A worker has succumbed to injuries sustained in an incident at a waste transfer site in Southland.
Police responded to the incident at about 3:30pm on Friday.
The worker lost their life at the scene, and the incident has been reported to WorkSafe and the Coroner.
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A woman in her forties was transported by air to the hospital following an incident involving a quad bike in the South Burnett region.
The LifeFlight helicopter was sent out to the private property shortly before 6:00pm on Thursday.
The LifeFlight team joined forces with local paramedics to administer care to the woman on-site for her head and shoulde…
An airline employee has been admitted to the hospital after plummeting about 5 meters from an aerobridge at a Sydney Airport.
Emergency services were sent to the scene at approximately 12:30pm on Saturday.
The worker, thought to be a female in her 40s, received initial assistance from emergency responders.
Following the fall, the worker incurred head…
Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog has confirmed an investigation is underway regarding the fatality of a man at a construction site in West Melbourne last Tuesday.
Reports suggest the 44-year-old individual was thrown from a raised work platform as it fell off the tilt tray of a truck during loading, resulting in severe head injuries.
WorkSaf…
A special service was held in Kings Park on Sunday to honour 100 Western Australian firefighters who lost their lives while working to safeguard communities.
International Firefighters' Day is observed annually, allowing the families of deceased firefighters to unite with both active and retired emergency services members to honour their sacrifices.
E…
Last week, SafeWork NSW inspectors intensified their efforts on construction sites across the Hunter region, making sure businesses comply with safety regulations and prioritise worker safety, particularly concerning falls from heights, electrical work, machinery operation, and mental health issues.
The inspectors visited construction sites in Cessnoc…
A woman was flown to the hospital by the LifeFlight helicopter following an incident involving a bull in South West Queensland.
The LifeFlight team responded to a property in Upper Dawson at 6:08pm on Tuesday after an incident where a woman in her sixties was injured by a bull.
The LifeFlight crew and local ambulance paramedics administered care to th…
WorkSafe has brought charges against a diesel mechanic after a worker was killed by the garbage truck he was driving in June 2023.
The 26-year-old man was positioned adjacent to the garbage truck when it moved forward, trapping him against a post and the wall of a building in Melbourne's Central Business District.
The company is confronted with a sing…
The Victorian Government has launched a new program that provides workers with access to counseling services designed to improve their health and well-being and to mitigate the risk of workplace mental injuries.
Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe Ben Carroll has recently announced the launch of a new Worker Mental Health Support Helpline, provid…
WorkSafe is conducting an investigation into the fatality of a truckie who was fatally injured while trying to close a gate at a depot in Melbourne last week.
WorkSafe said the 57-year-old man was exiting the depot at the conclusion of his shift when the 8m-wide gate malfunctioned, lost its stability, and collapsed onto him. He was discovered by anoth…
The Victorian Government says it is committed to the protection of roadside workers and emergency services, emphasising their role in aiding Victorians during times of significant need.
On Wednesday, Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne revealed that Road Rule 79A will be extended, enabling workers and volunteers to execute their tasks wit…
The NSW Government has paid tribute to those who have died as a consequence of workplace incidents or health-related issues during the observance of the International Day of Mourning.
Every year, April 28 represents a crucial moment to commemorate those who have lost their lives and to acknowledge the families whose lives have been permanently altered…
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