New Zealand Road Worker Fatally Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle
In brief: A roading employee lost his life when a vehicle struck him along Taihape-Napier Rd, and early news reports indicate the driver was hurt as well. WorkSafe has opened an inquiry.
WorkSafe has commenced an investigation after the fatality of a road worker who was hit by a ve…
Truckies heading down South Australia’s South Eastern Freeway should treat brake condition as priority number one. The NHVR is urging operators to heed warning signals, select the right gear early and confirm braking systems are correctly adjusted before beginning the long descent — advice echoed across the transport industry.
Key takeaway…
Teen flown to hospital after crashing quad bike in Coomrith
In brief: A teenager was airlifted to hospital with pelvic injuries after crashing a quad bike at Coomrith in southwest Queensland on Sunday afternoon, with news of the rescue confirmed by the LifeFlight helicopter crew.
What happened at Coomrith
Emergency responders were tasked to the prop…
The NSW Resources Regulator has published an investigation report after a quarry worker at Albury was struck and pinned by a hydraulic hammer that detached from excavator plant on 12 December 2025. Here is what safety teams need to know from the latest workplace news.
Key facts from the published report
Date of incident: 12 December 2025
Location: An…
A mining maintenance firm has been charged following a worker's death in WA. WorkSafe has recently filed charges against the goldfields employer over a fatal incident at South Boulder two years ago, alleging the company failed to ensure a secure workplace and that an employee lost his life as a result.
Case summary at a glance
Who: A goldfields minin…
A mine worker has died after reportedly being struck by a rock while working alone at the Mount Britton site in central Queensland on 2 January. Emergency treatment followed, but the man later succumbed to his injuries.
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is investigating the incident that resulted in this fatality, with initial enquiries co…
Quad bike fatalities have triggered a renewed safety warning in South Australia, where SafeWork SA is urging anyone planning to operate a quad bike or side-by-side vehicle this summer to weigh up the hazards after two years of rising deaths.
Quad bike deaths at a glance
Seven people died within the state during 2024 and 2025 — the first such fataliti…
What Victorian employers need to do right now
Short answer: plan ahead, adjust shift patterns, supply shade and cold water, service cooling equipment, and train employees to spot early warning signs of heat strain before crews step outside.
WorkSafe Victoria is advising employers to take proactive measures and ensure the safety of their workers as hea…
A 69-year-old man has died after becoming caught in a tractor wheel and being dragged along at a rural property in central Victoria on Saturday. Emergency services attended the scene, and the state work health and safety regulator has commenced an investigation.
A man has been killed after getting caught in a tractor wheel and being pulled along at a…
The Australian Government has published the findings of the independent review of the laws supporting the Commonwealth workers’ compensation program. Recommendations centre on modernising Comcare, speeding recovery, and lifting safety accountability across federal agencies and licensed corporations.
Here is the short version: the panel found cur…
Quick answer: Queensland's resources regulator has backed the release of an animation and CCTV recordings showing a 40-tonne mobile crane rollover, giving mine operators a rare chance to learn how overloading, rushed lift planning and weak risk management create fatal hazards.
Key takeaways from the crane incident
The machine operated at over 250% of…
A farm worker died in a tractor incident in western Victoria on Sunday afternoon.
According to WorkSafe, the 65-year-old man was struck by a tractor and trailer attachment while harvesting at around 6pm.
WorkSafe has confirmed that the incident is currently being investigated.
This year, there have been 55 fatalities among workers in Victoria, accordi…
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