Poultry Farm Faces Charges After Fatal Incident Involving Conveyor Belt in Lethbridge
A Lethbridge poultry farm operator has been charged by Victoria's workplace safety watchdog after a worker suffered a fatal injury from being crushed by a conveyor belt in March 2023. WorkSafe has charged the company under Victoria's occupational health and safety le…
VIC Quarry Worker Pierced by Metal Rod in Serious Workplace Incident
A quarry worker has been transported to hospital by helicopter after being pierced by a metal rod in south-eastern Victoria. This latest safety news highlights ongoing risks within the construction and extraction sectors across Australia.
What Happened at the Lang Lang Quarry
Repor…
Man Dies Following Incident Involving Ride-On Lawn Mower in Central Queensland
A man has died after a ride-on lawn mower rolled during an incident in central Queensland. Police confirmed the man, aged 59, was operating the mower at the time.
According to police, the man was operating a ride-on mower in the space between the fence line of a property o…
Eleven Australian Workers Fatally Injured in Workplace Incidents So Far This Year
New data released by Safe Work Australia indicates that 11 Australian workers have lost their lives at work this year, according to the national regulator's latest figures. This early toll underscores ongoing safety challenges across several high-risk industries.
The tr…
WorkSafe Launches New Infographics Highlighting Psychosocial Hazards in High-Risk Industries
WorkSafe New Zealand has created new infographics addressing psychosocial hazards prevalent in high-risk sectors such as construction, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture, in addition to risks impacting all workers across New Zealand.
These resources give…
Man Killed After Being Hit by Tractor in Victoria
A man has died after being struck by a reversing tractor at a dairy farm in south west Victoria, according to news reports. Our summary: the fatal incident occurred on a property near Nirranda South, off the Great Ocean Rd, raising fresh concerns about farm safety in the region.
The incident happened…
Draft TRG Targets Adverse Vehicle Interactions at NSW Mining Sites
A preliminary version of the Technical Reference Guide (TRG) aimed at mitigating ‘adverse vehicle interactions’ within the New South Wales mining sector has been made available for public feedback. This guide sets out practical measures to reduce risk exposure across mine s…
Forestry Employee Seriously Injured in Workplace Incident at North Canterbury
Summary: A forestry worker was injured in a serious work-related incident in North Canterbury on Monday afternoon, prompting an urgent emergency response and a preliminary WorkSafe investigation. The employee remains in critical condition at Christchurch Hospital.
An invest…
Truckie Killed in Collision at Brimbago
A truckie has lost his life following a collision between his B-double vehicle and a tree in South Australia.
Shortly after 11pm on Wednesday, emergency services responded to Brimbago following reports indicating that a B-double had struck a tree.
Despite the diligent efforts of paramedics, the 49-year-old man…
Person Fatally Injured Following Incident at Rural Worksite in Hawke's Bay
A person has died following a collision at a rural workplace in Hawke's Bay. This tragic workplace accident has once again placed worker safety in the spotlight across New Zealand's rural sector.
What Happened
Police were alerted around 2:15pm on Tuesday after receiving repor…
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A cattle musterer was flown to hospital after falling from his horse northwest of Brisbane, sustaining head and neck injuries during a mustering operation in South East Queensland.
According to news reports, the man in his fifties suffered a fall from his horse when his head struck a tree while mustering cattle on Saturday afternoon.
What Hap…
WorkSafe Probes Work-Related Fatality in Mandurah
WorkSafe has launched an investigation into a work-related fatality involving a male painter in his sixties, following an incident in Mandurah last week. The case highlights ongoing risk concerns tied to ladder use across construction and maintenance work.
What Happened
WorkSafe said the man was usin…
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