A Brisbane man is fighting for his life after being crushed by a weight during a gym training session, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland now investigating the incident.
Summary: A man in his 30s suffered critical injuries at a Spring Hill gym in Brisbane on Thursday morning after being struck by a barbell. Paramedics attempted to revive him…
A Queensland farmer who survived two days trapped in mud has died in hospital, according to the latest news from emergency services.
The 95-year-old man fell from his tractor while working near a dam south of Gympie, Queensland, on November 6.
What Happened to the Queensland Farmer
Paramedics found the man stuck in mud after two days, with rescue cr…
Drivers Urged to Slow Down at Paramatta Creek Road Worksite
Tasmanian police are again urging motorists to slow down at roadworks after officers issued infringements at Paramatta Creek. This latest enforcement action highlights ongoing safety concerns for road crews working alongside live traffic.
Inspector Nick Clark said some motorists ignore tempo…
Queensland ATV Rollover Prompts Airlift to Brisbane Hospital
A Queensland ATV rollover prompted an airlift after a man in his 30s rolled his all-terrain vehicle in south-east Queensland on Saturday afternoon. RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crews responded, transporting him to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital for further treatment.
Incident Summ…
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Worker's Leg Injured in Forklift Incident at Shepparton
A worker sustained serious leg injuries following a forklift incident in northern Victoria on Monday morning. This latest news from Shepparton highlights ongoing safety concerns around plant equipment used across warehouses, farms, and industrial sites nationwide.
Police said the 35-year…
Australians Urged to Prioritise Asbestos Safety During National Asbestos Awareness Week
Asbestos-related diseases account for around 4000 deaths per year in Australia, making proper management of asbestos materials a critical workplace and community health issue.
Next week is National Asbestos Awareness Week, and SafeWork SA is urging Australians to…
Truck Tailgate Crushes Melbourne Worker at Campbellfield Site
WorkSafe is investigating after an auto electrician died when a truck tailgate fell on him on Saturday afternoon. Incident news confirms the event happened at Campbellfield at around 12.30 pm.
Reports indicate the 41-year-old man was working on the truck's tailgate at the time of the incid…
VIC Feedlot Company Charged Over Workplace Fatal Electrocution
WorkSafe has laid charges against a Victorian feedlot operator following a fatal electrocution near Dimboola that claimed a worker's life two years ago.
WorkSafe Victoria confirmed the 29-year-old man was stacking hay bales when machinery he operated made contact with overhead power lines…
NSW introduces on-the-spot fines for WHS offences, giving SafeWork NSW inspectors new powers to issue penalty notices for electrical safety breaches and asbestos offences under an amendment to the Work Health and Safety Act.
The updated rules allow inspectors to issue on-the-spot fines for work carried out near overhead powerlines, with prescribed off…
Fatal Tractor Incident in South Australia's Mid-North
A man from Riverton, near Robertstown in South Australia's mid-north, has died following a tractor accident on Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11 pm after reports that the vehicle rolled and crushed him.
Paramedics attempted to save the life of the 43-year-old…
Fatal Occupational Incidents Statistics Updated
Safe Work Australia's latest fatal occupational injuries data confirms 134 Australian workers have been killed on the job so far this year. Fatal occupational incidents statistics updated by the federal safety regulator reveal a worrying trend across several high-risk industries.
Industry Breakdown of W…
WorkSafe Queensland's Farm Safety Calendar Competition Winners Announced
Twelve Queensland kids have been selected as winners of the 2023 Farm safety calendar competition, with results now confirmed by state authorities.
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said Workplace Health and Safety Queensland received 1,500 entries from school children a…
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