A special service was held in Kings Park on Sunday to honour 100 Western Australian firefighters who lost their lives while working to safeguard communities.
International Firefighters' Day is observed annually, allowing the families of deceased firefighters to unite with both active and retired emergency services members to honour their sacrifices.
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Last week, SafeWork NSW inspectors intensified their efforts on construction sites across the Hunter region, making sure businesses comply with safety regulations and prioritise worker safety, particularly concerning falls from heights, electrical work, machinery operation, and mental health issues.
The inspectors visited construction sites in Cessnoc…
A woman was flown to the hospital by the LifeFlight helicopter following an incident involving a bull in South West Queensland.
The LifeFlight team responded to a property in Upper Dawson at 6:08pm on Tuesday after an incident where a woman in her sixties was injured by a bull.
The LifeFlight crew and local ambulance paramedics administered care to th…
WorkSafe has brought charges against a diesel mechanic after a worker was killed by the garbage truck he was driving in June 2023.
The 26-year-old man was positioned adjacent to the garbage truck when it moved forward, trapping him against a post and the wall of a building in Melbourne's Central Business District.
The company is confronted with a sing…
The Victorian Government has launched a new program that provides workers with access to counseling services designed to improve their health and well-being and to mitigate the risk of workplace mental injuries.
Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe Ben Carroll has recently announced the launch of a new Worker Mental Health Support Helpline, provid…
WorkSafe is conducting an investigation into the fatality of a truckie who was fatally injured while trying to close a gate at a depot in Melbourne last week.
WorkSafe said the 57-year-old man was exiting the depot at the conclusion of his shift when the 8m-wide gate malfunctioned, lost its stability, and collapsed onto him. He was discovered by anoth…
The Victorian Government says it is committed to the protection of roadside workers and emergency services, emphasising their role in aiding Victorians during times of significant need.
On Wednesday, Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne revealed that Road Rule 79A will be extended, enabling workers and volunteers to execute their tasks wit…
The NSW Government has paid tribute to those who have died as a consequence of workplace incidents or health-related issues during the observance of the International Day of Mourning.
Every year, April 28 represents a crucial moment to commemorate those who have lost their lives and to acknowledge the families whose lives have been permanently altered…
A report has been published by the Resources Regulator concerning an incident on March 2, 2024, where a worker was injured due to a forklift attachment colliding with him in a mechanical workshop at a quarry in northeast New South Wales.
The Resources Regulator said the jib, along with the forklift's tynes and load guard, became detached from the fork…
In an effort to mitigate significant non-compliance, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has revealed plans to launch Operation Melbourne Market this month, focusing on loading, mass, and mechanical violations that have been noted over the previous two years.
Paul Salvati, the Chief Operations Officer of NHVR, stated that Operation Melbourne M…
A worker passed away after an incident at a workplace in Dunedin on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency services arrived at Kenmure, following a call received at about 3:45pm.
A company representative confirmed the incident happened at their Dunedin site.
According to the police, the worker succumbed to injuries at the site.
WorkSafe has been informed of th…
WorkSafe New Zealand is advising workplaces to recognise the dangers involved when employees are working at elevated positions, in light of the sentencing of a Wellington firm whose worker was severely injured in April 2023 due to a six-meter fall from an unsafe and slippery roof.
The man, aged 38, had been employed for merely two months and possessed…
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