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Monbulk nursery sentenced after worker’s fatal fall from roof(Post)
Monbulk Nursery Sentenced After Worker's Fatal Fall From Roof A Monbulk-based nursery and horticulture supply company has been fined $65,000 after a worker suffered a fatal head injury from falling t
SA farmers urged to prioritise safety around powerlines(Post)South Australia's electricity provider SA Power Networks is calling on farmers to prioritise safety around powerlines after two incidents involving farm machinery contacting powerlines occurred within
WorkSafe NZ issues quad bike drive belts safety warning(Post)```html WorkSafe NZ Issues Quad Bike Drive Belts Safety Warning WorkSafe NZ issues a reminder to quad bike riders to check and service quad bike drive belts regularly after a farm manager was fatally
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems: Breaking Down its Core Elements(Post)ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems: Breaking Down its Core Elements ISO 14001 is a globally recognised environmental management system (EMS) standard. It offers a structured framework for org
Heat Exhaustion Leads to Worker Death(Post)Heat Exhaustion Leads to Worker Death: Two Cases Highlight Systemic Safety Failures Two recent workplace incidents demonstrate how inadequate safety controls contribute to preventable worker harm. On
Occupational Lung Disease Report Released(Post)Charges Laid Over Forrestfield Airport Link Project Injury WorkSafe is prosecuting a subcontractor engaged on the Forrestfield Airport Link Project for failing to provide and maintain a safe working
Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on measures to increase quad bike safety in occupational settings(Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on regulatory and non-regulatory options to improve quad bike safety in any work setting. Submissions close at 11:59 PM (AEST) on Monday, 1 June 2026, giving ev
WorkSafe NZ faults disability care providers for not providing baths to the disabled(Post)```html WorkSafe NZ faults disability care providers for not providing baths to the disabled, warning that removing everyday activities in the name of risk management can strip clients of dignity rath
Worker killed after canoe capsizes on farm dam near Oberon(Post)In brief: A 29-year-old worker died after a canoe capsized on a farm dam at Clover Hills, Jaunter, near Oberon in New South Wales. Two men were aboard when the craft flipped; the older man swam clear.
Locomotive driver injured during sugar cane harvest(Post)```html Locomotive Driver Injured During Sugar Cane Harvest An employee has sustained serious injuries in a shunting incident, according to safety news reports from Queensland. The accident happened
Man flown to hospital following farming incident in Queensland(Post)A man in his 40s was flown to hospital in a critical condition after a farming incident in south-east Queensland on Sunday morning. He fell from a stack of hay bales, allegedly struck by a falling bal