A RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has flown a man to hospital after he was injured in an incident involving a tractor in South-East Queensland, according to emergency services reporting on the case.
The man was operating a tractor in the Scenic Rim region when the vehicle struck a tree branch. He became trapped between the tractor and the branc…
In 2021, Australia recorded a total of 169 worker fatalities due to workplace accidents. Additionally, a report comparing survey data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics with SWA's data shows that in 2021-22, 3.9% of employed people experienced a work-related injury or illness, down from 4.2% in 2017-18 and 6.4% in 2005-06. On average, just under…
Manager Fined $60k Over Death of Young Worker
A construction company manager was recently found guilty of failing to provide a safe work environment after a teen worker fell to his death at a Perth construction site. This case highlights how critical fall protection and risk assessment remain across the construction industry.
The 17-year-old man was…
Man Fatally Crushed by Hay Bales in Central Victoria
An adult male human has died in a farm incident in central Victoria after hay bales fell on him during routine work on a rural property.
The incident happened on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services attended, but the 64-year old could not be saved after bales collapsed on top of him at a farm in Gr…
Death on the Job: Thirty-Two Fatal Incidents Reported to WorkSafe So Far This Year
Latest statistics from WorkSafe New Zealand show a total of 32 fatal occupational incidents have been notified to the safety watchdog so far this year. Transport, Postal and Warehousing and Construction have each recorded six fatal incidents.
Figures indicate five fata…
New Zealand Tour Company Pleads Guilty to Safety Breaches After Volcano Eruption
A New Zealand tour operator has pleaded guilty to two charges under several sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 following the Whakaari/White Island eruption. This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of risk management practices among New Zealand businesses ope…
Teen Killed in Perth Workplace Incident
A Perth teen has died in hospital following a workplace incident on Thursday morning, marking another tragic workplace death in Western Australia. This latest news comes as safety authorities continue investigating conditions at the site where the young worker sustained his fatal injuries.
The 16-year-old boy w…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) says its latest work diary blitz at the Marulan Heavy Vehicle Safety Station (HVSS) served as a timely reminder for truckies to ensure they have their work diaries at all times. This national compliance operation highlights why robust fatigue management practices remain a priority across the heavy vehicle sec…
Waste Management Company Facing Trial After Canberra Workplace Incident
A waste management company faces a fine of up to $1.5 million after a worker sustained "multiple fractures and lacerations" to his fingers in a workplace incident in Canberra two years ago.
Charge Details Under Commonwealth WHS Act
Company representatives face a single charge un…
Worker Killed at WA Mine Site
A worker has died following an incident at a mine site in Western Australia's Pilbara region, marking another tragic work-related death in the state's resources sector.
Summary: A man, believed to be a mechanical fitter, died at the Wiluna West mine site on Monday morning. WorkSafe is investigating, and WA police will pr…
Melbourne Frame Manufacturer Fined Over Serious Injury to Worker
A Melbourne frame manufacturer was fined after an employee suffered serious injuries when a 200kg load of steel beams fell on her. The incident highlights ongoing risk management failures in construction-related manufacturing environments and reinforces why robust safety systems matter f…
Electrical Safety: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
In 2021-2022, eight incidents resulted in nine fatalities due to electrical causes in Australia and New Zealand. Rate of deaths per million people (DMP) sat at 0.29, an increase of 0.26 DMP compared to the previous year. Knowing risks associated with electricity and understanding how to man…
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