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A worker's fatal crushing at a Somerton factory has led to the first conviction under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws.The 25-year-old employee was crushed to death by a forklift in October 2021.The stone masonry business responsible for the incident recently faced sentencing in the Victorian Supreme Court.The company admitted guilt to engag…
Last year, a significant number of construction workers were injured on the job due to falls from heights.WorkSafe is set to launch a campaign this week to address fall hazards, such as unsafe scaffolds, improper ladder usage, and falls from roofs at construction sites throughout the State.Sadly, in 2023, nine workers in Victoria lost their lives…
Businesses in the North-West coast regions have been advised to review and implement their cyclone contingency plans due to the imminent threat posed by Ex-TC Lincoln.The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that the system will eventually move towards the west Pilbara coast, potentially intensifying into a cyclone.Acting WorkSafe Commissioner Sally Nor…
A worker has been urgently transported to hospital after reportedly setting himself ablaze southeast of Adelaide.Emergency services were sent to Monarto South on Tuesday afternoon.The 51-year-old man is currently receiving medical care at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where his condition is reported as serious but stable.SafeWork SA has launched an inve…
A tragic workplace incident in South Otago claimed the life of an individual.Emergency services were alerted to a serious injury at a workplace in Balclutha on Tuesday afternoon.Both the police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel arrived at the scene soon after the incident.Tragically, the individual succumbed to their injuries.WorkSafe has be…
A Victorian health service has been charged by WorkSafe after a mental health patient died at a Melbourne Hospital two years ago.The charge against the health service is in relation to their failure to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are not employees, as required by section 23(1) of the OHS Act.The patient tragically passed away by…
Safe Work Australia has made significant improvements to the preliminary fatalities dashboard on its website to offer fresh perspectives on fatal occupational injuries.This updated dashboard presents the most up-to-date estimation of workers who have suffered fatal injuries in Australian workplaces.The dashboard now provides a comprehensive breakdown o…
Fines totalling $80,000 have been imposed on a Melbourne builder after being found guilty of failing to provide adequate fall protection, including for work conducted at heights exceeding 10 meters.Following a guilty verdict on four charges of failing to ensure a safe work environment, the company received a sentence in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court…
WorkCover Queensland, CEO Bruce Watson has stepped down from his position.WorkCover says Bruce has guided the organisation through several important periods, such as the resurgence of black lung disease, the pioneering screening of engineered stone workers for silicosis, and, most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.During his term, WorkCover has assisted…