The NSW Resources Regulator updates key compliance priorities for the coming six months, giving mining and quarrying operators a clear picture of where enforcement attention will land.
The regulator said publishing this document serves to increase transparency, community and industry confidence in its regulatory activities, and increase levels of volu…
WA Ambulance Workers Won't Have to Prove PTSD Was Contracted at Work
Ambulance workers in Western Australia will no longer need to prove their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was contracted at work to claim workers' compensation. From February 1, 2022, a PTSD presumption applies automatically to paramedics, ambulance officers and ambulance emerg…
WA Engineering Company Fined $200,000 After Worker Lost Part of His Arm
A WA engineering company has recently been fined $200,000 over an incident in which a worker lost part of his arm, just below the elbow. The company was fined in the Armadale Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to failing to provide a safe work environment.
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Gold Coast Man in Hospital After Electric Shock
A Gold Coast man has been rushed to hospital after suffering an electric shock south of Brisbane. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about electrical safety on worksites where underground services aren't properly identified before digging begins.
According to news reports, the man in his…
A young boy has been flown to hospital following a cattle incident in the North Burnett region, according to incident management reports from RACQ LifeFlight.
LifeFlight said the boy was in the back of a stationary ute in a cow enclosure when the animal became agitated. He was struck by the animal as he attempted to get away.
What Happened During the…
WorkSafe WA Probing Maya Farm Death
WorkSafe WA is investigating after an elderly man was killed in a farm incident in Western Australia's Midwest region. Authorities confirmed the work-related death occurred on a rural property, raising fresh concerns for the agriculture industry's approach to hazard management.
The safety watchdog said the 72-year-…
SafeWork NSW reminds all businesses and workers across the State to make safety a priority this festive season. Construction sites, hospitality venues, transport operations and retail outlets all face heightened risk during this period, and preparation is the first step towards Christmas safety for every workplace.
SafeWork NSW Executive Director of C…
A Victorian power station is facing charges following the death of a worker in 2018.
Worker died in hospital after being severely burned by an arc flash that occurred while working on a 6.6kV circuit breaker. It is alleged that the incident happened when a cable being connected made contact with live components of the circuit breaker, while the techni…
Teen Crushed by Machinery Airlifted to Hospital
A teenage boy has been flown to hospital in critical condition after becoming trapped by machinery in the Western Downs region. This latest incident highlights ongoing safety concerns around agricultural and industrial equipment across Australia.
The teenage male suffered serious head and chest injuries…
Safe Work Australia Releases Review of the 2015 Deemed Diseases Report
Safe Work Australia has released its "Review of the 2015 Deemed Diseases in Australia Report," a resource designed to support workers' compensation jurisdictions across the country.
The safety agency commissioned this review to examine the latest scientific evidence on causal link…
Vic motoring club fined after fatal crash
A Melbourne court has ordered Victoria's peak motoring body to pay a fine of $475,000 following the death of a roadside assistance driver in a fatigue-related crash in 2018. Victoria's peak motoring body has been convicted and fined over safety failures that contributed to a fatal outcome for a subcontracted w…
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Safe Work Australia Updates Workplace Fatality Figures
Safe Work Australia has released the latest work related fatality figures, confirming ongoing challenges in workplace safety management across the country. The figures show as at 9 December 2021, 132 Australian workers have been killed at work in 2021.
Industry Breakdown of Fatalities
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