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Worker Fatality Data Updated: Transport Remains Australia's Deadliest Industry
Transport, postal and warehousing remains the deadliest industry in Australia, with the latest fatal work injuries data updated by Safe Work Australia showing this sector has recorded the highest number of workplace deaths so far this calendar year. The industry has…
Funding Boost for Heavy Vehicle Safety Projects
The federal government has committed $4.4 million through Round 9 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) to strengthen safety outcomes across the heavy vehicle sector. Businesses and organisations with projects capable of improving heavy vehicle safety can…
A man has died after reportedly being struck by a falling tree during a tree felling operation in Tasmania's north. Emergency services responded to the scene south west of Launceston on Thursday afternoon, but the man could not be saved.
What Happened During the Tree Felling Incident
Emergency crews found the man, aged 63, trapped under a tree south…
Woman Injured in Gardening Incident Flown to Hospital
An elderly woman sustained serious injuries in a gardening incident in south-east Queensland, prompting an urgent airlift to a specialist hospital for treatment.
The woman, in her 80s, fell onto a garden stake while working on her property in the Fraser Coast region on Tuesday afternoon. She was i…
A 65-year-old man attempting to fix his broken truck has been killed after the vehicle rolled on top of him north of Adelaide, according to news reports.
Police said they found the man lying beside his truck on Wednesday morning on Hanson Rd in Adelaide's north.
He died at the scene despite attempts by paramedics to save him.
What Happened North of…
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Gas main fire injures NSW worker in Manly incident
A gas main ruptured and burst into flames in northern Sydney on Tuesday morning, leaving a nearby worker with minor burns to his face and hands. The blaze highlights ongoing safety risks tied to underground gas infrastructure across NSW worksites.
NSW ambulance paramedics treated the injured…
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WorkSafe calls on businesses to prioritise asbestos safety following recent prosecutions
New Zealand's workplace safety regulator says two recent asbestos prosecutions show much needs to be done to reduce asbestos exposure risk for tradies and businesses nationwide.
Asbestos remains New Zealand's leading cause of workplace deaths, accounting…
Territorians Urged to 'Think Twice about Asbestos' This Week
Territorians are being urged to Think Twice about Asbestos as National Asbestos Awareness Week (20-26 November 2023) puts a spotlight on ongoing exposure risks across the Northern Territory. NT WorkSafe is reminding tradies, homeowners and building professionals that asbestos remains a serio…
Tasmanian Worker Killed in Ride-On Mower Incident
A Tasmanian worker died following a ride-on lawn mower incident, with emergency services confirming the fatality occurred south-west of Burnie on Monday afternoon.
This latest fatal incident highlights ongoing concerns around plant safety in outdoor and grounds maintenance roles across Australia.
Wha…
Cross-Border Blitz Helps Improve Construction Safety
Workplace safety inspectors issued a total of 47 improvement notices during a recent construction blitz on the NSW/Victoria border. WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW inspectors visited more than 35 construction sites in Echuca and Moama with a focus on height safety and asbestos exposure.
This joi…
Balancing Workplace Morale with Effective Safety Protocols in Australia
Is it really necessary that your employees feel happy and satisfied at work? According to the 2022 Workplace Happiness Survey by Indeed/YouGov, 72% of employed Australians have felt unhappy at work. Content, fulfilled employees tend to be highly motivated, productive, and deeply e…
New Zealand Freight Company Sentenced After Worker Killed by Reversing Front-End Loader
A Southland freight company has been ordered to pay more than $500k after a truck driver died in a workplace incident more than six years ago. This case highlights ongoing safety concerns within the transport and logistics sector, where vehicle interactions remain…
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