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Western Australia’s agricultural worker fatalities revealed
The latest WorkSafe WA’s Agriculture Industry Fatality Report reveals there were 18 occupational deaths in the Western Australian agriculture industry from 2019 to June 2023.WorkSafe said the report ‘provides a valuable insight into the types and causes of work-related traumatic injury fatalities within the industry.’The report shows tractors and&…
Perth electrician found dead in roof space
Perth Electrician Found Dead in Roof Space A young Perth electrician died whilst working in a residential roof space, sparking an urgent safety investigation. Emergency services discovered the 24-year-old man's body inside a home in Perth's south on Saturday morning, and WorkSafe are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. The latest i…
Pilot injured after light plane crash
Pilot injured after light plane crash near Mulyungarie has sparked a formal investigation into what caused the aircraft to go down northeast of Adelaide on Wednesday afternoon. The light plane crashed around 5pm on a rural property near the NSW border, leaving the pilot with serious injuries requiring urgent hospital treatment. What Happened in the C…
New Zealand worker killed in conveyor belt incident
New Zealand Worker Killed in Conveyor Belt Incident A New Zealand worker has been killed in an incident involving a moving conveyor belt on Thursday morning. This tragic death has once again put workplace safety under the spotlight for manufacturing and industrial sites across the country. The incident happened at a fertiliser factory in Mount Maunga…
Person airlifted after being trapped under fallen tree in southeast Queensland
Person Airlifted After Being Trapped Under Fallen Tree in Southeast Queensland A person was seriously injured after being pinned under a fallen tree in the South Burnett region of southeast Queensland. The person suffered a serious leg injury after being struck by the tree on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene once reports of…
WorkSafe NZ issues quad bike drive belts safety warning
```html WorkSafe NZ Issues Quad Bike Drive Belts Safety Warning WorkSafe NZ issues a reminder to quad bike riders to check and service quad bike drive belts regularly after a farm manager was fatally injured in a quad bike rollover. This safety alert highlights a critical hazard management gap that safety professionals across construction, agriculture…
Brisbane worker critical after scaffolding fall
```html Brisbane Worker Critical After Scaffolding Fall A Brisbane worker remains in critical condition after falling from scaffolding at a construction site, highlighting ongoing safety concerns around working at heights in the building industry. The 54-year-old man reportedly fell between six to ten metres onto concrete on Tuesday afternoon. Emerge…
SafeWork SA reminds businesses to comply with GHS 7
SafeWork SA reminds businesses to comply with GHS 7, confirming this system remains the only accepted method for classifying and labelling hazardous chemicals across Australia. Manufacturers and importers must align their processes with this framework to protect workers and maintain safety standards throughout their operations. Quick summary: South Au…
NSW company slapped with record fine over wood chipper death
NSW Company Slapped With Record Fine Over Wood Chipper Death A tree removal company has been fined a record $2.025 million dollars after a worker died in a wood chipper incident in 2019. This penalty stands among the highest workplace safety fines issued in New South Wales, sending a clear message to employers across Australia about the consequences o…