-
Safe Work Australia releases new work-related injuries and fatalities data(Post)
New statistics reveal that Australian workers are still facing significant rates of illness and injury in the workplace.Disturbingly, the number of workers who suffered fatal injuries at work rose to ...
Friday 5th March 2021(Post)Multiple charges laid over tank container fire. An industrial equipment supplier has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria regarding a serious workplace incident at Derrimut.In May 2019, two workers ...
Safety Innovations and Highlights of 2023: Year in Review(Post)The constant evolution of technology and the changing dynamics of work environments necessitate a keen eye on safety innovations. The year 2023 has proven to be a milestone in, with many advancements ...
Tuesday 30th March 2021(Post)E-cigarette battery explodes inside worker's pocket. In January 2021, a WA mine worker received severe thermal and chemical burns when his electronic cigarette battery spontaneously ignited in ...
Wednesday 12th May 2021(Post)Safety with asbestos a priority. SafeWork SA will commence proactive compliance audits of licensed asbestos removal jobs to ensure they meet the required regulations.Beginning on 10 May 202 ...
Thursday 11th March 2021(Post)Double conviction after crane tipping incident. Following a crane tipping incident in 2017, a crane and rigging business and employee were charged by SafeWork SA.White Crane and Rigging Service ...
Health and Safety Cracks Down on Height Risks.(Post)Cairns workplace incident leaves man crushed by forklift with serious injuries. A 38-year-old man is currently in a stable condition in Cairns Hospital after reportedly being crushed by a ...
Monday 19th April 2021(Post)Power Lines Hit by Crane. A truck driver received an electric shock when the boom of the crane he was operating struck overhead power lines. The driver was delivering timber to a building site a ...
Tuesday 2nd March 2021(Post)Farmers urged to put safety first. Agriculture remains one of Victoria's most dangerous industries despite only employing about two per cent of its workers. Victorian farmers and workers make up ...
Tuesday 20th April 2021(Post)Forklift owners and operators issued with Safety Alert. A new safety alert has been issued by NT Worksafe following two forklift incidents that occurred recently in the Darwin area.The Safety Al ...
EPA reviews demolition methodology for Batemans Bay Bridge(Post)EPA reviews demolition methodology for 65-year-old Batemans Bay Bridge. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) reviewed the demolition methodology and control measures the construction p ...
