WorkSafe Probes Road Worker Death on Melbourne Freeway
WorkSafe Victoria has confirmed an investigation is underway following the work-related death of a 58-year-old road worker, fatally struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning. This tragic incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within road construction environments across Victoria.
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New Zealand Worker Dies After Being Struck by a Vehicle
A person has been killed in a workplace incident on New Zealand's North Island, marking another tragic entry in road worker safety news this year. The worker was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, sustaining fatal injuries in what emergency services later confirmed as a fatal crash-relat…
Melbourne Traffic Controller Killed at Work
A Melbourne traffic controller was fatally hit by a car whilst carrying out traffic control duties on Wednesday morning. The 58-year-old man was working on a Melbourne freeway when he was reportedly struck just after midnight.
Paramedics transported him to hospital, but he later died from his injuries. Inve…
WorkSafe warns about fire risks of lithium-ion batteries, urging organisations to review how this equipment is used, stored and charged across their sites. Lithium-ion batteries of all sizes can catch fire, and the resulting blaze often proves difficult to extinguish.
WorkSafe Victoria has issued guidance highlighting these hazards after noting the wi…
Manual Handling Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Efficiency
Manual handling, the act of moving objects by hand, remains common across construction, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing industries. While these tasks benefit workers and employers alike, poor technique can quickly become a source of serious injury. Statistics on work-rela…
Victorian Hospital Faces Charges Over Aged Care Resident Chair Incident
A Victorian hospital faces charges under the OHS Act after an aged care resident died following a reclining chair incident in October 2021. WorkSafe has charged Benalla Health after the elderly woman fell when the back of the chair detached as a worker attempted to move it.
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Queensland Road Safety Week Reminds All Drivers to Prioritise Road Safety
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has reminded truck and light vehicle drivers to make road safety a priority across every Queensland community.
Every driver plays a role in keeping our roads safe, whether behind the wheel of a heavy vehicle or a passenger car.
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WorkSafe Extends Specialist Care for Silica-Exposed Workers
Victorian workers at high risk of silicosis will continue to access free health screening after WorkSafe Victoria extended its partnership with a Melbourne-based occupational respiratory clinic for a further three years.
This clinic has screened more than 600 stonemasons since launch, offeri…
Victorian Transport Company Charged After Worker's Fatal Fall
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a transport company following the death of a worker in the state's east. This news follows a pattern of enforcement action across the transport industry where safety management systems fail to protect workers from preventable fall hazards.
The 60-year-old man…
Safe Work Australia Releases New 'User-Friendly' Data Website
Safe Work Australia has announced the release of a new data website that provides national occupational health and safety and workers' compensation data "in an intuitive and user-friendly way."
Explore Safe Work Australia's data platform for a clearer picture of workplace risk trends acros…
WorkSafe Blitz Aims to Reduce Work-Related Injuries in Aged Care Facilities
WorkSafe WA inspectors are visiting aged care facilities across the state to check that employers comply with occupational health and safety regulations. Inspectors focus on hazards specific to the sector, workplace violence and aggression, plus staff training standards.
Work…
South Australian Truck Driver Joins Heavy Vehicle Safety Campaign
A South Australian truck driver has partnered with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to raise awareness about heavy vehicle safety across the transport industry.
Casuarina "CJ" Smith has joined NHVR's We All Need Space campaign, sharing online videos on heavy vehicle safety s…
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