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Sixteen Australian workers killed on the job this year
```html Sixteen Australian Workers Killed on the Job This Year Safe Work Australia has released the latest work-related fatality figures for 2023, confirming that sixteen Australian workers have been killed on the job since the beginning of this year. These figures highlight ongoing safety challenges across multiple sectors and reinforce why every wor…
NSW roofing company fined after worker falls
```html A NSW roofing company was recently sentenced for construction safety violations after a worker suffered serious injuries in a roof fall near Wollongong in 2020. Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the company was fined $300,000 in the NSW District Court for failing to keep workers safe, following a thorough safety investigation into the inc…
Teenage girl dies after quad bike incident in Hobart
```html A teenage girl dies after a quad bike incident north of Hobart on Monday, 13 February, according to breaking news reports. Emergency crews responded to the incident at a Bridgewater property around 3 pm. The girl was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where she died. Her pillion rider suffered minor injuries. The incident remains under in…
Safe Work Australia seeks stakeholder feedback on National Safe Work Month 2023
Safe Work Australia Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on National Safe Work Month 2023 Safe Work Australia is conducting a survey about themes and topics for National Safe Work Month 2023. Australia's federal safety agency encourages workers and employers to spend a few minutes answering questions that will shape this year's health and safety messaging. Wha…
Joint agency blitz aims to improve safety on NSW building sites
Joint Agency Blitz Aims to Improve Safety on NSW Building Sites SafeWork NSW and NSW Fair Trading are running a joint-agency blitz on residential construction sites across the Mid-North Coast, targeting compliance with health and safety regulations. Inspectors are checking electrical installations, licensing and supervision arrangements to reduce risk…
Missing Queensland miners found dead
Missing Queensland Miners Found Dead Two workers who fell into a hole at an underground mine in northern Queensland have been found dead. This tragic news confirms fears held since the pair went missing two days earlier, following a Queensland mine collapse that left workers unaccounted for. Rescue teams recovered both bodies on Thursday, bringing a…
Construction company faces charges over workplace incident at Rottnest Island
```html Construction Company Faces Charges Over Workplace Incident at Rottnest Island WorkSafe WA has filed charges against a construction company after two workers suffered serious injuries when a wall collapsed at a worksite on Rottnest Island two years ago. This case highlights ongoing concerns around risk management and safety compliance within th…
Two workers missing after Queensland mine collapse
Two Workers Missing After Queensland Mine Collapse Two workers remain missing following a mine collapse in north-west Queensland, according to breaking news from the scene. Emergency crews responded swiftly once reports confirmed a serious incident underground. Ambulance paramedics were called to the site just after 1.10 pm on Wednesday, arriving to…
Victoria employers urged to keep workers cool in hot weather
Victoria Employers Urged to Keep Workers Cool in Hot Weather High temperatures forecast across Victoria this week have prompted the state's workplace health and safety regulator to remind employers of their duty to protect outdoor workers from heat-related illness. With conditions expected to hit 40 degrees in parts of northern Victoria, businesses mu…
WorkSafe Queensland investigating Gold Coast crane rollover
WorkSafe Queensland Investigating Gold Coast Crane Rollover WorkSafe Queensland has launched an investigation into a crane rollover on the Gold Coast. The crane tipped over on its side on a motorway near Burleigh Heads on Monday morning. No injuries were reported. Summary Safety Queensland is investigating a crane rollover near Burleigh Heads after…
Worker fatally crushed by machinery at Perth workshop
A worker has died after reportedly being crushed by machinery at a Perth workshop, marking another tragic entry in workplace safety news across Australia. The incident happened at a Welshpool workshop on Monday morning, where the man was fatally crushed while operating machinery on site. Paramedics attended the incident but were unable to revive the…