Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is investigating an incident that injured two men, one of them severely, due to chemical burns on Wednesday morning.Ambulance paramedics were alerted to the incident in Acacia Ridge at about 10.39am.The two men, both in their forties, sustained chemical burns on various parts of their bodies and were attend…
A forklift operator was fatally crushed by bags of animal feed at a Melbourne warehouse on Thursday afternoon.WorkSafe said the man, 63, was trying to fix a torn bag of animal feed when three one-tonne bags fell on top of him, crushing him at approximately 2:30pm.The safety watchdog confirmed it was conducting an investigation to determine the circumst…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper flew a man to the hospital following a quad bike incident on Wednesday afternoon.The man was riding his quad bike through a national park in south-east Queensland at the time of the incident.The rescue chopper was dispatched to the scene at about 3:30pm.The man received treatment for several suspected fractures b…
The Electricity Safety Regulator under NT WorkSafe is inviting input from Territorians on the proposed amendments to the Northern Territory’s electrical safety rules.NT WorkSafe says the Government is updating the electrical safety regulations to ensure the safety of Territorians and minimise the risks associated with electrical hazards.“The new laws w…
Two teens were transported to Kingaroy Hospital with severe injuries on Tuesday evening after an all-terrain vehicle rolled in the South Burnett Region.Emergency crews were summoned to the incident near Kingaroy shortly before 7pm.According to Queensland Ambulance paramedics, a young girl sustained injuries to her head and spine and was taken to t…
A teenage boy has died in a workplace incident in Western Australia.The Saturday morning incident happened at a farm in Burakin.Reports indicate the 17-year-old boy was hit by a loader and was pronounced deceased at the scene.WorkSafe is investigating the incident.Read the original article here.…
A national waste management company is facing charges for violating federal work health and safety laws due to a fire incident that seriously injured a worker two years ago. The worker was operating machinery at the time of the incident.A single charge has been brought by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions against the company allegin…
A man has been killed in a quad bike incident in Canterbury, New Zealand.Emergency services were alerted to the incident on a property in Waimate just after 8pm on Saturday.Police confirmed that a man was found at the scene and unfortunately passed away.It is believed the man died after rolling his quad bike.Read the original article here.…
Safe Work Australia has released the Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand 2023 report.This report, published every two years, provides an overview of how workers' compensation schemes operate in Australia and New Zealand.Additionally, the report compares key features to highlight differences in workers' compensa…
An elderly man died in an ATV crash in South East Queensland last week.The man in his 70s lost his life following a rollover incident with his all-terrain vehicle in Witta on Monday evening.Paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but unfortunately, the man couldn’t be saved.He was pronounced deceased at the scene.Read the origi…
A Melbourne council was recently taken to court for its failure to file a WorkCover claim for an injured employee.The council received its sentence in the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court last week after admitting guilt to a single charge of failing to submit a worker's compensation claim to WorkSafe within 10 days of receiving it.The court gave the counc…
SafeWork NSW has attended the 2024 International Day of Mourning event hosted by Unions NSW, to honour those affected by workplace incidents.The event held in Sydney served as a commemoration for workers who have lost their lives, sustained injuries, or endured illnesses as a result of incidents occurring in the workplace.Statistics from Safe Work Aust…