Defence Faces Charges Over Fatal Crash
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has charged the department of defence with federal safety violations after two soldiers were killed in a vehicle rollover in north Queensland. This news follows an extensive Comcare investigation into workplace safety failures during a military training exercise.…
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Man Seriously Injured in Cherrypicker Incident at Melbourne Shopping Centre
A worker has been seriously injured following a cherrypicker incident at a Melbourne shopping centre. Emergency crews were called to a shopping complex in Malvern East on Friday morning after the incident occurred.
The man was badly injured, suffering upper and lower…
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SA Bans Uncontrolled Cutting of Engineered Stone
South Australia has outlawed dangerous practices associated with uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products, with tough new regulations now in effect. This move mirrors similar action already taken in other jurisdictions, including WA's backing of a ban on engineered stone.
These new…
A young girl was injured in a quad bike rollover near Widgee in the Gympie region on Monday afternoon, marking another serious incident that highlights ongoing safety concerns around quad bike use across rural properties.
Paramedics were called to a property near Widgee soon after the incident occurred.
The girl was treated at the scene before being…
Rider Flown to Hospital After Fall From Horse
A woman is recuperating in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a horse fall in the South Burnett region. This rider flown to hospital after fall from horse incident highlights ongoing risks faced by equestrian workers and enthusiasts across regional Queensland.
What Happened
The woman in her 40…
Australia's Hazardous Chemical Information System has been updated, with Safe Work Australia adding or updating more than 300 chemicals on the database.
The HCIS is an online tool that provides chemical hazard information for substances classified in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Wor…
WorkSafe Probing Ladder Fall Death at Melbourne Construction Site
WorkSafe has launched an investigation following the death of a Melbourne electrician on Tuesday morning. Authorities are examining safety equipment and site conditions to determine what led to the fatal incident.
A 60-year-old man died after falling from a ladder at a Melbourne constr…
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One person has died following a workplace incident in South Auckland. This news comes after emergency services responded to reports of a fatal incident at a Wiri worksite on Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed the man dead at the scene, with WorkSafe New Zealand now investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
What Happened a…
Safe Work Australia Publishes New Guide on How to Develop Asbestos Registers
Safe Work Australia has recently released new guidance material to help employers prepare asbestos registers in the workplace. This resource supports businesses across construction, manufacturing and healthcare sectors in meeting their legal obligations around hazardous build…
Rural Road Safety Month Reminds Drivers to Prioritise Safety on Rural Roads
The NHVR is urging drivers travelling on rural roads to be extra careful around heavy vehicles this Rural Road Safety Month.
September marks Rural Road Safety Month - an initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) that helps promote safety on rural roads across…
A worker received care for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a Napier business on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency crews responded to reports of the fire at the pallet company shortly before 1.30pm.
Paramedics transported a man in his 40s to Hawke's Bay Hospital following the incident, where staff monitored his health and provided appropriate c…
Multiple Charges Laid After Worker Loses Arm at Northern Territory Cattle Station
A Queensland cattle company operating a Northern Territory cattle station and two of its employees now face reckless conduct charges after a worker lost his arm in a serious workplace incident.
The victim's hand was crushed by a post driver while working on a fence at a…
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