WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a man in the cellar of a country hotel as he was delivering beer.

Failing to spend $5000 on a guard for a meat shredder has cost a worker the use of his hand, and a company and director a total of $75,000.

Members of the mining industry in Victoria recently met with WorkSafe to address managing workplace hazards more effectively.

WorkSafe is encouraging workplace safety professionals to register for this year’s WorkSafe Victoria Awards, which open in April.

Two companies have recently been fined for failing to provide edge protection on a building site, prompting a reminder from WorkSafe WA on the prevention of falls.

A brick-making company has been fined $70,000 over an incident where a labour hire employee’s right arm and shoulder was torn from his body by a material conveyor machine.

Mobile heavy machinery simulators that use world-first technology have been deployed in Abigroup’s new $6 million multipurpose construction training facility in the Gold Coast, recently opened by the Queensland Premier, the Honourable Anna Bligh.

The recently released WorkSafe Victoria financial report shows that the organisation has dramatically improved its financial position after the GFC.

The owner of a Broome resort was fined $60,000 over an incident in 2006 that left an employee permanently disabled.

A return visit to the Goldfields by WorkSafe WA construction inspectors has revealed a disappointing performance in workplace safety and health.

A safety alert has been issued by NSW WorkCover following the recent importation from China of decorative wall tiles that were found to contain Tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited hazardous substance.

Worksafe Victoria has released a new guide to assist earthmoving companies practise safety when working near overhead powerlines.

McCain Foods has been fined $145,000 following an incident where a worker's thumb was amputated while he was working on a machine that was not properly isolated.

WorkSafe Victoria has instigated an inspection campaign to visit construction sites, with a focus on supervision.

Safe Work Australia has released a report on exposure to direct sunlight in the workplace.