WorkSafe Victoria has launched an investigation after a transport worker found dead in Shepparton warehouse coolroom incident occurred in northern Victoria this week.
Emergency crews located the man, aged 50, inside a low-oxygenated coolroom used to preserve fruits at a Shepparton warehouse on Wednesday afternoon. He was found deceased at the scene, a…
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A worker has been hospitalised after an industrial incident at a poultry farm in Otago, New Zealand, according to Otago Daily Times news reporting.
Latest news indicates the worker sustained injuries after their leg became trapped in a roller on Sunday morning. This industrial accident on the poultry farm has raised fresh concerns about machin…
Mobile Cranes Targeted in WorkSafe Safety Blitz
WorkSafe WA is conducting an inspection blitz focusing on mobile cranes in metropolitan and regional areas. Inspectors will examine crane operations across active sites, checking that operators and businesses meet their obligations under current legislation governing lifting equipment.
WorkSafe says it…
WorkSafe Urges Victorians to Prioritise Safety When Driving for Work
Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator, WorkSafe, reminds workers and employers to make safety a priority when driving for work. Sound fitness for work policies and consistent management of vehicle-related risks remain essential to preventing further tragedies on Victorian…
A West Auckland bakery has been fined $36,000 after two workers suffered serious hand injuries in two separate incidents involving unguarded machinery.
In January 2021, a worker lost four fingers after her hand got stuck in a machine. In a separate incident later that year, a worker lost part of her finger while using a dough-dividing machine.
WorkSa…
A three-year-old child has died following a ride-on lawn mower incident on the NSW Far South Coast, according to news reports covering the tragedy.
The toddler suffered fatal injuries after reportedly being struck by a ride-on mower on Saturday afternoon, marking another devastating case in a string of lawn mower-related incidents reported across Aust…
Sydney Tradie Hospitalised After Falling Off Scaffolding
A Sydney tradie was injured in a scaffolding incident on Tuesday morning, sparking fresh concern over site safety practices across the construction sector.
The man, aged in his 20s, fell four metres from scaffolding at a worksite in Coogee. He was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital suffering neck…
A Darwin equipment hire company and its managing director have been fined a total of $1.14 million over a fatal workplace incident almost four years ago. This is the highest fine ever imposed for a workplace safety breach in the Northern Territory.
The incident happened in April 2019 when an excavator bucket dislodged and fell on a 30-year-old man. NT…
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment
Earthmoving safety is critical for any excavation, mining, or construction business. Heavy earthmoving machinery presents numerous worker risks that companies must identify and control to protect their personnel. From excavators to bulldozers, these pieces of machinery can cause serious injury or even…
WorkSafe Tasmania Awards open for nominations, giving employers and workers across the state a chance to be recognised for outstanding contributions to workplace safety. Nominations close on 10 May 2023, so businesses and individuals wanting to celebrate their commitment to safety should act promptly.
Nominations Now Open for the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmani…
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 investigated the incident and highlighted serious concerns around mobile plant attachments.
WorkSafe said "the excavator was operating near the…
State Safety Authorities to Conduct Construction Safety Blitz in the Albury-Wodonga Region
Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will visit construction sites in the Albury-Wodonga region to ensure employers are complying with fall protection and silica dust regulations. The weeklong safety blitz runs from 27 March to 31 March.
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