NSW Meat Company Fined Over Hay Bale Injury
A meat company operating in NSW has been fined $300,000 after a female worker suffered serious crush injuries at its feed yard. The incident highlights how critical robust safety systems remain across Australia's agricultural and meat processing sectors.
What Happened
The worker was struck by two hay bales…
Rider Flown to Hospital After Crashing Quad Bike Into Tree
A rider was trapped by his quad bike after crashing into a tree in South East Queensland. This quad bike incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for off-road vehicle operators across the region.
The man, in his 40s, sustained leg injuries following the crash. Emergency crews responded swi…
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Spike in Unreported Workplace Incidents Prompts SafeWork Warning
SafeWork NSW is urging businesses across the state to lift their reporting standards after identifying a sharp rise in unreported workplace incidents. Employers who fail to notify the regulator of serious injuries, illnesses or dangerous occurrences now face fines of up to $50,00…
New Online Tool Aims to Help Construction Workers Meet Their WHS Obligations
Safe Work Australia has released a new online tool designed to help construction workers understand and fulfil their duties under work health and safety laws. The interactive Know Your Duties tool gives PCBUs and workers a clear, practical way to meet their obligations withou…
NT WorkSafe Issues Heatwave Warning After Two Workers Suffer Heat Illnesses
Northern Territory workplace safety regulator, NT WorkSafe, is urging employers to protect outdoor workers from heat stress after two workers suffered heat-related illnesses last month. Both incidents occurred during extreme heatwave conditions, prompting fresh safety warnings…
Pilot Killed in Victoria Gyrocopter Crash
A pilot has died after a gyrocopter went down in regional Victoria, according to breaking news reports out today. The light aircraft crashed at a private property north of Nagambie, Victoria, just after 7.10am on Sunday.
Police confirmed the pilot died at the scene, while his passenger was airlifted to hospit…
WA Vegetable Business Fined Over Severe Arm Injury
A Western Australia vegetable business has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when his arm got stuck in a conveyor belt more than four years ago. The case highlights ongoing risk around unguarded machinery in food processing environments and serves as a reminder for employers to prioritis…
Man Dies After Being Crushed by Machinery at South Australian Workplace
A man died after being crushed by machinery at a South Australian workplace on Friday morning, according to breaking news reports. Emergency crews were sent to the scene at about 7.15am.
It is understood the 30-year-old man was crushed by a dump truck while carrying out work at t…
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Three workers killed after firefighting plane crashes in outback Queensland is the latest news confirming that all three members aboard an aerial firefighting aircraft have died in a tragic incident near McKinlay.
The aircraft crashed while helping ground crews fighting bushfires in McKinlay, north Queensland, on Saturday afternoon. According…
Fatal School-Lift Incident Prompts SafeWork Probe
SafeWork NSW has launched a probe following the death of a young boy at a Sydney school on Wednesday, with authorities now examining what led to the fatal incident.
What Happened at the Sydney School
The 10-year-old boy died after becoming trapped under a lift in Wahroonga at around 2pm. Emergency se…
State and Territory Workplace Ministers Hold Talks on Engineered Stone
State and territory WHS ministers met recently to discuss a potential ban on engineered stone use across Australia. Workplace safety featured heavily on the agenda, with ministers reviewing evidence on hazardous exposure risks facing tradespeople in the stone fabrication industry.…
2024 Farm Safety Calendar Competition Winners Announced
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has recently announced the winners of the 2024 Farm Safety Calendar competition. More than 1400 kids participated in this year's competition, submitting artwork focused on farming hazards and safe practices.
The 12 winners include a grade 5 student f…
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