully acquiring financial benefits through deception. WorkSafe alleges ‘that between…
Comcare is urging all workplaces to engage in National Safe Work Month by utilising available resources, initiating important discussions, and prioritising safety daily throughout October and afterward.  The federal safety authority says it received notification of 1,671 incidents classified as notifiable under the Work Health and Safety Act duri…
A boy was transported by air to the hospital following an ATV incident in south-west Queensland on Sunday afternoon. The LifeFlight helicopter was called to a private property in the Western Downs region, landing close to the scene at around 3:40pm. The LifeFlight crew joined forces with local ambulance paramedics to perform intubation on the patient…
Cathy Henderson has been appointed as the new CEO of WorkSafe Victoria. Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC Ben Carroll praised Ms Henderson for her new role, recognising her extensive experience in community, regulatory, and public sectors along with her solid background in local government “I congratulate Ms Henderson on her a…