A pilot has died after a helicopter crashed while fighting bushfires in northern Tasmania on Monday afternoon. Emergency crews confirmed the aerial firefighting helicopter crashed into a paddock near Pipers Brook while the aircraft was working to contain fire activity in the region.
What Happened in Northern Tasmania
Police and emergency services were…
NT WorkSafe Issues Safety Warning After Lithium-Ion Battery Explodes
Northern Territory WorkSafe has issued a safety alert after a lithium-ion battery exploded when it was left inside a vehicle. This incident highlights the fire risk these batteries pose when stored incorrectly, even for short periods.
The safety agency said the owner of the vehicle…
Man Hospitalised After Chainsaw Incident in Lockyer Valley
A man has been flown to hospital after suffering significant abdominal injuries during a chainsaw incident in the Lockyer Valley region.
According to news reports, the man injured himself with a chainsaw after falling from a ladder on Sunday afternoon. He reportedly suffered "heavy laceration…
Transport Company Fined for Safety Failure
A national transport company has been convicted and fined for a serious work health and safety failure, following an investigation by federal work health and safety regulator Comcare.
The company was fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WH…
WorkSafe Victoria Launches UMM Campaign to Encourage Young Workers to Speak Up
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new safety campaign targeting young workers, aiming to build confidence among new entrants to the workforce so they never accept unsafe work conditions. The initiative forms part of a broader push across Australian workplaces to improve heal…
NSW Doubles Safety Rebates for Small Businesses
Small businesses can now apply for a New South Wales Government rebate of up to $1,000 to purchase items that improve workplace health and safety, after the State Government recently doubled its small business safety rebate support.
Summary: The NSW small business rebate has increased from $500 to $1,00…
A farmer has died after being struck by a tractor in Western Australia on Tuesday evening. This tragic incident has reignited concerns over tractor operation safety across the agriculture sector.
The 89-year-old man was reportedly unloading hay from the tractor when the vehicle slipped into gear, rolled and struck him, WorkSafe said on Thursday.
The…
Vic Abattoir Fined After Worker Suffered Fall From Height Injuries
The Ararat Magistrates' Court has convicted and fined a mutton abattoir after a worker suffered head injuries when he fell from a raised platform. This case highlights ongoing safety concerns within the meat processing industry and reinforces why robust fall protection systems remain c…
New research from Curtin University shows one-quarter of the Australian workforce suffer from tinnitus, a condition that can disturb sleep and cause anxiety and depression. This finding raises serious safety concerns for industries where noise exposure remains high, including construction sites requiring a documented safe work method statement.
Key Fi…
Man Hospitalised After Bull Charges Quad Bike in Central Queensland
A man has been taken to hospital after being injured in an incident involving a quad bike and a bull in Central Queensland, according to recent news reports.
The man, in his 50s, was mustering cattle at a private property in Acadia Valley on Saturday afternoon when he was charged by…
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Are we moving toward mandatory vaccination?
More states across Australia are shifting toward mandatory vaccination requirements, particularly within industries and workforces deemed critical to ongoing business delivery and community function.
Goalposts shift quickly, and vaccination may soon become a fundamen…
Death on the Job: SafeWork Australia Releases 2022 Fatality Count
Twelve Australian workers have been killed at work this year, according to SafeWork Australia. Behind each number sits a family, a workplace, and a preventable tragedy that safety professionals across the country are working hard to stop from happening again.
Which Industries Have Reco…
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