Victorian Employers Faced $13.3 Million in Penalties for Safety Violations in 2024
Victorian employers faced $13.3 million in penalties for safety violations in 2024, following significant legal and financial repercussions for compromising worker health and wellbeing. WorkSafe achieved 119 successful prosecutions for health and safety breaches and enf…
Worker Killed in Arrowtown Incident
A worker has died following a workplace incident at a rural site in Arrowtown. Police confirmed they were called to a report of a fatality at a Dennison Way property on Wednesday afternoon.
According to a spokesperson, the death is not regarded as suspicious, although WorkSafe has been alerted to investigate the wo…
WorkSafe Warns Workplaces About the Dangers of Ozone Exposure
WorkSafe has issued a reminder to workplaces to manage risks related to the use of ozone generators following incidents where two workers experienced negative health effects due to ozone exposure in a laundry facility at an aged care centre.
The regulator's warning highlights a critical sa…
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on how effectively the engineered stone ban has protected workers since its nationwide introduction on July 1, 2024. The consultation targets respirable crystalline silica exposure, a hazard long linked to serious health conditions among tradespeople handling engineered stone products.
"As part of the consultati…
Applications for Heavy Vehicle Safety Grants Totalling $4.2 Million Will Soon Be Closing – NHVR
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding stakeholders across the heavy vehicle industry that there are less than two weeks left to submit applications for Round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). Businesses and associations wa…
Waste Management Firm Sentenced Following Sydney Blaze
A waste management firm has received a conviction and a financial penalty of $300,000 for contravening Commonwealth work health and safety regulations, following a fire in Sydney that caused serious injuries to one of its workers.
The firm entered a guilty plea to a single charge of not fulfillin…
Poultry Farm Faces Charges After Fatal Incident Involving Conveyor Belt in Lethbridge
A Lethbridge poultry farm operator has been charged by Victoria's workplace safety watchdog after a worker suffered a fatal injury from being crushed by a conveyor belt in March 2023. WorkSafe has charged the company under Victoria's occupational health and safety le…
VIC Quarry Worker Pierced by Metal Rod in Serious Workplace Incident
A quarry worker has been transported to hospital by helicopter after being pierced by a metal rod in south-eastern Victoria. This latest safety news highlights ongoing risks within the construction and extraction sectors across Australia.
What Happened at the Lang Lang Quarry
Repor…
Man Dies Following Incident Involving Ride-On Lawn Mower in Central Queensland
A man has died after a ride-on lawn mower rolled during an incident in central Queensland. Police confirmed the man, aged 59, was operating the mower at the time.
According to police, the man was operating a ride-on mower in the space between the fence line of a property o…
Eleven Australian Workers Fatally Injured in Workplace Incidents So Far This Year
New data released by Safe Work Australia indicates that 11 Australian workers have lost their lives at work this year, according to the national regulator's latest figures. This early toll underscores ongoing safety challenges across several high-risk industries.
The tr…
WorkSafe Launches New Infographics Highlighting Psychosocial Hazards in High-Risk Industries
WorkSafe New Zealand has created new infographics addressing psychosocial hazards prevalent in high-risk sectors such as construction, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture, in addition to risks impacting all workers across New Zealand.
These resources give…
Man Killed After Being Hit by Tractor in Victoria
A man has died after being struck by a reversing tractor at a dairy farm in south west Victoria, according to news reports. Our summary: the fatal incident occurred on a property near Nirranda South, off the Great Ocean Rd, raising fresh concerns about farm safety in the region.
The incident happened…
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