WorkSafe Begins Legal Action for Two Mining Deaths
WorkSafe WA has commenced prosecution action on the first three cases connected to the deaths of two workers at mining companies, following the implementation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 in March 2022.
This news marks a significant enforcement milestone since the updated legislation came i…
WorkSafe Probing Auckland Trench Collapse
WorkSafe is investigating a trench collapse in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank, after a worksite incident left two workers injured. One person sustained serious injuries while another suffered moderate injuries during the incident on Friday afternoon, with both transported to Auckland Hospital for treatment.…
Safe Work Australia's 2023-24 Annual Report Released
Safe Work Australia has published its Annual Report for the year 2023-24, offering stakeholders a clear view of national work health outcomes and workers compensation performance.
"Our annual report provides information on our work in 2023-24 to deliver healthier, safer and more productive workplac…
Elderly Man Dies in ATV Incident in Northern Tasmania
An elderly man has died following a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle in northern Tasmania on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in Tasmania's north, near Lilydale, and has prompted renewed safety concerns within the local farming community.
The 83-year-old man passed away shortly after…
South Australia Engineering Firm Fined $75,000 After Trench Collapse Causes Leg Injury
A South Australian construction and civil engineering company has been fined $75,000 following an incident in which a worker suffered a crushed leg after a trench collapsed at a building site in the Adelaide Hills. The penalty highlights how critical safe excavation…
Workers in the Northern Territory Still Disregarding Risks of Falling from Height – WorkSafe
NT WorkSafe has recently issued a reminder to all workplaces regarding the hazards associated with working at elevated heights, as well as the necessary control measures required to mitigate those risks. Falls remain one of the most preventable causes of…
WorkSafe Probing Fatal Fall Incident in Perth
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 71-year-old roof plumber that occurred in Malaga on Tuesday, following a fall from height on a construction site near Perth. The WorkSafe probing fatal mine incident near Wiluna case shares similarities with this latest tragedy, highlighting ongoing con…
Man Dies in Truck Jackknifing Incident at Melbourne Property
A man has died in a tragic incident involving a truck at a Melbourne property. This latest news adds to a troubling pattern of workplace fatalities across Australia's transport sector, underscoring why robust safety documentation remains essential for operators and employers alike.
Emergenc…
Pilot Injured in Crop-Duster Crash in Central Queensland
A crop-dusting pilot sustained minor injuries when his aircraft crashed in central Queensland, according to news reports from the region.
The pilot, only individual aboard the aircraft, was engaged in agricultural activities at a rural property in Barnard when the incident happened on Wednesday…
NSW Mine Worker Injured by Swinging Haul Truck Strut
A safety alert has been issued by the Resources Regulator after a worker suffered injuries from a swinging load at an open-cut coal mine in New South Wales. This incident highlights ongoing hazards associated with heavy vehicle maintenance tasks at mining locations across the state.
According to th…
Safe Work Australia is developing a model Code of Practice to help Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) address and manage workplace fatigue risks, and has now opened consultation on the draft.
Safe Work Australia consultation on this draft model Code of Practice for Managing Fatigue Risks invites feedback from anyone involved in workp…
Female Rider Flown to Hospital Following Quad Bike Crash in Northland
A female rider sustained severe injuries in a quad bike incident in Northland on Sunday afternoon, according to news reports.
What Happened at Mangamuka
Incident occurred at around 12:15pm at Mangamuka in the Far North. A quad bike was involved, and the woman received serious inju…
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