Court Fines New South Wales Roofing Company Over Safety Failures
A NSW court has ordered a roofing company to pay nearly half a million dollars for breaching workplace health and safety laws after a worker was fatally electrocuted and several others sustained injuries in two unrelated incidents in February 2019.
Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said…
NSW Resources Regulator Releases Quarterly Safety Report
The NSW Resources regulator has published its quarterly safety report covering the final quarter of 2022, giving the mining industry fresh data to support compliance with work health and safety regulations. The latest findings confirm no fatal incidents occurred across NSW mines during this peri…
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Worker dead after incident at New Zealand kiwifruit orchard: WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a man died in a work-related incident at an orchard in Bay of Plenty. This news comes as another difficult reminder of the risks facing orchard staff across New Zealand's horticulture sector.
The 42-year-old man died on February 18 while w…
WorkSafe Victoria Awards Winners Revealed
The 2022 WorkSafe Awards winners have been announced at an awards presentation held in Melbourne, attended by about 400 people. These awards recognise companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to improving workplace health and safety across Victoria, building on the momentum from when w…
Queensland Workers' Compensation Scheme Under Review
Queensland's government has launched an independent review of the state's workers' compensation scheme, led by Industrial Relations Commissioner Glenys Fisher and Professor David Peetz, Emeritus Professor of Employment Relations at Griffith University. Under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitat…
Man Dies After Being Pinned by Truck Tray in Wallaroo
A man has died after a truck incident on Coulton Road, Wallaroo, on Friday morning. This tragic event highlights ongoing safety risks associated with heavy vehicle operations across worksites in Australia.
The Wallaroo man was fatally injured after being pinned by the tray of his truck. Emergency…
Safe Work Australia Releases 10-Year Plan to Improve Workplace Health and Safety
Safe Work Australia has released a new 10-year plan to reduce occupational deaths, injuries and diseases. The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 provides a national framework for creating healthy and safe workplaces over the next decade.
This strategy a…
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Victorian Taxi Company Charged for OHS Violations Leading to Passenger Deaths
A Victorian taxi company faces charges after two passengers died when their wheelchairs tipped backwards during transport. This news has drawn fresh attention to occupational safety standards across the transport sector.
WorkSafe has charged the company with four co…
Notices Issued in Adelaide Playgrounds' Safety Blitz
SafeWork South Australia has recently published results from last year's safety blitz on nature playgrounds across Adelaide. This compliance campaign forms part of broader safety blitz efforts conducted throughout the state.
Findings reveal that the safety regulator issued more than 60 improvement…
New Zealand Farmer Killed After Tractor Rolls Into Stream
A New Zealand farmer died in a tractor incident on Monday afternoon, according to news reports from the Southland region. This tragic event highlights ongoing safety concerns for agricultural workers across rural New Zealand farming operations.
What Happened
The farmer suffered fatal injuries…
Ride-on lawnmower operators urged to put safety first to prevent injuries
SafeWork South Australia reminds workers to observe all rules for operating ride-on lawnmowers after a worker was fatally injured when his ride-on lawnmower tipped over in October 2022.
"Slopes, drop-offs, ditches, embankments and edges are major factors related to loss-of-cont…
A road worker was transported to hospital after being struck by a vehicle on a New Zealand highway on Friday, according to workplace safety reports out of the region.
What Happened
The traffic controller was hit while attempting to stop a motorist who reportedly ignored a road closure sign. Many New Zealand roads remain closed following a severe storm…
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