Safe Work Australia updates fatal occupational injuries data, revealing 91 fatal workplace injuries recorded across the nation so far in 2023.
These figures highlight ongoing risk exposure for workers in high-hazard industries and underscore why robust safety systems remain essential for every employer.
Which Industries Recorded the Most Fatalities?…
NT WorkSafe Warns About Dangers of Poorly Installed DC Isolators
NT WorkSafe reminds solar installers that poorly installed DC isolators can lead to increased risks of fires. Faulty installation of this critical equipment remains a serious concern for electrical safety across the Northern Territory.
In a recent safety alert, the regulator urges solar…
New WorkCover Initiative Targets Forklift-Related Injuries
WorkCover has launched a pilot program to help reduce forklift-related injuries in the North Queensland region. The Harmful Equipment (Forklifts) Injury Risk Reduction Initiative aims to support Queenslanders who have been injured in forklift incidents.
According to WorkCover statistics, more…
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WorkSafe Victoria has joined forces with Solar Victoria to develop new fact sheets protecting solar installers from workplace falls at height. These resources support safety across every stage of solar installation, from planning through to completion on site.
“The seven fact sheets cover safety at height, edge protection, manual handling of h…
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Safe Work NSW Urged to Ramp Up Workplace Inspections Amid Construction Falls
Safe Work NSW is urging inspectors to ramp up workplace inspections after a spike in construction site injuries and fatalities across New South Wales. Health and Safety Minister Sophie Cotsis has called on the regulator to intensify oversight following a string of ser…
Melbourne Manufacturer Fined After Worker's Fingers Cut Off
A Melbourne manufacturer has been fined $40,000 after an employee lost four fingers in a workplace incident involving a press machine.
The company pleaded guilty to one count of failing to maintain a safe plant and was fined at the Sunshine Magistrates' Court last week.
How the Incident Occ…
New Zealand Farm Vehicle Crash Kills One in St Arnaud
A person has died after a New Zealand farm vehicle crash kills one on a rural property in New Zealand's South Island. Emergency services raced to the incident at St Arnaud at around 7.20pm on Tuesday evening.
The sole occupant of the farm vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene. WorkSafe is inves…
Tradie Dies in Hospital After Fall at NSW Construction Site
Summary: Safe Work NSW has launched an investigation into a fatal workplace fall in Burradoo, after a 20-year-old tradie died in hospital following a serious incident at a construction site. The young man was flown to Liverpool Hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries days…
Safe Work Australia Releases Resources to Manage WHS Risks of Working From Home
Safe Work Australia has published new resources to help workers control the WHS risks of working from home. These materials give practical direction for identifying hazards and managing risks in remote work settings.
Safe Work Australia confirmed that workplace health and…
The NSW mine safety regulator has run a successful road safety campaign after reports flagged a high number of incidents involving mobile plant and machinery on mine roads across the state over the past year.
This targeted push forms part of the regulator's broader commitment to protecting workers, building on earlier efforts detailed in NSW Resource…
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Safe Work Australia is seeking public comments on ways to improve the incident notification framework, inviting feedback from businesses, regulators and safety professionals across the country.
This framework notifies WHS regulators of serious occupational incidents and "helps to support compliance with WHS laws" to prevent work-related incide…
EWP Incidents Spark Safety Warning
WorkSafe Victoria urges employers to make health and safety a priority when using elevating work platforms (EWPs), after a worker died and another sustained injuries in two separate incidents involving EWPs.
The regulator confirmed both workers were crushed, one fatally, when pinned between the EWP plant and a fixed…
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