WorkSafe will announce winners of its annual workplace health and safety awards at a ceremony scheduled to take place at the Park Hyatt Melbourne on February 27.
According to WorkSafe, a total of 21 finalists have been selected from nearly 150 nominations across six award categories for the 2024 WorkSafe Awards, which recognise efforts in occupational…
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Rider Killed in SA Quad Bike Rollover
A rider was fatally injured in a quad bike rollover north-east of Adelaide, renewing concerns about the risk posed by these vehicles on rural properties.
Emergency services were alerted to a private property in Tungkillo, near Nairne, shortly before 8am on Tuesday, January 14, following reports of a rollo…
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A man was airlifted to hospital by the LifeFlight rescue chopper following a fall from his trail bike while mustering cattle in central Queensland, marking another agricultural workplace incident making headlines across regional Australia.
The rescue helicopter got called to a property in the Banana region at 6pm on Saturday.
Witnesses commen…
Initial Report Released Following Serious Injury to Worker at NSW Quarry
The NSW Resources Regulator has released an initial report detailing an investigation following a serious injury sustained by a worker at a sand quarry near Lithgow, on December 2, 2024. This safety incident has prompted renewed attention on compliance standards across the indust…
A man tumbled off a horse while mustering cattle in south-east Queensland, sustaining injuries that required aeromedical evacuation.
The LifeFlight rescue helicopter was dispatched to the North Burnett region on Thursday morning after news of the incident reached emergency services.
Rescue crews landed the chopper in a nearby paddock, with LifeFlight…
WorkSafe Files Charges After Patient Dies at a Melbourne Hospital
A healthcare services provider has been charged by the Victorian workplace safety regulator after a patient died at a Melbourne hospital. The prosecution highlights ongoing scrutiny of care standards across Victoria's health system and reinforces why robust safety management remains cri…
Man Fatally Injured After Truck Cabin Falls on Him at Gisborne
A 66-year-old man has died after a truck cabin collapsed on him while he serviced the vehicle in Gisborne, north-west of Melbourne, Victoria.
What Happened in Gisborne
The man was performing maintenance on the truck on Tuesday afternoon when the fatal incident occurred. Emergency service…
WorkSafe Issues Reminder About Engineered Stone Prohibition
WorkSafe reminds the industry that processing engineered stone slabs is banned, after a business was discovered unlawfully manufacturing the material. This case highlights why employers must continue complying with the state's strict engineered stone requirements to protect worker health and…
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NZ Business Allocates $323k for Safety Upgrades After Employee Sustains Eye Injuries
WorkSafe New Zealand has adopted a new safety commitment from a renowned household brand, primarily focused on AI technology that offers real-time hazard alerts. This news follows an incident in March 2023 when a worker sustained chemical burns to his eyes whi…
Comcare Prosecutes Transport Firm for Workplace Injuries
A national transport company faces prosecution for breaching Commonwealth Work Health and Safety obligations following an incident that left two workers injured at a South Australian depot. Comcare, the federal work health and safety regulator, initiated the action after investigating a forklift…
Man Suffers Fatal Injuries at SA Workplace
A man suffers fatal injuries at SA workplace following an incident in Bundaleer North that claimed his life on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services responded to Springs Road just after 12:30pm, where a worker suffered fatal injuries while carrying out duties on site.
What Happened at the Bundaleer North Wor…
Man's leg severed in shocking workplace incident in Sydney
A man has lost his leg in a severe workplace incident in Sydney's west, raising fresh concerns about machinery safety on operational sites across the region.
The man, aged in his 70s, had his leg amputated after becoming trapped in machinery at Sefton shortly after 8:45pm on Sunday. This inci…
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