Safe Work Australia has published a new Model Code of Practice for managing health and safety risks of tower cranes in workplaces. This practical tower crane WHS guidance sets out clear expectations for businesses operating in construction and related industries where tower cranes are used.
Some of the risks associated with crane operations include co…
New Zealand Company Fined $500,000 Over 'Wholly Avoidable' Workplace Death
A company has been sentenced for safety breaches in New Zealand following the death of a worker in February 2020. This case highlights how critical robust health and safety systems remain for businesses across every sector.
The worker was trying to free a "jammed carton in a b…
Safe Work NSW Issues Safety Warning Over Industrial Gates
Safe Work NSW has issued a warning to employers about the dangers of industrial gates after two workers were killed and several others injured in incidents involving industrial gates over a five-year span.
SafeWork NSW is reminding those responsible for industrial gates to ensure regular inspe…
Man Injured After Being Thrown From Horse in Far Western Queensland
A man has been rushed to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper after falling from his horse in far western Queensland. This latest breaking news on an injured rider airlifted after a fall from horse highlights ongoing risks faced by those working with horses in remote regions…
Worker in Hospital After Incident at NSW Mine
Summary: A worker sustained serious injuries during a workplace incident at a central west New South Wales mine on Monday night. Operations were temporarily suspended while emergency crews responded, and the NSW Resources Regulator has been notified.
Mine operations at a central west New South Wales site…
Pilot Seriously Injured in WA Light Plane Crash
A light plane has crashed in northern Western Australia, leaving the pilot with serious injuries. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within Australia's aviation sector and underscores why rigorous safety protocols remain critical for every flight operation.
The aircraft came down on a high…
Two Injured in North Otago Farm Vehicle Rollover
Two people were injured Monday morning when a farm vehicle rolled on a North Otago farm. Emergency services responded quickly, and the incident has since drawn attention from safety authorities reviewing rural vehicle operations.
What Happened
Emergency services were called to a farm in Kakanui at abo…
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Girl, 4, Killed in Queensland Quad Bike Incident
A four-year-old girl sustained fatal injuries on Saturday afternoon following a quad bike accident in Queensland, marking another tragic reminder of the risks associated with off-road vehicle use on rural properties.
What Happened in the Isla Property Incident
The prep-school aged girl suffere…
A RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has flown a man to hospital after he was injured in an incident involving a tractor in South-East Queensland, according to emergency services reporting on the case.
The man was operating a tractor in the Scenic Rim region when the vehicle struck a tree branch. He became trapped between the tractor and the branc…
Manager Fined $60k Over Death of Young Worker
A construction company manager was recently found guilty of failing to provide a safe work environment after a teen worker fell to his death at a Perth construction site. This case highlights how critical fall protection and risk assessment remain across the construction industry.
The 17-year-old man was…
Man Fatally Crushed by Hay Bales in Central Victoria
An adult male human has died in a farm incident in central Victoria after hay bales fell on him during routine work on a rural property.
The incident happened on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services attended, but the 64-year old could not be saved after bales collapsed on top of him at a farm in Gr…
Death on the Job: Thirty-Two Fatal Incidents Reported to WorkSafe So Far This Year
Latest statistics from WorkSafe New Zealand show a total of 32 fatal occupational incidents have been notified to the safety watchdog so far this year. Transport, Postal and Warehousing and Construction have each recorded six fatal incidents.
Figures indicate five fata…
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