A tragic workplace accident has highlighted the importance of Construction White Card training and strict safety measures on worksites. A handyperson fell approximately 8.5 metres through a fragile skylight while attempting to place a tarp over it, suffering fatal injuries.... Read More

Earlier this year, two workers at a Queensland construction site suffered severe burn injuries during a flash fire incident. They were applying waterproofing to a structure using materials that release flammable vapours at ambient temperatures. A temporary covered enclosure was... Read More

The Importance of Psychosocial Factors in Work Injury ManagementResearch emphasises the significant role of psychosocial factors such as workplace culture, early communication, and support systems in influencing recovery and RTW outcomes. Workplaces that respond to injuries in a fair, constructive,... Read More

In December 2020, a worker was seriously injured after falling almost five metres from a stillage container that was being lifted by a forklift. The worker was repairing a jammed roller door when the container tipped, causing a dangerous fall.... Read More

There is a specific procedure that must be followed in order to become a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) in New South Wales (NSW) as required by NSW WHS Act. By advocating for workers’ interests in health and safety issues, HSRs play a... Read More

These pictures were taken from a residential construction site next to a primary school. Residential construction sites are notorious for poor safety practises especially house keeping. Apart from the obvious electrical hazard the second image shows a gap in the... Read More