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 regarding the risks associated with noise exposure.As part of this effort, SafeWork inspectors will conduct compliance audits across different industrie…
A Victorian scrap metal recycler received a $40,000 fine due to an incident involving a contractor whose arm became trapped in a machine lacking proper guarding.The company received its sentencing in the Sunshine Magistrates' Court after admitting guilt to two counts of failing to provide a safe work environment.The company received a fine without…
WorkSafe Victoria has undergone a leadership transition with the recent appointment of Joe Calafiore as the safety watchdog's new CEO.According to the Victorian Government, Mr Calafiore who previously acted as the interim boss of the safety agency possesses a vast amount of experience that prepares him for the task ahead.Mr. Calafiore assumes the role…
A 22-year-old man sustained fatal injuries while working at a farm in Canterbury on Tuesday morning.According to a police spokesperson, emergency services were contacted regarding an incident at a property in Newland just after 10am.The man was found dead at the scene.WorkSafe is aware of the incident.More details can be found here.…
Parents are being advised to prevent children from using quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles due to a worrying increase in injury cases at a South Australian Women’s and Children’s Hospital.From December to March, the Paediatric Major Trauma Service at the hospital attended to eight patients who sustained injuries from both adult and child-sized q…
A new bill has been introduced by Queensland's Industrial Relations Minister, Grace Grace, with the goal of strengthening the State's workers' compensation scheme.The Workers’ Compensation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 has been introduced to the State Parliament after an Independent Review led by former QIRC Commissioner Glenys Fisher and E…
According to the latest figures from Safe Work Australia, the death toll from quad bike incidents continues to rise, with 10 fatalities reported this year.In 2023, there were a total of 23 deaths related to quad bikes.Since 2011, over 200 people have lost their lives in incidents involving quad bikes.The year with the highest number of deaths was…
SafeWork SA has recently issued a reminder to businesses to conduct regular tree inspections following a series of recent incidents where people were seriously injured by falling branches.In February, a person died after being struck by a tree branch in the Adelaide Park Lands. During that same month, another person sustained severe injuries in a compa…
A truck driver has been injured after his vehicle swerved off the road and crashed into trees in southern Queensland.The incident occurred on Tuesday morning.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter landed at the scene at around 11am.A passing motorist discovered the man trapped in the truck, and contacted ambulance paramedics.After receiving initial trea…
Safe Work Australia's most recent data discloses that 29 Australian workers have been killed at work this year.Transport postal and warehousing industry has the highest number of fatalities at 7, followed by the Agriculture forestry and fishing industry with 6 fatalities.The construction sector comes in third place, reporting five work-related deaths.…
World Day for Safety and Health at Work (World Day) and Workers' Memorial Day will be observed on Sunday, April 28, 2024.Safe Work Australia’s most recent data reveals that 195 workers in Australia died in work-related incidents in 2022.This alarming statistic emphasises the need to raise awareness about workplace health and safety to prevent injuries…
WorkSafe has launched a proactive inspection program to assess security concerns at construction sites in Western Australia.According to WorkSafe, the program will target various randomly-chosen sites in both urban and regional areas of the State during the 2024/25 financial year.“There have been incidents in which construction sites have been accessed…