WorkSafe Victoria will announce the winners for the 36th annual WorkSafe Awards at an event scheduled for 26 February at the Plaza Ballroom.
According to the Victorian workplace safety regulator, a total of 22 finalists have been selected from 95 nominations across seven award categories, each acknowledging outstanding achievements in occupational hea…
WorkSafe has commenced an investigation after the fatality of a road worker who was hit by a vehicle in the central North Island on Tuesday morning.
Emergency responders attended to the tragic collision on Taihape-Napier Rd shortly after 11:20am.
Police said the worker died at the scene.
The driver also sustained injuries, according to police.
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is encouraging truckies to focus on safety and pay attention to warning signals when driving down long, steep slopes on the South Eastern (SE) Freeway in South Australia.
This comes after the launch of a new safety video, created in collaboration with NTI, SARTA and insights from the National Truck Accident…
A teenager was transported to the hospital following a quad bike incident in southwest Queensland on Sunday afternoon.
The LifeFlight helicopter was called to Coomrith at about 6.55pm.
The patient suffered pelvic injuries and was attended to by paramedics.
He was flown to Roma Airport before being taken to Roma Hospital by Queensland ambulance paramed…
The NSW Resources Regulator has released an investigation report after an incident that took place at an Albury quarry on 12 December 2025.
An employee sustained severe injuries when he was hit and pinned down by a hydraulic hammer that came loose from an excavator.
“Mine operators are reminded of their duty to identify hazards and manage risks…
WorkSafe has recently filed charges against a mining maintenance firm in connection with the death of an employee at South Boulder two years ago.
The company is facing charges for not ensuring a secure workplace, resulting in the loss of an employee's life.
"In December 2023, a worker who was employed as a heavy diesel mechanic was instructed to remov…
Resources Safety and Health Queensland is conducting an investigation following the death of a mine worker in central Queensland.
Initial investigations revealed the man was working alone when he was reportedly hit by a rock on January 2.
Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries.
"Our investigation is ongoing and will thoroughly examine the n…
SafeWork SA is alerting those who are contemplating riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles this summer to the hazards, in light of a rise in fatalities in the previous two years.
According to data from Safe Work Australia, 234 Australians have lost their lives in incidents related to quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles since 2011, with over 80 p…
WorkSafe Victoria is advising employers to take proactive measures and ensure the safety of their workers as heatwaves and threatening fire conditions impact the state.
The Bureau of Meteorology has released a warning for a severe to extreme heatwave affecting all forecast regions, with anticipated maximum temperatures ranging from the low to mid-40s…
A man has been killed after getting caught in a tractor wheel and being pulled along at a property in central Victoria on Saturday.
According to reports, the 69-year-old exited the tractor to aid in the removal of hay that was stuck in a baler trailer when the vehicle moved forward, causing him to be struck at about 12:30pm.
WorkSafe confirmed that in…
The Australian Government has published the findings of the independent review of the laws supporting the Commonwealth workers’ compensation program.
This evaluation, conducted by a group of experts, is considered one of the most detailed reviews of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act since the scheme was introduced in 1988.
The Mini…
A mining firm has recently released a video, supported by Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), to raise awareness in the industry about a common and risky problem.
The video illustrates a 40-tonne contractor crane rollover that occurred at a central Queensland mine in December 2024.
The pick and carry crane was in operation at more than 250%…
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