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West Auckland bakery fined after workers' hands injured by machinery
A West Auckland bakery has been fined $36,000 after two workers suffered serious hand injuries in two separate incidents.In January 2021, a worker lost four fingers after her hand got stuck in a machine. And in a separate incident later that year, a worker lost part of her finger while using a dough-dividing machine. WorkSafe's area investigation manag…
Toddler dies after ride-on lawn mower incident in NSW
A toddler has died following a ride-on lawn mower incident on the NSW Far South Coast.The 3-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries after reportedly being struck by a ride-on lawn mower on Saturday afternoon.The boy's father was driving the mower at the time of the incident.The child was taken to Pambula District Hospital, where he later succumbed to his…
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment
Earthmoving safety is critical for any excavation, mining, or construction business. Heavy earthmoving equipment presents numerous worker risks that companies must identify and manage to protect their personnel. From excavators to bulldozers, these pieces of machinery can cause serious injury or even death if not handled properly. Employers and employe…
WorkSafe Tasmania Awards open for nominations
Nominations for the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards are open, recognising employers and workers who go the extra mile for workplace safety.Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs, Elise Archer, said nominations are open to Tasmanian businesses and individuals until 10 May 2023.“Winning a WorkSafe Award can boost worker morale, assist with attr…
Safety alert issued after Queensland worker was struck by an excavator bucket
A safety alert has been issued after a Queensland construction worker was struck by an excavator bucket in November 2022.WorkSafe said "the excavator was operating near the worker when, for reasons yet to be established, its bucket unexpectedly detached from a quick-hitch on the dipper arm, striking him.”To prevent similar incidents, WorkSafe says empl…
Elderly man hospitalised after bull attack
A man in his 70s was transported to hospital after being attacked by a bull in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday morning. The man sustained injuries after being struck by the animal in Tarong at around 11 am.He is being treated at Kingaroy Hospital.The above story was originally published here.…
Quad bike rider dies after Northland crash
A rider has died after crashing a quad bike in Northland New Zealand on Friday afternoon.Police said emergency services were called to a private property in Kaiwaka shortly before 3.30pm.The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.Source. New Zealand Police.…
Darwin equipment company plead guilty over fatal workplace incident
A Darwin equipment hire company and its managing director recently pleaded guilty to workplace safety violations that led to the death of a worker. The 30-year-old man was helping load an excavator onto the back of a truck when a bucket dislodged and struck him.He died at the scene.The incident happened at a Darwin worksite in April 2019.NT WorkSafe fi…
SA Power distributor urges safety around powerlines during flood clean-up
South Australia's electricity distributor SA Power Networks reminds River Murray residents to exercise caution when working around powerlines during flood clean-up activities.Head of Corporate Affairs, Paul Roberts said, "In these situations, electrical risks are not always top of mind, but the reality is we have re-energised the network along the Rive…