Elderly Man Trapped Under Quad Bike at Ballogie
An elderly man has been seriously injured after his quad bike rolled and trapped him underneath, in the South Burnett Region on Saturday afternoon. This incident highlights, once again, the ongoing safety risks tied to quad bike use on rural and private properties across Australia.
The old man, believed…
Two firefighters have been injured while tackling a house fire in Levin on Saturday afternoon, highlighting the ongoing risks emergency crews face when responding to structure fires. This news comes as a reminder that fire services safety remains a critical concern for crews attending unpredictable blazes across New Zealand.
Fire crews were called to…
WorkSafe charges health service over patient death following an incident at a Berwick hospital more than five years ago, according to news reports on the matter.
WorkSafe Victoria has filed charges under the OHS Act, accusing the health service of failing to ensure a patient wasn't exposed to risk. This case adds to a growing list of prosecutions agai…
Worker Flown to Hospital After Being Run Over by Tractor on Queensland Farm
A worker has been airlifted to hospital after being run over by a tractor on a farm in the Gympie region on Thursday morning. LifeFlight services were called to the scene after receiving reports of a serious agricultural incident involving heavy machinery.
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SafeWork NSW reminds workplaces across the State to prioritise safety during the holiday season, urging every business to maintain a strong festive season safety mindset as the year winds down. With construction sites, warehouses and retail floors under pressure to finish jobs before the break, a clear policy on safe work practices matters more than ev…
Darwin Business Facing Charges Over Gas Explosion
A Darwin business has been charged with six reckless conduct charges under workplace safety laws after a gas explosion at a Darwin restaurant injured five patrons. This news comes as WorkSafe pursues one of its more serious cases in the Northern Territory this year.
Vermelha Pty Ltd, a Northern Territ…
Man Suffers Serious Leg Injuries After Being Trapped in Conveyor Belt South of Sydney
Emergency services were called to Banksmeadow after a man got his leg caught in a conveyor belt on Tuesday morning. This incident highlights the ongoing risk hazardous plant equipment poses across construction and manufacturing sites.
NSW Ambulance said a pallet fel…
Heavy vehicle operators urged to be wary of fatigue this holiday season
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reminds heavy vehicle drivers to stay alert on the road and protect their health and wellbeing this festive season. Operators travelling long holiday drives face a heightened safety risk, and the NHVR wants every driver aware of the warn…
A farmer has died following a quad bike incident in western Victoria, marking another tragic addition to farm safety news across the state.
The 74-year-old man was using the quad bike to herd cattle at Pirron Yallock when the incident happened on Tuesday morning. WorkSafe confirmed it has opened an investigation into the incident.
Details of the Quad…
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Queensland Rider Flown to Hospital After Quad Bike Rollover
An injured rider has been flown to hospital after his quad bike rolled in South East Queensland. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns around quad bike use on rural properties, a topic frequently covered in workplace health and safety news across regional Australia.
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Man Killed in Workplace Incident in Western Victoria
A man has been killed in a telehandler incident in Western Victoria, marking another tragic loss on an Australian worksite this week. The 55-year-old died after being struck by a steel door frame on Thursday afternoon, in what appears to have been an accident involving machinery during routine handl…
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New Zealand Forestry Company to Pay Over $500k After Fatal Workplace Incident
A New Zealand forestry company has been fined a total of $536,000 following a fatal workplace incident near Wairoa two years ago. Read on for the full breakdown of what happened, why compliance failures were flagged, and what this ruling means for safety practices ac…
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