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Man rescued after being trapped under grain silo in Queensland(Post)
Man Rescued After Being Trapped Under Grain Silo in Queensland A man sustained severe leg injuries after becoming trapped under a grain silo in central Queensland, prompting a swift emergency respons
Key sectors on WorkSafe's watchlist to minimise injuries(Post)In short: WorkSafe Victoria will concentrate its prevention effort on five key industry sectors — health care and social assistance, construction, government, agriculture and manufacturing — because t
WorkSafe advises farmers to wear seatbelts while operating tractors(Post)WorkSafe advises farmers to wear seatbelts while operating tractors and to stay inside the rollover protective structure whenever a machine starts to tip. Abandoning the cab mid-roll is the most hazar
WorkSafe NZ highlights the importance of contractor management(Post)WorkSafe NZ highlights the importance of contractor management and detailed job planning following a serious workplace incident at a quarry operation. A worker was tasked with removing an elevated wal
Safe Work Australia updates workplace fatality figures(Post)```html Safe Work Australia Updates Workplace Fatality Figures Safe Work Australia has released the latest work related fatality figures, confirming ongoing challenges in workplace safety management
Tasmania reforms quad bike laws to reduce risks(Post)Tasmania Reforms Quad Bike Laws to Reduce Risks Tasmania has reformed quad bike laws to reduce risks associated with one of agriculture's most dangerous machines. The Tasmanian Government has amended
Man injured in quad bike crash while mustering cattle(Post)Man Injured in Quad Bike Crash While Mustering Cattle North-East of Roma A man was injured in a quad bike crash while mustering cattle on a private property north-east of Roma on Tuesday morning, pro
NHVR calls for safer livestock transport methods in the lead up to National Farm Safety Week(Post)NHVR Calls for Safer Livestock Transport Methods in the Lead Up to National Farm Safety Week The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling on all stakeholders in the livestock supply chain t
Eleven Australian workers fatally injured in workplace incidents so far this year(Post)Eleven Australian Workers Fatally Injured in Workplace Incidents So Far This Year New data released by Safe Work Australia indicates that 11 Australian workers have lost their lives at work this year
Thursday 6th May 2021(Post)Safety News Roundup: Thursday 6th May 2021 Today's safety news brings a powerful survivor story from a young farm worker alongside an update on wild dog control funding for western Queensland council
NSW launches campaign to protect outdoor workers from skin cancer(Post)NSW Launches Campaign to Protect Outdoor Workers from Skin Cancer Cancer Institute NSW has launched a new campaign warning workers about dangers of skin cancer. People working outdoors face up to thr