A worker has succumbed to injuries sustained during an incident at a gold mine in Fosterville last Friday.
According to WorkSafe, the 53-year-old man was working with a cable bolter about 1.6 kilometers underground when he became trapped in the machinery around 11:30 am.
WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the incident.
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently commenced a targeted compliance initiative in Tasmania to ensure heavy vehicles are safe for the road and drivers are complying with work and rest regulations.
Named 'Operation Amplify', this initiative will see NHVR Safety and Compliance Officers (SCOs) carry out roadside inspections in busy ar…
Safe Work Australia has announced changes to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations, after receiving approval from WHS ministers.
According to the updated WHS Act, the obligations for notification have been expanded to cover ‘dangerous incidents involving mobile plant and falls, violent incidents, including sexual assault, wo…
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued its Quarterly Safety Report covering July to September 2025, to guide the industry in the review of safety management systems and the execution of risk assessments at their facilities.
“As a high-hazard regulator, we focus on compliance with legislative requirements associated with principal and other high-…
Victorian employers are now required to take certain actions to recognise psychosocial hazards and manage work-related mental health risks.
Effective from December 1, 2025, the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 introduce new duties for workplaces in Victoria aimed at protecting workers from psychological injuries.…
A man has been flown to hospital following an incident involving machinery in South West Queensland.
The LifeFlight helicopter was called to a property in the Maranoa Region at 10.20am on Monday morning.
The man in his twenties received treatment for a severe leg injury and was subsequently flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital for additional care.
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Safe Work Australia has published its latest annual report, ‘Evidence Matters.’
Evidence Matters presents the research and data that form the foundation of Safe Work Australia's policy efforts, aiding the safety agency in fulfilling its strategic aim of promoting healthier, safer, and more productive workplaces.
Safe Work Australia says th…
A woman has lost her life following an incident where a hay bale fell on her at a Queensland saleyard.
Emergency services and police were alerted to the work-related incident just prior to 7am on Wednesday.
The woman, who was in her 40s, was examined for injuries that posed a threat to her life, but she died shortly after.
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Mackay's former mine and quarry employees will have one final opportunity to obtain a free lung assessment on the HEART5 Mobile Health Unit before the year concludes, with its visit planned for December.
HEART5 is returning to the Resources Centre of Excellence from Tuesday, December 2, to Thursday, December 4, after a successful visit in March.
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The NSW Government urges workplaces throughout the state to stay alert to the risks of asbestos exposure during this Asbestos Awareness Week.
Data reveals that more than 4,000 Australians succumb each year to illnesses associated with asbestos exposure.
National Asbestos Awareness Week (from Monday, November 24 to Sunday, November 30) highlights the c…
WorkSafe is emphasising the importance of safety for Victorian primary producers as they enter the harvest season.
The safety regulator observes that the harvest season frequently places greater demands on both producers and their machinery, owing to the warmer weather and the pressure to operate for extended hours at an accelerated pace.
WorkSafe's C…
The results of Safe Work Australia's National Return to Work (NRTW) Survey for 2025 have been published
Safe Work Australia says the results offer essential insights for enhancing return-to-work outcomes and guaranteeing more equitable assistance for all injured employees.
“The survey findings show a decline in the rate of injured workers return…
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