A Queensland worker has died after being struck by machinery in Cairns on Friday afternoon, in an incident that once again highlights the risks associated with heavy plant on Australian worksites.
Summary: Emergency services responded to a workplace incident involving plant equipment in Portsmith, Cairns, just before 3pm. The man in his 60s was transp…
Auckland Worker in Hospital with Severe Injuries After Being Trapped in Machinery
An Auckland worker sustained severe injuries after becoming trapped in machinery at a workplace on Saturday morning, prompting an urgent emergency response and a fresh reminder about plant safety in high-risk work environments.
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Emergency crews responded to an in…
Worker's Fatal Roof Fall at Brisbane Business Under Probe
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has launched an investigation into a fatal workplace incident at a Brisbane business, raising fresh concerns about fall risk management on commercial roofing sites.
A solar panel maintenance worker plunged 5m through corroded roof sheeting at a building i…
Melbourne Metal Company Fined for Safety Failures After Worker's Crush Death
A Melbourne metal company has been fined for breaching workplace safety regulations after a worker was crushed to death in February 2021. This safety news highlights ongoing risk concerns across the metal fabrication industry.
The company was fined $280,000 after pleading gu…
SafeWork NSW Issues Prohibition Notice After Fatal Workplace Incident
Work has been suspended at a Newcastle construction site following the death of a worker on Wednesday morning. SafeWork NSW issued a prohibition notice after the fatal workplace incident, halting all activity while investigators examine the risk factors involved.
A 20-year-old man…
Safe Work Australia updates WHS data on its beta website, expanding on the platform first launched earlier this year. The organisation has rolled out new datasets and refined dashboards to help safety professionals across construction, manufacturing and healthcare access clearer insights into workplace health and safety trends.
Safe Work Australia sai…
ACT Releases New Asbestos Advice Notice
The ACT Government has announced release of a new Asbestos Advice Notice, giving residential owners, builders and industry professionals clearer guidance on managing asbestos-related risks in homes.
Updated notice took effect on 1 July 2023, replacing previous versions to strengthen safety outcomes for househol…
Federal work health and safety regulator Comcare has launched a new program to fight workplace mental health stigma, aiming to help workers feel supported when facing psychological distress on the job.
According to Comcare, stigma can prevent an employee from seeking help from a qualified mental health professional. Left unaddressed, this reluctance c…
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Worker Fatally Crushed at Newcastle Construction Site
A man has died following a workplace incident at a Newcastle construction site. The 20-year-old worker was fatally crushed while carrying out duties on site, according to news reports.
Emergency crews responded quickly after the incident occurred on Wednesday morning. Ambulance paramedics…
Woman Flown to Hospital After Falling From Horse
A woman sustained facial injuries after she fell from her horse in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday afternoon, according to today's news reports.
The incident happened on a property in Kumbia shortly before 1pm.
A rescue chopper airlifted the injured woman to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for t…
The NSW Resources Regulator releases compliance priorities for July–December 2023, outlining its enforcement focus for the second half of the year. These priorities target heavy vehicle interaction, ventilation management and rehabilitation obligations for small mines.
Below, we summarise what operators need to know about these compliance priorities a…
Fatal conveyor belt incident prompts WorkSafe safety reminder
WorkSafe reminds workplaces about the risks of working with conveyor belts after a worker suffered fatal injuries after getting caught in a conveyor belt. This fatal accident has renewed attention across industry on how conveyor systems are guarded and maintained.
WorkSafe says the conveyo…
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