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Alice Springs arborist receives $25,000 fine after wood chipper incident
Alice Springs Arborist Receives $25,000 Fine After Wood Chipper Incident The Alice Springs Local Court has ordered an arborist to pay a $25,000 fine after a worker sustained serious injuries from being hit by the hood of a wood chipper that had come loose during operation in November 2022. An investigation conducted by the NT workplace safety regulat…
Deaths and injuries from ‘run away’ farm equipment prompt safety warning
Deaths and Injuries from 'Run Away' Farm Equipment Prompt Safety Warning SafeWork SA issued a safety alert after three separate incidents left farm workers seriously injured or dead due to out-of-control farm equipment within the space of a single month. The regulator's warning highlights runaway machinery as a major cause of preventable harm across S…
Workplace safety regulator prioritising safety at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
Workplace Safety Regulator Prioritising Safety at the Sydney Royal Easter Show NSW workplace safety inspectors and engineers are conducting inspections and supervision at the Sydney Royal Easter Show to guarantee safety of both workers and nearly 900,000 individuals expected to visit the event in upcoming weeks. SafeWork NSW confirms inspectors have…
Worker injured after quad bike rolls down steep embankment
Worker Injured After Quad Bike Rolls Down Steep Embankment A council employee sustained injuries after his quad bike rolled down a steep embankment in Sydney's east, highlighting ongoing safety concerns around vehicle operation on uneven terrain. The 62-year-old man was landscaping when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle and tumbled down a cli…
New SafeWork SA initiative focused on the retail industry
New SafeWork SA Initiative Focused on the Retail Industry Retail sector safety is the focus of a new SafeWork SA initiative aimed at protecting workers from slips, trips, falls, and injuries linked to heavy lifting and repetitive tasks. This compliance push targets housekeeping standards and hazardous manual tasks across metropolitan stores. What the…
WorkSafe Victoria publishes half-year results
```html WorkSafe Victoria publishes half-year results confirming the safety agency continues to face financial difficulties. The figures show that during the six-month period ending in December 2023, Performance from Insurance Operations (PFIO) recorded a shortfall of $1.1 billion. Results further reveal Victoria's workplace safety watchdog reported…
Man plunges to his death from hot air balloon in Melbourne
Man Plunges to His Death From Hot Air Balloon in Melbourne A man has lost his life after reportedly tumbling out of a hot air balloon basket over a residential street in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Emergency services raced to Preston at about 7:30am on Monday following the discovery of a man's body on Albert St. It is thought that the man was in a…