Firies Sustain Injuries in Burnover Fighting Bushfire in WA
Three firefighters were hospitalised on Friday afternoon after experiencing smoke inhalation and sustaining minor injuries when their truck ignited during a burnover incident north-west of Esperance, Western Australia.
According to the Esperance Shire, the fire broke out in Dalyup, about 32…
Melbourne School and Tour Operator Penalised for Student's Death
A Melbourne school and a travel adventure firm have been sentenced and fined a total of $290,000 after a 16-year-old student experienced fatal complications related to diabetes during a school excursion to Vietnam in September 2019.
Both parties were recently sentenced in the Melbourne…
LifeFlight Transports Man to Hospital Following Quad Bike Incident in South-East Queensland
LifeFlight has airlifted a man in his 40s to Bundaberg Hospital after a quad bike incident southwest of Gin Gin left him with a leg fracture. The LifeFlight helicopter was called out on Thursday morning following reports that a quad bike had struck a tree.
Wha…
An investigation into the causes of an underground mine fire at Broken Hill has been launched by the NSW Resources Regulator, with the causal investigation examining safety and management failures that may have contributed to the incident. This incident took place on 12 January 2025.
The Regulator has stated that the investigation will examine whether…
Worker Injured at Marlborough Fencing Business
A worker sustained moderate injuries following an incident at a fencing business in Marlborough on Friday morning. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within New Zealand's fencing and construction industry, where hazardous tasks are part of daily operations.
Police said they were notified of…
Feedback Invited on Strategies to Improve Safe Work Australia's Data Website
Safe Work Australia is inviting feedback from the public on ways to enhance their WHS and workers' compensation data website.
"Let us know what you think about the content we provide on the website by taking part in our short user survey," Safe Work Australia says.
This sur…
A total of 168 Australian workers died on the job in 2024, according to Safe Work Australia. This figure represents the latest national count of work-related fatalities across every state and territory, offering safety professionals a clear benchmark for measuring risk across industries.
The highest number of fatalities was observed in the transport,…
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Man Killed in Quad Bike Rollover on Australia Day
An elderly man died after his quad bike rolled on a property in north-east Victoria on Australia Day. The tragedy adds to a growing list of quad bike rollover news stories that continue to highlight the risks facing rural workers and property owners across Australia.
According to police, a 78-…
NHVR's Extensive Operation Shows Driver Fatigue Remains a Critical Issue
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) collaborated with law enforcement agencies throughout Australia during the peak Christmas holiday season, successfully identifying nearly 200 offences related to driver fatigue, which included 17 significant violations. This result conf…
New Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate for WorkSafe
WorkSafe New Zealand has announced Corey Sinclair as its new Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate, strengthening leadership across the organisation's safety and regulatory functions. Corey commenced his role at WorkSafe on Wednesday, January 22, bringing fresh direction to an agency responsible for wor…
SafeWork issues hot weather safety warning as South Australia braces for a run of high temperatures over the coming days, with SafeWork SA alerting employers to the need for enforcing their hot weather policy or taking appropriate action to protect workers from heat-related risk.
What's Driving the Warning?
Forecasts show several parts of the state w…
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Kid Injured in Quad Bike Crash North-West of Brisbane
On Monday afternoon, a child was flown to the Queensland Children's Hospital following a quad bike incident in South Burnett, located north-west of Brisbane.
According to a spokesperson from the Queensland Ambulance Service, emergency services were notified of the incident in Blackbutt at…
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