WorkSafe has recently filed charges against a mining maintenance firm in connection with the death of an employee at South Boulder two years ago.
The company is facing charges for not ensuring a secure workplace, resulting in the loss of an employee's life.
"In December 2023, a worker who was employed as a heavy diesel mechanic was instructed to remov…
Resources Safety and Health Queensland is conducting an investigation following the death of a mine worker in central Queensland.
Initial investigations revealed the man was working alone when he was reportedly hit by a rock on January 2.
Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries.
"Our investigation is ongoing and will thoroughly examine the n…
SafeWork SA is alerting those who are contemplating riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles this summer to the hazards, in light of a rise in fatalities in the previous two years.
According to data from Safe Work Australia, 234 Australians have lost their lives in incidents related to quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles since 2011, with over 80 p…
WorkSafe Victoria is advising employers to take proactive measures and ensure the safety of their workers as heatwaves and threatening fire conditions impact the state.
The Bureau of Meteorology has released a warning for a severe to extreme heatwave affecting all forecast regions, with anticipated maximum temperatures ranging from the low to mid-40s…
A man has been killed after getting caught in a tractor wheel and being pulled along at a property in central Victoria on Saturday.
According to reports, the 69-year-old exited the tractor to aid in the removal of hay that was stuck in a baler trailer when the vehicle moved forward, causing him to be struck at about 12:30pm.
WorkSafe confirmed that in…
The Australian Government has published the findings of the independent review of the laws supporting the Commonwealth workers’ compensation program.
This evaluation, conducted by a group of experts, is considered one of the most detailed reviews of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act since the scheme was introduced in 1988.
The Mini…
A mining firm has recently released a video, supported by Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), to raise awareness in the industry about a common and risky problem.
The video illustrates a 40-tonne contractor crane rollover that occurred at a central Queensland mine in December 2024.
The pick and carry crane was in operation at more than 250%…
A farm worker died in a tractor incident in western Victoria on Sunday afternoon.
According to WorkSafe, the 65-year-old man was struck by a tractor and trailer attachment while harvesting at around 6pm.
WorkSafe has confirmed that the incident is currently being investigated.
This year, there have been 55 fatalities among workers in Victoria, accordi…
A young man was fatally injured after being trapped beneath heavy machinery at a job site in western Queensland last Friday.
Ambulance paramedics reached the site on Richmond Woolgar Road and discovered a man pinned beneath heavy machinery, in a critical condition.
The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is…
According to preliminary data from Safe Work Australia, a total of 167 Australian workers have lost their lives at work since the start of this year.
The transport, postal, and warehousing sector has experienced the highest number of fatal incidents, with 62 deaths reported. Next in line is the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector, which has seen…
SafeWork SA has revealed the winners of the 2025 ‘Organise Your Own Workplace Activity’ competition.
The ‘Organise Your Own Workplace Activity’ competition took place in October as part of National Safe Work Month.
This year’s theme, ‘safety: every job, every day,’ inspired all workplaces – irrespective…
A man was flown to hospital following a farming incident in south-east Queensland.
The incident happened on Sunday morning.
The LifeFlight helicopter was called to the incident in the Toowoomba region at about 8.40am.
LifeFlight said the man fell from a pile of hay bales after allegedly being hit by a falling bale during his work.
The LifeFlight team…
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