Worker Fatally Injured After Being Struck by Train in Port Hedland
A worker is dead after being struck by a train at a rail yard on the outskirts of Port Hedland, in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Early reports identify the deceased as Port Hedland man Jody Byrne, whose family and colleagues now grieve this devastating loss.
The incident took pl…
Victoria's OHS regulator, WorkSafe, has charged two elevator companies with workplace manslaughter following the fatal electrocution of an apprentice at a West Melbourne apartment. This case highlights the serious legal consequences companies face when safety compliance fails on site.
The 21-year-old apprentice electrician was working on a car lift wh…
New Zealand Pilot Killed in Light Plane Crash
A light plane has crashed on New Zealand's North Island, killing the pilot. This tragic incident highlights ongoing aviation safety concerns across the New Zealand region.
The aircraft burst into flames after crashing in Taranaki at about 11.45 am on Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded swiftly,…
Machinery Rollover Leaves Man Seriously Injured on Sunshine Coast Region Property
A man has been seriously injured after a machinery rollover on a rural property in the Sunshine Coast Region, highlighting ongoing safety concerns around plant and equipment operation. The rescue helicopter was tasked to a private property in Obi Obi on Thursday morning…
Victoria Road Safety Company Facing Multiple Charges Over Truckie Death
WorkSafe has filed charges against a road safety company after a delivery truck driver was fatally injured at its Gippsland depot in 2021. This news follows an investigation into workplace management practices at the site.
The 34-year-old man suffered fatal injuries after a metal…
Highest Workplace Fatalities in New Zealand in 2022 Were in Agriculture, WorkSafe Figures Reveal
Agriculture remains New Zealand's most dangerous industry, with preliminary data from WorkSafe NZ confirming this sector recorded the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2022. Figures show that 44 work-related deaths were reported to the safety watch…
Auckland Businesses Urged to Protect Workers During Floods
WorkSafe NZ urges Auckland businesses to make health and safety a priority in the workplace as flooding continues to disrupt daily operations.
The safety agency said employers should do what is possible to support workers navigating flood-related disruptions. Companies should also discuss the…
SafeWork NSW Kicks Off Electrical Safety Blitz
SafeWork NSW has commenced a compliance blitz targeting electrical risks across worksites in the state, following a series of incidents involving faulty wiring and energised equipment.
Head of SafeWork NSW, Natasha Mann, says working near electrical installations, failing to follow electrical wiring regu…
A Queensland roofing company and its supervisor have pleaded guilty to workplace safety breaches after a worker sustained multiple injuries in a roof fall, highlighting once again why fall prevention measures remain critical across the roofing trade.
The worker fell about seven metres from a warehouse roof onto a concrete floor in September 2020, an i…
Adelaide Crane Collapse Prompts $350,000 Enforceable Undertaking
SafeWork SA has accepted an enforceable undertaking from a crane hire company after one of its cranes collapsed on a building site in Adelaide's north in February 2021.
No one was injured during the incident, but SafeWork SA said "the psychological impact of such a near miss can still b…
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The deadline for submitting applications for Round 8 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) is fast approaching, and heavy vehicle operators are being urged to apply for federal funding to help improve safety across the transport industry.
The federal government has set aside approximately $4 mi…
Gold Coast Man Injured in Roof Fall
A Gold Coast man suffered a serious head injury after he fell from a roof on Tuesday evening. This latest incident adds to a troubling pattern of roof fall news across Australia's construction and residential sectors, raising fresh concerns about work-at-height safety.
The man plummeted several metres at the Broadb…
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