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133 Australian workers killed at work this year(Post)
Safe Work Australia has recently published data revealing that 133 Australian workers have died in workplace incidents this year. The transport, postal and warehousing industries lead with 41 fatalit ...
Agriculture leading in workplace fatalities in New Zealand(Post)Twenty-three people have been killed in workplace agricultural incidents so far this year, according to the latest WorkSafe data.The figures show Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries i ...
SafeWork SA introduces campaign to raise awareness about hearing loss(Post)SafeWork SA has initiated a campaign aimed at addressing the hazards linked to working in environments with high levels of noise.The campaign, set to run for six months, seeks to promote awareness re ...
Eighty-one Australian workers killed in first half of 2022(Post)Latest Safe Work Australia statistics show 81 Australian workers died on the job in the first half of 2022.The Transport, postal and warehousing industry had the highest number of work-related deaths ...
Public input sought on crane licensing(Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking public input on crane licensing to identify areas that need to be improved.The safety agency has released a discussion paper for a six-week consultation period until Th ...
155 Australian workers died on the job in 2021(Post)Latest statistics from Safe Work Australia show 155 Australian workers were killed at work in 2021, with the Transport, postal and warehousing industry recording the highest number of workplace death ...
Priority plans serve as roadmap for WorkSafe's future initiatives(Post)New Zealand’s workplace safety watchdog, WorkSafe, has released priority plans that will implement its new strategy for the next two years.The plans include industries with the greatest incidence of ...
Victorian government enhances workplace safety through increased funding(Post)The Victorian Government has announced it will allocate $13.7 million in 2026/27 to ensure worker safety, increase workplace injury prevention efforts, and provide improved support for individuals r ...
Victorian company fined following fatal crushing(Post)A Melbourne-based company has been fined $225,000 after a manager was crushed to death inside a shipping container more than three years ago.The truck body manufacturer had earlier pleaded guilt ...
WorkSafe launches new infographics highlighting psychosocial hazards in high-risk industries(Post)WorkSafe has created infographics addressing psychosocial risks prevalent in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture, in addition to those risks impacting ...
Safety breaches led to hefty fines for Vic employers in 2023(Post)WorkSafe Victoria reminds employers that failure to comply with OHS regulations can lead to serious consequences after 153 companies and individuals were fined for safety breaches in 2023.Last year, ...
