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An Adelaide asbestos company has been slapped with a $150,000 fine for breach of workplace safety rules under section 32 of the WHS Act 2012 (SA). This case highlights the ongoing risk of working at height in industries handling hazardous materials such as asbestos roofing.
The charges relate to an incident in which a 58-year-old man fell thro…
Two Workers Missing After Queensland Mine Collapse
Two workers remain missing following a mine collapse in north-west Queensland, according to breaking news from the scene. Emergency crews responded swiftly once reports confirmed a serious incident underground.
Ambulance paramedics were called to the site just after 1.10 pm on Wednesday, arriving to…
Victoria Employers Urged to Keep Workers Cool in Hot Weather
High temperatures forecast across Victoria this week have prompted the state's workplace health and safety regulator to remind employers of their duty to protect outdoor workers from heat-related illness. With conditions expected to hit 40 degrees in parts of northern Victoria, businesses mu…
WorkSafe Queensland Investigating Gold Coast Crane Rollover
WorkSafe Queensland has launched an investigation into a crane rollover on the Gold Coast.
The crane tipped over on its side on a motorway near Burleigh Heads on Monday morning. No injuries were reported.
Summary
Safety Queensland is investigating a crane rollover near Burleigh Heads after…
A worker has died after reportedly being crushed by machinery at a Perth workshop, marking another tragic entry in workplace safety news across Australia.
The incident happened at a Welshpool workshop on Monday morning, where the man was fatally crushed while operating machinery on site.
Paramedics attended the incident but were unable to revive the…
Victoria Power Station Operator Fined $1.5m Over Workplace Fatality
A Victorian power station operator has been fined $1.5 million after a worker suffered fatal burns in an explosion four years ago, according to recent safety news coverage of the incident.
During the workplace accident in November 2018, a 54-year-old man was installing a circuit brea…
Traffic Controller Dies After Being Struck by Truck in Waikato
A traffic controller died after being struck by a truck in Waikato on Sunday morning. Police confirmed the man was directing traffic at a closed highway when a truck hit him, causing fatal injuries.
WorkSafe NZ is aware of the incident and has been notified for further review. Full detail…
A man has died following a workplace incident in Sydney, with the fatal incident raising fresh concerns about site safety practices across Australia.
The incident happened on Friday morning at a worksite in Badgerys Creek, on Sydney's western fringe.
What Happened During the Incident
At about 6.10am, police were called to the site after reports emer…
Queensland Mine Safety Regulator Issues Directives to Mine Operators
Queensland's mine safety regulator has issued compliance directives to mine operators, requiring stronger equipment management following a spate of serious incidents involving heavy mobile equipment. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) confirmed operators must implement add…
Victorian Businesses Urged to Prioritise Forklift Safety
WorkSafe reminds businesses to make forklift safety a priority after more than 140 workers were injured in forklift incidents in 2022.
WorkSafe said, "Forklifts offer a practical way to lift and stack heavy loads but are also one of the most hazardous pieces of plant found in Victorian workplac…
Federal Government Provides $3 Million to Protect Workers from Occupational Lung Diseases
The Federal Government has committed funding to protect workers from occupational lung diseases and eradicate silicosis, a lung disease caused by breathing silica dust, across Australia. This national initiative targets safety hazards in dust-generating industrie…
A WA mining company is facing charges over sexual harassment documents that WorkSafe alleges it withheld during an investigation into workplace conduct at three mine sites.
According to news released by WorkSafe WA, the company faces charges for failing to release documents relating to 34 cases of alleged sexual harassment. These files were requested…
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