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Man suffers fatal electrocution in rural Queensland(Post)
A 43-year-old man has been killed following an electrocution incident in rural Queensland on Thursday. The incident took place at a property in Tallegalla, about 60 kilometers west of Brisbane,
Melbourne worker fatally electrocuted after lift hits power lines(Post)WorkSafe is probing a fatal scissor lift incident that occurred in Melbourne last week. A 34-year-old man was reportedly working on a scissor lift when it struck overhead power lines on Monday aftern
VIC feedlot company charged over workplace fatal electrocution(Post)WorkSafe has laid charges against a feedlot operator after a worker was fatally electrocuted near Dimboola two years ago.WorkSafe said the 29-year-old man was stacking hay bales when the machinery he
Worker succumbs to burn injuries after Brisbane electrocution incident(Post)A worker has passed away due to severe burn injuries sustained from an electrocution incident in Brisbane. The 30-year-old man from Sunshine Coast succumbed to his injuries a few days after the incide
WorkCover collaboration enables electricians to safeguard themselves from musculoskeletal strain(Post)In an effort to mitigate musculoskeletal strain among electricians, WorkCover Queensland has joined forces with Master Electricians Australia as part of its Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives.According
Heavy vehicle regulator approves seventh Electronic Work Diary(Post)Heavy vehicle operators can now choose from seven apps for Electronic Work Diary (EWD) after the NHVR recently approved a seventh provider.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said there are many benefits of usin
Worker flown to hospital after suspected electrocution in southern Queensland (Post)A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being electrocuted in a work-related incident in southern Queensland.The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon.The Toowoomba-based RACQ LifeFligh
Gas appliance safety in the spotlight(Post)Gas appliance safety in the spotlight. Western Australia's gas safety regulator, Building and Energy, is running a campaign this winter on the importance of staying warm and safe by having gas heaters
$100,000 fine for demolition company after fatal wall collapse(Post)$100,000 fine for demolition company after fatal wall collapse. A demolition contractor has pleaded guilty in the Ballarat Magistrates Court to one charge of failing to maintain a safe workplace follo
Ergon advises operators of large vehicles and machinery to exercise caution when working near overhead powerlines(Post)Regional Queensland’s electricity distributor, Ergon Energy, is advising all truck drivers, machinery operators, and workplaces to remain alert around overhead powerlines and electrical infrastructur
SA safety alert focuses on risks with excavation work(Post)SA safety alert focuses on risks with excavation work.Following two separate incidents in two weeks involving collapsed trenches, SafeWork SA has released new information to help manage the risk of gr
