A mine worker has died following a two-vehicle collision at a coal mine in central Queensland, according to recent news from the region.
The 27-year-old man was working at a coal mine site in Queensland's Bowen Basin on Monday afternoon when he reportedly became trapped between two vehicles.
He was transported to Dysart hospital with critical crush i…
Safe Work Australia has published new resources, developed alongside the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA), to help employers build an effective return to work plan in collaboration with an injured worker.
Safe Work Australia said the guide and template offer practical advice for helping an injured or ill worker get back t…
Mines Emergency Response Assessed: NSW Regulator Reviews Underground Preparedness
Last year, the NSW Resources Regulator conducted an inspection program targeting underground mines to assess their preparedness for emergencies. Mine safety depends heavily on how well operators establish and maintain emergency preparedness, and this program set out to m…
SafeWork NSW Issues Safety Warning After Boy Falls From Scaffolding on Construction Site
An incident where a 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries at a construction site has prompted a reminder from SafeWork NSW about the dangers of taking kids to worksites. The young boy sustained head injuries after falling from scaffolding in December 2023, hig…
Person Killed in New Zealand Workplace Incident
A person sustained fatal injuries in a workplace incident in New Zealand's Northland region on Monday afternoon. Police were called to the scene at Whangārei shortly before 1pm.
WorkSafe has been informed about the incident and will investigate the circumstances surrounding this workplace fatality. This…
Safe Work Australia Updates Model Code of Practice for Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace
Safe Work Australia has released an updated model Code of Practice for managing the risks of plant in the workplace. This revised guide helps businesses address hazards linked to mobile plant and heavy equipment across construction, manufacturing and other…
NT WorkSafe Issues Alert After Darwin Worker Struck by Forklift Load
NT WorkSafe has released a safety alert after a Darwin worker was crushed by a forklift load. Failure to enforce forklift exclusion zones may lead to serious injury or death, according to the regulator.
WorkSafe's warning follows an incident where a subcontractor sustained crush inj…
Riverland Company Fined for Hand Crush Injury
A South Australian manufacturing business has been hit with a $60,000 fine after a worker suffered a serious hand injury in a workplace incident. The Riverland company was penalised following a SafeWork SA investigation into hazardous plant that lacked adequate machine guarding.
Below, we break down what…
A Waikato road worker suffered critical injuries after being struck by a speeding vehicle at a construction site in New Zealand's North Island, according to police reports covering this developing news.
Police said the incident happened at a road worksite in Waikato on Friday afternoon, with emergency services responding quickly to the scene.
"Roadin…
New Inspectors to Promote Health and Safety in NSW Workplaces
Thirty five new graduates will join the SafeWork inspectorate team to help ensure NSW workers return home safely at the end of each day. SafeWork NSW has announced this new team of inspectors as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen safety outcomes across the state.
SafeWork NSW is introdu…
Two Victorian Companies Facing Charges Over Worker's Death
A fruit grower and a labour hire company are facing charges following the death of a 70-year-old worker who fell from a moving trailer in north-west Victoria two years ago. This incident echoes another case where Vic companies face charges over death of worker, highlighting ongoing concerns wi…
Auckland Worker in Critical Condition After Shipping Container Incident
An Auckland worker was rushed to hospital in critical condition following a shipping container incident on Thursday morning, highlighting once again the serious risk that container handling poses across ports and industrial sites.
Emergency services were called to the scene in So…
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