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Tree feller killed by falling tree at Waikato farm
A person has passed away after being hit by a tree on a farm in Waikato. Police said emergency crews were alerted to the farm located in the rural region of Kopaki at 1:40 PM on Saturday afternoon. Preliminary police investigations suggested the person was in the process of felling the tree when it collapsed and struck them. Police said WorkSafe is aw…
Death toll in the workplace rises
According to data from Safe Work Australia, the total number of Australian workers killed at work this year has now reached 43. The transport, postal, and warehousing sector tops the list with 21 fatalities. The Agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors rank second with 8 deaths, while mining follows in third place with 6 fatalities.  Included i…
SafeWork NSW blitz focuses on safety around overhead and underground services
SafeWork NSW is carrying out a compliance program designed to ensure that companies in the construction and utilities fields are maintaining safety standards while working close to overhead and underground services. The initiative will involve SafeWork NSW inspectors visiting high-risk worksites throughout the State, focusing on areas near utilities l…
Worker fatally struck by front end loader at Vic warehouse
WorkSafe Victoria is conducting an investigation following the death of a warehouse worker in Lara last week. WorkSafe said the man, 21, was operating an air compressor to remove fertilizer from the rear of a semi-trailer when he was tragically hit by a front end loader on Monday morning. Figures from WorkSafe reveal that thirteen Victorian workers ha…
New SafeWork SA initiative focuses on slip and trip risks in workplaces
Workplace health and safety watchdog, SafeWork SA, has recently initiated a campaign focused on slip and trip hazards to increase awareness on how to ensure the safety of South Australians at their workplaces. The initiative, named ‘Safety at Work is a Serious job,’ features ‘Stanley the talking safety cone’ offering tips on ho…
Victorian government enhances workplace safety through increased funding
The Victorian Government has announced it will allocate $13.7 million in 2026/27 to ensure worker safety, increase workplace injury prevention efforts, and provide improved support for individuals returning to work. The state Government plans to hire an additional 20 WorkSafe inspectors to focus on five of the riskiest industries for employees: &lsquo…
Safety champions encouraged to submit nominations for WorkSafe awards
WorkSafe has commenced the nomination process for the 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements in occupational health and safety in Western Australia. “All workers and workplaces are encouraged to submit nominations to celebrate the achievements of individuals and companies who are committed to…
Fatality at Queensland quarry triggers safety warning
The Queensland safety regulator for mining and quarrying has issued a safety alert after the death of a forklift operator at a quarry last month. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) said it is probing the incident that happened on Monday, 20 April. RSHQ Operations General Manager Donna Heelan stated preliminary information suggested the work…
Occupational health and safety website for young employees in WA improved
The Western Australian Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety’s WorkSafe group has recently improved its website to protect new and young workers in the State. The SmartMove website functions as an online resource that provides education to young workers on health and safety (WHS). The site provides an effective means for…