Draft TRG Targets Adverse Vehicle Interactions at NSW Mining Sites
A preliminary version of the Technical Reference Guide (TRG) aimed at mitigating ‘adverse vehicle interactions’ within the New South Wales mining sector has been made available for public feedback. This guide sets out practical measures to reduce risk exposure across mine s…
Forestry Employee Seriously Injured in Workplace Incident at North Canterbury
Summary: A forestry worker was injured in a serious work-related incident in North Canterbury on Monday afternoon, prompting an urgent emergency response and a preliminary WorkSafe investigation. The employee remains in critical condition at Christchurch Hospital.
An invest…
Truckie Killed in Collision at Brimbago
A truckie has lost his life following a collision between his B-double vehicle and a tree in South Australia.
Shortly after 11pm on Wednesday, emergency services responded to Brimbago following reports indicating that a B-double had struck a tree.
Despite the diligent efforts of paramedics, the 49-year-old man…
Person Fatally Injured Following Incident at Rural Worksite in Hawke's Bay
A person has died following a collision at a rural workplace in Hawke's Bay. This tragic workplace accident has once again placed worker safety in the spotlight across New Zealand's rural sector.
What Happened
Police were alerted around 2:15pm on Tuesday after receiving repor…
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A cattle musterer was flown to hospital after falling from his horse northwest of Brisbane, sustaining head and neck injuries during a mustering operation in South East Queensland.
According to news reports, the man in his fifties suffered a fall from his horse when his head struck a tree while mustering cattle on Saturday afternoon.
What Hap…
WorkSafe Probes Work-Related Fatality in Mandurah
WorkSafe has launched an investigation into a work-related fatality involving a male painter in his sixties, following an incident in Mandurah last week. The case highlights ongoing risk concerns tied to ladder use across construction and maintenance work.
What Happened
WorkSafe said the man was usin…
Firies Sustain Injuries in Burnover Fighting Bushfire in WA
Three firefighters were hospitalised on Friday afternoon after experiencing smoke inhalation and sustaining minor injuries when their truck ignited during a burnover incident north-west of Esperance, Western Australia.
According to the Esperance Shire, the fire broke out in Dalyup, about 32…
Melbourne School and Tour Operator Penalised for Student's Death
A Melbourne school and a travel adventure firm have been sentenced and fined a total of $290,000 after a 16-year-old student experienced fatal complications related to diabetes during a school excursion to Vietnam in September 2019.
Both parties were recently sentenced in the Melbourne…
LifeFlight Transports Man to Hospital Following Quad Bike Incident in South-East Queensland
LifeFlight has airlifted a man in his 40s to Bundaberg Hospital after a quad bike incident southwest of Gin Gin left him with a leg fracture. The LifeFlight helicopter was called out on Thursday morning following reports that a quad bike had struck a tree.
Wha…
Heat Stress Management: Protecting Workers in High Temperatures
Australia is currently facing a heatwave like no other, with temperatures soaring as high as 49.3 °C (120.7 °F) in places like Geraldton. Severe heatwave warnings have been issued for regions across Western Australia, including Perth, and Queensland, from Cape York Peninsula to Mackay. Ci…
An investigation into the causes of an underground mine fire at Broken Hill has been launched by the NSW Resources Regulator, with the causal investigation examining safety and management failures that may have contributed to the incident. This incident took place on 12 January 2025.
The Regulator has stated that the investigation will examine whether…
Worker Injured at Marlborough Fencing Business
A worker sustained moderate injuries following an incident at a fencing business in Marlborough on Friday morning. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within New Zealand's fencing and construction industry, where hazardous tasks are part of daily operations.
Police said they were notified of…
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