The latest statistics from Safe Work Australia reveal that a total of 56 Australian workers have died at work this year.
The Transport, postal, and warehousing industry has the highest number of fatalities at 27.
In second place is the Agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector, which has recorded 10 work-related fatalities.
The construction indu…
A safety campaign conducted on sheep, beef, and dairy farms throughout New Zealand has highlighted significant weaknesses in the handling of hazardous substances.
WorkSafe inspectors carried out 680 assessments nationwide during the period from October to December 2025, and the findings are now released, offering farmers valuable insights on potential…
Victoria's workplace safety watchdog is accepting nominations for the 2027 WorkSafe Awards.
WorkSafe says the awards will emphasise the importance of initiatives that lessen workplace risks and enhance the experiences of injured workers – acknowledging the employers, staff, and teams that have created original health and safety solutions, promot…
WorkSafe is probing a fatal scissor lift incident that occurred in Melbourne last week.
A 34-year-old man was reportedly working on a scissor lift when it struck overhead power lines on Monday afternoon.
WorkSafe statistics reveal that there have been 20 fatalities at work during this year.
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The NSW Resources Regulator will launch its mine safety high visibility campaign for 2026 on Monday, June 22, 2026.
The regulatory authority says the yearly two-week initiative is set to prioritise the enhancement of safety performance in both underground and surface mining environments.
As part of the campaign, inspectors will undertake both announce…
SafeWork SA has commenced a campaign focused on transport businesses known for their history of significant work injury claims.
The worksite inspections will reveal any non-compliance issues and help educate businesses on their responsibilities under Work Health & Safety (WHS).
In the upcoming audits set for May and June, SafeWork SA inspectors wi…
One worker died, while another suffered severe injuries due to an incident that took place at a workplace in Auckland.
Emergency services arrived at Mt Wellington at approximately 1:45pm on Thursday.
A total of three ambulances and two rapid response units were deployed to the scene.
Ambulance paramedics reported that they attended to one patient in c…
A waste management firm has been penalised a historic $1.1 million for violating federal workplace safety regulations following a truck incident in Adelaide that resulted in the deaths of two drivers.
The fine is the highest ever enforced under federal WHS legislation.
The South Australian Supreme Court recently convicted the company of two violations…
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on possible measures to enhance the regulation of welding processes to improve the safety of workers and others from hazards associated with welding.
The proposed changes focus on defining the duties and obligations related to welding practices, which will support greater safety for welders and others present in…
A recycling facility has been charged by Worksafe Victoria after an employee was fatally struck by machinery.
The incident happened in July 2024.
The 26-year-old employee was engaged in sorting recycled items at the facility when an articulated front-end loader, driven by a coworker, backed into him, leading to fatal crush injuries.
The company is fac…
The HEART5 Mobile Health Unit is set to arrive in Longreach for the first time early next month to deliver free lung screenings to former mine workers.
Resources Safety and Health Queensland’s (RSHQ) Health Surveillance Unit Director Evan Pengelly said these assessments played a crucial role in uncovering occupational diseases that might frequen…
A Vic public healthcare provider is facing charges after a patient died at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in June 2024.
The Melbourne-based service is confronted with one charge under section 23(1) of the OHS Act for not ensuring that individuals other than employees were protected from health and safety hazards, as well as one charge under section 26(1…
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