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Man Thrown From Horse While Mustering Cattle in Central Queensland
A man has suffered chest injuries and spinal injuries after being thrown from a horse while mustering cattle on a rural central Queensland property. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for workers handling livestock in demanding outdoor conditions across Australia.…
New Safety Laws for NSW Food Delivery Riders Now in Place
New safety laws requiring food delivery riders in NSW to wear high-visibility personal protective equipment provided to them for delivery duties are now in place. This regulatory update strengthens rider protections and clarifies employer obligations across the food delivery sector.
The new la…
New Research Links Disabling Workplace Injuries and Illnesses to Higher Risk of Suicide
Researchers from Monash University have found that people who are away from work for long periods due to a work-related injury or illness face a substantially higher risk of suicide or self-harm. A workplace injury significantly raises this risk, according to the s…
Fall from Roof Prompts SafeWork SA Safety Warning
SafeWork SA is warning workers about serious dangers linked to falls when working on roofs, after an apprentice electrician suffered broken ribs during a fall. Fragile roofing materials may fracture unexpectedly, turning routine rooftop tasks into life-threatening situations without proper safeguards i…
Sliding Gate Falls on Northern Territory Worker
Summary: A Northern Territory worker suffered serious injuries after a nine-metre sliding gate collapsed on him while he manually closed it. NT WorkSafe investigations point to component failures, including a faulty solar panel and a broken guide block, as likely contributors to the incident.
A NT worke…
Heavy Vehicle Operators Urged to Check Brakes Before Starting a Journey
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reminds operators to check their brakes before starting a journey. A well-maintained braking system remains one of the most critical factors in heavy vehicle safety, and skipping this step can put drivers and other road users at serious…
Vic Employers Urged to Protect Workers From Amputation Injuries
WorkSafe reminds employers to ensure machines have adequate safeguards to minimise risk of amputation injuries. Robust safety management practices remain essential for Victorian workplaces where machinery poses a major risk to hands, fingers, and limbs.
Amputation Injury Statistics in Vi…
A man is recovering in hospital after a workplace fall through scaffolding at a Gold Coast worksite.
The man, in his 40s, fell more than four metres at a construction site in Tugun, sustaining injuries that required immediate medical attention.
He was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition, where hospital staff continue to mon…
Tasmanian Motorists Urged to Slow Down to Protect Roadworkers
Tasmania police are reminding motorists to observe speed limits in work zones to protect road workers. Slow, consistent compliance with posted limits remains the simplest way drivers can keep crews safe on active sites.
The reminder comes after two drivers were caught speeding in road work…
Fatal Workplace Incident in Bay of Plenty
One person has died following a fatal workplace incident in Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to reports of a workplace incident in Toatoa at about 10.30 am on Monday.
Police confirmed the worker died at the scene. WorkSafe has been notified and is expected to investigate the circumstances surroun…
Man Falls Several Metres at Palm Beach Work Site
Ambulance paramedics were called to a Gold Coast work site after a man fell several metres and received serious injuries. The incident happened at a Palm Beach construction site on Monday morning.
Paramedics treated the man, in his 60s, at scene before taking him to Gold Coast University Hospital for f…
A Gold Coast man burned in welding incident news has emerged after Monday afternoon's workplace accident left him with serious injuries.
The man, aged in his 20s, sustained burns during a welding job and was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.
Emergency crews responded to the scene at Varsity Lakes just after 2.30 pm, with pa…
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