A 75 year-old farmer was killed while removing a large rock stuck in a rock picker attached to a tractor. Once the rock was dislodged, residual power in the hydraulic lines caused the machine's rotating parts to move, crushing the farmer.

In a recent incident, a person died when a drum exploded unexpectedly at a property. Initial investigations indicate the person was using the drum as a work platform while undertaking welding activities. Investigations are continuing.

In a recent incident, a worker died after being struck by a hay bale. Early investigations indicated the hay bales were being loaded by a handler while another worker was working nearby, when a bale crushed him.

Sexual harassment in the workplace isn't just offensive and demoralising – it's illegal. If you're an employer, it's vital to understand your legal responsibilities to create a safe and respectful environment for everyone on your team.

The subject of structural integrity of grain silos and the importance of regular inspections has come up several time in the past few months during site audits conducted by Continu Risk Management.

Managing Psychosocial Hazards in The Workplace Making You Stressed?

Under the Work Health and Safety Act the term ‘health’ is defined to include both physical and psychological health meaning PCBUs must manage risks to psychological health where the WHS Act imposes a duty in relation to ‘health’.

Almost all States in Australia have amended their WHS legislation to further define an obligation for businesses to control exposure to psychosocial hazards as far as is reasonably practicable.

We are thrilled to announce that, effective 1st July 2023, Read Consulting Group is merging with TLS Safety Solutions, to form an unparalleled partnership under our new company, Continu Risk Management.

It has been a strange year with limited Covid cases in the first part of the year for much of Australia and now many parts of Victoria and NSW in lockdown.

Hopefully, with the vaccination rates increasing rapidly, both states will begin opening up for business as usual in the coming weeks.

This month’s update includes several recent court cases relating to reckless conduct resulting in fatal work deaths, fines and also imprisonment.

WorkSafe NSW have surveyed more than 4000 employers and 8000 employees across the State, revealing the impact COVID-19 has had on workplace mental health in NSW.

The Fair Work Act was recently amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual workers.

Workers struck by mobile plant.

New silo safety video series.

Tania’s business spotlight feature in The Griffith Phoenix.

The NSW government and energy providers have announced support for farmers to install overhead powerline markers on their property in a bid to improve safety.

RCG is back for 2021, we have actually been working with several clients the last couple of weeks.

If you managed a break from work over December/January well done. If you were required to work through, we hope you have some time booked off shortly.

Did you know it's a legal requirement to provide first aid equipment and have an adequate number of people trained to administer first aid in every workplace?

If required, RCG can do inspection of your yards in line with the new AS 5340, Design of livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing yards and also the Guide for Safe Design of Livestock Loading Ramps and Forcing Yards which was published by ALRTA.

This year's theme for Farm Safety Week is "Farming for a Future" and will focus on risk assessment and awareness, planning and mitigation, particularly in light of a year of drought, bushfire, floods and COVID-19.

Incident Alert – Transportable silo collapse.

The Corona Virus is still dominating headlines across Australia. Our thoughts are with those in Victoria particularly the Melbourne area who have been affected by the latest restrictions and lockdowns again. Many regions in Victoria outside the hotspots do not have any acknowledged COVID–19 cases.

Your WorkSafe regulator may carry out an enforceable undertaking (also known as a WHS undertaking), as an alternative to prosecution through the courts.

Without proper handling, exposure to certain agricultural chemicals and pesticides can lead to serious illness or death, often years later. It can affect you, your workers and your family.

Incident Alert – Another Farm Worker seriously crushed by frontend loader.

Labour Hire is an essential part of the Australian workforce, with Labour Hire workers filling many gaps in Australian workplaces where there is a requirement for temporary labour.