A Tasmanian man killed in tractor rollover incident has left the farming community in mourning after a fatal tractor rollover claimed his life in northern Tasmania.
What Happened at Promised Land
The incident happened at a commercial property in Promised Land on Tuesday afternoon. Police and emergency crews attended, but the man in his 70s died at th…
Death on the Job: Safe Work Australia Updates 2023 Figures
Safe Work Australia has released updated work-related fatality figures for 2023, confirming that workplace safety remains an urgent national issue for employers across every sector.
So far this year, 50 Australian workers have been fatally injured while on the job. Transport, postal & war…
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Forklift Injury Prompts Safety Warning From WHSQ
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety warning after a maintenance worker sustained serious injuries when struck by the carriage and tines of a forklift he was working on. This incident highlights ongoing risk associated with mobile plant across construction and industrial si…
Man Flown to Hospital After Tree Falls on Him South of Gympie
A man has been injured after being struck by a falling tree south of Gympie, prompting an emergency helicopter response. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns around tree-felling operations in regional Queensland, where changing weather conditions and unstable timber can turn rou…
New Zealand Forestry Company Fined Over Worker's Arm Injury
A New Zealand forestry company has been ordered to pay a fine of $180,000 after a worker's arm became trapped in machinery while working on site.
According to WorkSafe, the worker was troubleshooting equipment when his wrist became trapped in its rollers. He suffered a broken arm and a dislo…
WorkSafe Reminds Employers to Manage Risks Associated With Structural Steel Collapse
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert highlighting the importance of managing risks associated with structural steel collapse during construction. The alert serves as a critical reminder for employers overseeing large-scale steel projects across Victoria.
What…
Victorian Engineering Company Fined for Worker's Crush Death
A Cobram engineering company has been convicted and fined $250,000 after a 59-year-old man was fatally crushed in a workplace incident in northern Victoria in December 2017.
WorkSafe said workers were dismantling equipment at an old cheese factory in Leitchville when a 770 kg condenser fell…
SafeWork NSW, the International Labour Organisation, and the International Social Security Organisation have recently released the draft program for the 23rd World Congress on occupational health and safety.
SafeWork NSW says the program features AFL Legend and 2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, Atlasian Futurist Dominic Price, occupational safe…
Northern Auckland Quad Bike Crash Injures Woman and Three Children
Emergency services responded to a quad bike crash in northern Auckland on Saturday morning, leaving a woman and three children with injuries ranging from serious to minor.
The quad bike left the road and plunged down a muddy bank shortly before 9am, prompting an urgent emergency respo…
Charges Laid After Worker Struck by Heavy Steel Beams
A transport company faces multiple charges under the Victorian OHS Act following an incident in which a truck driver suffered serious injuries after several steel beams fell on him.
WorkSafe said a load of steel beams fell from a flatbed trailer and struck the 64-year-old man in May 2021. This typ…
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Traffic Worker Critically Injured After Being Struck by Car on Gold Coast
A traffic controller was critically injured after being hit by a car on the Gold Coast Wednesday afternoon. This latest safety news highlights ongoing concerns about worksite protection for roadside personnel.
The woman was controlling traffic at a construction site in…
Master Code of Practice Open for Feedback – NHVR
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has undertaken an extensive review of the Master Code of Practice to strengthen heavy vehicle safety standards across the transport industry.
NHVR welcomes feedback from industry stakeholders on the current version, giving transport professionals a direct say…
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