A pilot died after his light plane crashed into powerlines and caught alight in far west NSW, marking another tragic incident affecting aviation safety across Australia.
What Happened in Tilpa
Emergency services responded to reports of a light plane crash in Tilpa at around 12.10pm on Monday afternoon.
The pilot, a 52-year-old man, was pronounced de…
Safety Blitz Targets Farming Businesses in Coffs Harbour
Farm businesses across the Coffs Harbour area were visited by SafeWork NSW inspectors last week to ensure employees are working in a safe environment. Safety remained the central focus throughout the operation, with inspectors checking whether farming operations meet current compliance standards…
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NHVR Partners with Viral Comedian Jimmy Rees to Improve Heavy Vehicle Safety
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has partnered with Australian comedian Jimmy Rees in its latest campaign to promote truck safety on the road. This collaboration forms part of a broader push to lift safety standards across the heavy vehicle industry.
The c…
A Sydney worker dies in hospital after crush injuries sustained during a workplace incident in western Sydney, marking a tragic loss for the construction sector.
The man in his 30s suffered critical crushing injuries after pallets fell on him at a Minchinbury business on Tuesday afternoon. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries on Wed…
Driver Crushed to Death by Own Truck in Melbourne
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a garbage truck driver has died, fatally crushed by his own vehicle in Melbourne's outer suburbs. The incident marks another tragic addition to Victoria's workplace fatality statistics for 2023.
What Happened on Monday Morning
WorkSafe said the truck rolle…
Seven Australians Killed in Quad Bike Incidents This Year
Latest news from Safe Work Australia confirms seven Australians have died in quad bike incidents this year, with the youngest victim being a four-year-old girl killed in a quad bike rollover in south west Queensland this month. These figures highlight an ongoing safety concern for rural and reg…
Australia Completes GHS 7 Transition
Australia has now fully adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7 (GHS 7) for all hazardous chemicals manufactured and imported nationwide. Manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals across the country are required to use this updated classification frame…
Chopper Pilot Killed in NT Muster Crash
A pilot has been killed after his helicopter crashed while mustering on a remote Northern Territory cattle station. This incident adds to a troubling list of aviation tragedies across Australia's outback, where emergency services often face significant delays reaching crash sites due to isolation.
The 65-year-o…
A man died in a farm incident in northern Victoria on Friday afternoon.The 38-year-old man was fatally crushed while working on a skid steer loader at Nathalia.WorkSafe has opened an investigation into the incident. Read the original article on Seven News.…
Grim Toll Mounting in 2023
Safe Work Australia has released latest work-related fatality figures for 2023, confirming a grim toll continues mounting across several high-risk sectors. Transport, postal & warehousing remains the most dangerous industry nationally, recording 24 occupational deaths.
Construction ranks second with 13 fatalities, while…
Queensland Workplace Explosion Hospitalises Four
A Queensland workplace explosion hospitalises four workers after facial burns left them requiring urgent hospital treatment on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were scrambled to Kay McDuff Drive in Thabeban just after 2pm following the blast.
All four workers were engulfed when the explosion tore t…
Safety Failures at Perth Army Base Result in $100,000 Fine
A construction company has been prosecuted by the federal safety regulator after a worker suffered serious injuries at a Perth army base. Poor safety management practices during a lifting operation led to a costly outcome for the business and lasting harm for the worker involved.
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