A factory worker remains missing and four others, including two firefighters, have been taken to hospital after a huge blaze engulfed a Melbourne factory on Friday afternoon.
Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze for close to nine hours before bringing it under control. This incident marks another serious workplace safety failure, following a previ…
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A man has died following a quad bike crash north of Timaru, with the male rider dying after losing control on a rural road near Milford.
Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly before midnight on Saturday, responding swiftly once news of the crash reached local authorities.
Police confirmed the rider suffered fatal injuries after his…
Victorian Feedlot Operator Fined After Electric Shock Death
A Victorian feedlot operator was fined $140,000 after an employee died from an electric shock while operating a telehandler near overhead power lines three years ago. The Wimmera feedlot operator was convicted on two counts under the Victorian OHS Act, following a guilty plea heard in the Hor…
NT WorkSafe Publishes New Guidelines for Managing Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue
NT WorkSafe has released guidance material to help heavy vehicle owners and operators manage the risks associated with fatigue on the road. The resource offers practical direction for businesses seeking to strengthen workplace safety practices across the road transport sect…
South Australia criminalises industrial manslaughter, with new legislation now in force across the state. Parliament passed this legislation to hold employers accountable for preventable workplace deaths, marking a significant shift in how work health duties get enforced.
Under new laws, an individual can face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years, wh…
SafeWork rolls out new silica safety campaign
SafeWork NSW has launched a six-month campaign targeting silica dust exposure to protect workers from hazardous conditions on construction sites. SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit sites across the State to check compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, reinforcing safety standards that kee…
WorkSafe Investigates Fatal Workplace Incident at Northland
WorkSafe is investigating the death of a worker at a Northland company. Authorities are gathering information to determine what led to this tragic outcome and whether safety protocols were followed at the site.
What Happened
The man in his 70s sustained fatal injuries in an incident involvi…
Worker Critical After Electrical Shock Incident South of Brisbane
A worker is in critical condition after an electrical shock incident at a Queensland workplace south of Brisbane on Tuesday afternoon. Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was rushed to hospital.
What Happened at the Swanbank Worksite
The electrical incident occ…
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Quad Bike Rider Killed in Workplace Incident at Tauranga
A rider has died after crashing a quad bike during a workplace incident in Tauranga on Monday morning. Police confirmed emergency crews were dispatched to Ohauiti at approximately 9.20am following reports of the crash.
WorkSafe New Zealand has confirmed awareness of the fatal incident a…
Queenslanders Urged to Put Up Christmas Lights Safely
Essential Energy is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise electrical safety when putting up Christmas lights this festive season. Queenslanders are being urged to check their Christmas lights, powered decorations and equipment thoroughly before switching them on.
Work Group Leader Steven Plant urg…
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Geelong Company Sentenced Over Forklift Incident
A Geelong fruit and vegetable business has faced conviction after breaching health and safety regulations, following an incident where a worker suffered serious injury from a falling forklift load.
Summary: The company pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to provide safe systems of work afte…
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems: Breaking Down its Core Elements
ISO 14001 is a globally recognised environmental management system (EMS) standard. It offers a structured framework for organisations to follow best practices in controlling and mitigating their environmental impact. A 2019 study by the University of Tasmania explored the stat…
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