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Mine safety authority releases animation after devastating tire malfunction(Post)
The NSW Resources Regulator has published an animation that outlines an incident at Clovass Quarry on 8 February 2024, during which two workers sustained injuries due to a catastrophic failure of a t ...
SafeWork SA issues warning after auger operator dies(Post)A warning has been issued to businesses and their workers regarding the hazards of using augers, in light of a fatal incident involving a worker at a property south of Adelaide last month. SafeW ...
SafeWork SA introduces campaign to raise awareness about hearing loss(Post)SafeWork SA has initiated a campaign aimed at addressing the hazards linked to working in environments with high levels of noise.The campaign, set to run for six months, seeks to promote awareness re ...
Ergon Energy urges caution around powerlines(Post)Ergon Energy urges farm machinery operators to exercise caution around powerlines.The electricity distributor says there were 57 incidents involving farm machinery contacting powerlines in Queen ...
Fatality in emergency care leads to WorkSafe charges(Post)A Vic public healthcare provider is facing charges after a patient died at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in June 2024. The Melbourne-based service is confronted with one charge under section 23(1) of ...
Border blitz prioritises mental well-being and falls prevention(Post)A recent safety blitz conducted by WorkSafe and SafeWork along the NSW/Victoria border has revealed potential fall hazards and emphasised the importance of addressing mental health risks in construct ...
SafeWork SA issues scaffolding collapse safety warning(Post)Three separate incidents involving workers sustaining severe injuries from scaffold falls at residential construction sites have triggered a warning from SafeWork SA.One such incident took place ...
New Zealand forestry company to pay over $500k after fatal workplace incident(Post)A New Zealand forestry company has been fined a total of $536,000 following a fatal workplace incident near Wairoa two years ago.The man was repairing a harvester head when he was crushed in November ...
New Zealand roofing company fined after teenage worker falls through skylight(Post)A New Zealand roofing company was recently ordered to pay a fine of $25,000 and reparations of $40,000 after a 14-year-old boy fell through a roof skylight, suffering multiple fractures.The company w ...
NZ business allocates $323k for safety upgrades after employee sustains eye injuries(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand has adopted a new safety commitment from a renowned household brand, which is primarily focused on AI technology that offers real-time hazard alerts.This follows an incident in M ...
Safe Work Australia updates ‘Family and domestic violence at work’ information sheet(Post)Safe Work Australia has revised the information sheet on Family and domestic violence at work to align with the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning paid leave entitlements for fami ...
