A three-year-old child has died following a ride-on lawn mower incident on the NSW Far South Coast, according to news reports covering the tragedy.
The toddler suffered fatal injuries after reportedly being struck by a ride-on mower on Saturday afternoon, marking another devastating case in a string of lawn mower-related incidents reported across Aust…
Sydney Tradie Hospitalised After Falling Off Scaffolding
A Sydney tradie was injured in a scaffolding incident on Tuesday morning, sparking fresh concern over site safety practices across the construction sector.
The man, aged in his 20s, fell four metres from scaffolding at a worksite in Coogee. He was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital suffering neck…
A Darwin equipment hire company and its managing director have been fined a total of $1.14 million over a fatal workplace incident almost four years ago. This is the highest fine ever imposed for a workplace safety breach in the Northern Territory.
The incident happened in April 2019 when an excavator bucket dislodged and fell on a 30-year-old man. NT…
WorkSafe Tasmania Awards open for nominations, giving employers and workers across the state a chance to be recognised for outstanding contributions to workplace safety. Nominations close on 10 May 2023, so businesses and individuals wanting to celebrate their commitment to safety should act promptly.
Nominations Now Open for the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmani…
Safety Alert Issued After Queensland Worker Was Struck by an Excavator Bucket
A safety alert has been issued after a Queensland construction worker was struck by an excavator bucket in November 2022. WorkSafe investigated the incident and highlighted serious concerns around mobile plant attachments.
WorkSafe said "the excavator was operating near the…
State Safety Authorities to Conduct Construction Safety Blitz in the Albury-Wodonga Region
Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will visit construction sites in the Albury-Wodonga region to ensure employers are complying with fall protection and silica dust regulations. The weeklong safety blitz runs from 27 March to 31 March.
Falls fro…
Elderly Man Hospitalised After Bull Attack in South Burnett
An elderly man has been hospitalised after a bull attack left him injured in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday morning. This news comes as another reminder of the dangers rural workers and property owners face when handling livestock.
The man, in his 70s, was struck by the animal in Taro…
Quad Bike Rider Dies After Northland Crash
A rider has died after a quad bike crashed on a rural property in Northland, New Zealand, on Friday afternoon. This latest quad-bike crash highlights ongoing safety concerns for operators across the agriculture sector.
Police said emergency services were called to a private property in Kaiwaka shortly before…
A Darwin equipment hire company, Titan Plant Hire, and its managing director Jason Madalena pleaded guilty to workplace safety violations that led to the death of a worker. The 30-year-old man was helping load an excavator onto the back of a truck when a bucket dislodged and struck him, exposing a serious safety failure on site.
He died at the scene.…
SA Power Distributor Urges Safety Around Powerlines During Flood Clean-Up
South Australia's electricity distributor SA Power Networks has issued a strong warning to River Murray residents, urging them to exercise caution when working around powerlines during flood clean-up activities. With sections of network re-energised along flooded watercourses, c…
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A man has died after becoming trapped under a tractor in New Zealand's Far North district, in a workplace incident this morning near Kaitāia. A neighbour found the man pinned under the vehicle and alerted emergency services immediately.
The man was rescued from beneath the tractor but died on his way to hospital after reportedly suffering a ca…
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Woman Injured After Being Struck by Gate on Queensland Cattle Property
A woman is recovering in hospital after sustaining injuries in an incident on a cattle property northwest of Rockhampton, Queensland. This incident highlights ongoing risks for workers in rural and agricultural settings.
The woman, in her 20s, was struck by a gate reported…
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