Elderly Man Hospitalised After Bull Attack in South Burnett
An elderly man has been hospitalised after a bull attack left him injured in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday morning. This news comes as another reminder of the dangers rural workers and property owners face when handling livestock.
The man, in his 70s, was struck by the animal in Taro…
Quad Bike Rider Dies After Northland Crash
A rider has died after a quad bike crashed on a rural property in Northland, New Zealand, on Friday afternoon. This latest quad-bike crash highlights ongoing safety concerns for operators across the agriculture sector.
Police said emergency services were called to a private property in Kaiwaka shortly before…
A Darwin equipment hire company, Titan Plant Hire, and its managing director Jason Madalena 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, exposing a serious safety failure on site.
He died at the scene.…
SA Power Distributor Urges Safety Around Powerlines During Flood Clean-Up
South Australia's electricity distributor SA Power Networks has issued a strong warning to River Murray residents, urging them to exercise caution when working around powerlines during flood clean-up activities. With sections of network re-energised along flooded watercourses, c…
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A man has died after becoming trapped under a tractor in New Zealand's Far North district, in a workplace incident this morning near Kaitāia. A neighbour found the man pinned under the vehicle and alerted emergency services immediately.
The man was rescued from beneath the tractor but died on his way to hospital after reportedly suffering a ca…
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Woman Injured After Being Struck by Gate on Queensland Cattle Property
A woman is recovering in hospital after sustaining injuries in an incident on a cattle property northwest of Rockhampton, Queensland. This incident highlights ongoing risks for workers in rural and agricultural settings.
The woman, in her 20s, was struck by a gate reported…
Safe Work Australia Updates 2023 Workplace Fatality Figures
Summary: Safe Work Australia updates 2023 workplace fatality figures show transport, postal and warehousing recording the highest fatality count so far this year, followed by mining and manufacturing. These figures highlight ongoing risk across multiple industries and reinforce why robust saf…
Gas Tank Explosion Injures Queensland Man
A Queensland man has been rushed to hospital after a gas tank exploded while he was cutting it with an angle grinder on Wednesday afternoon. Burns to his arms, legs, and general shock left him needing urgent aeromedical care.
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crews were called to a private property in the Gla…
WorkSafe WA opens nominations for this year's WHS awards, recognising businesses that champion strong safety and health practices across the state. The Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards celebrate organisations and individuals raising the bar for workplace wellbeing throughout Australia.
Nominations remain open until May 30, giving employers and…
Rider Suffers Shoulder Injury After Falling From Horse
A woman has been flown to hospital after falling from her horse, north-east of Roma on Monday morning. The LifeFlight helicopter was called to scene at about 10.30 am.
Rider reportedly suffered a dislocated shoulder after the fall. She was airlifted to Roma Airport before being transported by roa…
Building Safety Blitz Targets Illawarra Worksites
This week, NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW inspectors will join forces during a compliance blitz targeting construction sites in the Illawarra region. Wollongong, Corrimal, Warrawong and Shellharbour worksites will all fall under scrutiny as part of this coordinated safety push.
The joint operation…
Victorian Farm Worker Dies After Cattle Loading Incident
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a 65-year-old man died in a cattle loading incident in Yarrawonga last week. This tragic case highlights ongoing safety concerns for farm workers handling livestock across rural properties.
The man reportedly fell backwards and hit his hea…
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