A man died in a farm incident in northern Victoria on Friday afternoon.The 38-year-old man was fatally crushed while working on a skid steer loader at Nathalia.WorkSafe has opened an investigation into the incident. Read the original article on Seven News.…
Grim Toll Mounting in 2023
Safe Work Australia has released latest work-related fatality figures for 2023, confirming a grim toll continues mounting across several high-risk sectors. Transport, postal & warehousing remains the most dangerous industry nationally, recording 24 occupational deaths.
Construction ranks second with 13 fatalities, while…
Queensland Workplace Explosion Hospitalises Four
A Queensland workplace explosion hospitalises four workers after facial burns left them requiring urgent hospital treatment on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were scrambled to Kay McDuff Drive in Thabeban just after 2pm following the blast.
All four workers were engulfed when the explosion tore t…
Safety Failures at Perth Army Base Result in $100,000 Fine
A construction company has been prosecuted by the federal safety regulator after a worker suffered serious injuries at a Perth army base. Poor safety management practices during a lifting operation led to a costly outcome for the business and lasting harm for the worker involved.
What Happene…
Safe Work Australia has published a new Model Code of Practice for managing health and safety risks of tower cranes in workplaces. This practical tower crane WHS guidance sets out clear expectations for businesses operating in construction and related industries where tower cranes are used.
Some of the risks associated with crane operations include co…
New Zealand Company Fined $500,000 Over 'Wholly Avoidable' Workplace Death
A company has been sentenced for safety breaches in New Zealand following the death of a worker in February 2020. This case highlights how critical robust health and safety systems remain for businesses across every sector.
The worker was trying to free a "jammed carton in a b…
Safe Work NSW Issues Safety Warning Over Industrial Gates
Safe Work NSW has issued a warning to employers about the dangers of industrial gates after two workers were killed and several others injured in incidents involving industrial gates over a five-year span.
SafeWork NSW is reminding those responsible for industrial gates to ensure regular inspe…
Man Injured After Being Thrown From Horse in Far Western Queensland
A man has been rushed to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper after falling from his horse in far western Queensland. This latest breaking news on an injured rider airlifted after a fall from horse highlights ongoing risks faced by those working with horses in remote regions…
Worker in Hospital After Incident at NSW Mine
Summary: A worker sustained serious injuries during a workplace incident at a central west New South Wales mine on Monday night. Operations were temporarily suspended while emergency crews responded, and the NSW Resources Regulator has been notified.
Mine operations at a central west New South Wales site…
Pilot Seriously Injured in WA Light Plane Crash
A light plane has crashed in northern Western Australia, leaving the pilot with serious injuries. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within Australia's aviation sector and underscores why rigorous safety protocols remain critical for every flight operation.
The aircraft came down on a high…
Two Injured in North Otago Farm Vehicle Rollover
Two people were injured Monday morning when a farm vehicle rolled on a North Otago farm. Emergency services responded quickly, and the incident has since drawn attention from safety authorities reviewing rural vehicle operations.
What Happened
Emergency services were called to a farm in Kakanui at abo…
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Girl, 4, Killed in Queensland Quad Bike Incident
A four-year-old girl sustained fatal injuries on Saturday afternoon following a quad bike accident in Queensland, marking another tragic reminder of the risks associated with off-road vehicle use on rural properties.
What Happened in the Isla Property Incident
The prep-school aged girl suffere…
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