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Electrical Emergency Preparedness: Guide for Contractors and Trades
Electrical Emergency Preparedness: Guide for Contractors and Trades
Worker fatalities in Australia have exhibited a notable decrease over the years. The fatality rate per worker has nearly halved from 2.98 in 2004 to 1.43 in 2022. Despite these advancements in enhancing work health and safety standards, it is crucial to note that every work-related fatality is a tragedy. The ongoing need for continued efforts to ensure…
Occupational Safety and Health: Complete Overview and Guide
Occupational Safety and Health: Complete Overview and Guide
Prevalence of Workplace Incidents in AustraliaInjuries in the workplace are a leading cause of fatalities and injury in Australia. While workplace accidents can happen in any industry, specific sectors are reported to have more casualties than others. According to Safe Work Australia's data, the transport, postal, and warehousing industries had th…
SafeWork SA introduces campaign to raise awareness about hearing loss
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…
VIC company fined after a worker's arm became trapped in a shredder
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…
New chief executive takes charge at WorkSafe Victoria
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…
Man killed in workplace incident at NZ farm
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.…
SA parents urged to prevent kids from using quad bikes
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…
Queensland introduces new legislation to enhance workers' compensation scheme
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…
Quad bike death toll rises
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 reminds businesses to conduct regular maintenance on trees
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…
Truck driver flown to hospital after rollover crash in southern Queensland
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…