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Comcare investigation finds safety failures led to the death of young army recruit(Post)
An investigation by federal workplace safety regulator, Comcare has found that safety failures led to the death of a young army recruit in April 2019. Comcare said the Defence Department failed to ma
Drilling company fined for tragic workplace death(Post)Drilling company fined for tragic workplace death. A drilling company has been fined $375,000 for an incident in October 2017, where a worker was fatally crushed by a truck. The young man had only
Wednesday 26th May 2021(Post)Worker injured at a western Sydney quarry when heavy equipment falls on him. A worker aged in his 40’s was injured on an industrial site when heavy equipment crushed one of his legs.The accident happe
Friday 9th April 2021(Post)Judges announced for National Safety Awards of Excellence. The NSCA Foundation has released the list of experienced judges that will form their independent judging panel for the 28th Natio
Prevent Falling from Heights: A Guide to Keep Your Workers Safe(Post)Even though it's a common safety hazard, many people still don't know how to protect themselves against falling adequately. By taking steps to prevent falls from heights, businesses can help ensure
Findings released into bulldozer collision death(Post)Findings released into bulldozer collision death. In 2019 a 47-year-old father of two was killed when a bulldozer collided with his utility at a mine in NSW.A report into the death has now been releas
Forklift Accidents and Asbestos Dangers(Post)$90,000 fine after worker hit by forklift. An abattoir has pleaded guilty in the Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court for failing to ensure all persons on site were not exposed to risks to their health and
Locomotive driver injured during sugar cane harvest(Post)Locomotive driver injured during sugar cane harvest. An employee has been injured in a shunting incident. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon near Camila in Queensland. It is believed the loco
Monday 19th April 2021(Post)Power Lines Hit by Crane. A truck driver received an electric shock when the boom of the crane he was operating struck overhead power lines. The driver was delivering timber to a building site at Drom
Friday 7th May 2021(Post)Safety warning follows a spate of powerline incidents. WorkSafe is urging all employers and contractors operating trucks and other mobile plant near overhead power lines to ensure safety is a priority
Wednesday 17th February 2021(Post)Gippsland tip operator fined after a woman was seriously injured. A tip operator has been convicted and fined $45,000 after a woman was seriously injured when she fell 2.5 metres into a skip bin in No
