Victorian farmer struck and killed by machinery
19 June, 2019A man has died after being struck by a post hole digger at a farm in Raywood, bringing Victoria's total number of workplace deaths this year to 13.
Electric shock sparks $250,000 fine
18 June, 2019A Queensland billboard company has been fined $250,000 after a worker received an electric shock from a powerline the company knew was a hazard.
Forklift-induced injury leads to $90,000 fine
18 June, 2019Queensland poultry processor Gemfire has been fined $90,000 after a worker was run over by a forklift that had its reverse warning beepers turned off.
Workers urged to take care during wet weather
17 June, 2019WorkSafe Victoria is urging construction and farm workers to take extra safety precautions as wet weather increases risk of slips, trips and falls.
Return to Work program implementation deadline passes
11 June, 2019With the 31 May deadline behind us, NSW businesses' Return to Work programs should now be compliant with the SIRA's 2017 guidelines.
Mobile plant strikes horse race spectators
11 June, 2019Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have issued an incident alert after a mobile plant struck spectators at a horseracing event earlier this year.
UK floor layer killed by toxic fumes, companies fined
05 June, 2019The death of a floor layer in the UK has seen a supplier and flooring company fined over lack of safety precautions.
1 in 10 lung illnesses caused by workplace fumes
04 June, 2019Exposure to hazardous fumes in the workplace may be the cause of illness in more than one out of 10 people, according to new research.
Landmark bullying prosecution succeeds in SA
03 June, 2019An individual has been successfully prosecuted for bullying a co-worker under a Category 1 Work Health and Safety (WHS) offence.
Silicosis-affected stonesmasons seek compensation
31 May, 2019Australian stonemasons are seeking compensation after engineered stone exposed them to silica dust and left many with silicosis.
Farmers produce new safety guide
30 May, 2019A new farm safety guide has been released by SafeWork NSW in a bid to improve agricultural workers' health and safety.
One dead, another injured in landfill incident
28 May, 2019Two men became trapped under landfill during a worksite accident in Sydney yesterday, resulting in the death of one worker and serious injuries for the other.
Trapped worker dies at recycling facility
24 May, 2019A Queensland worker who became trapped in a conveyer belt system at a recycling facility was fatally injured during the incident in March 2019.
Drivers support restrictive apps on phones: study
24 May, 2019The majority of drivers would be prepared to install apps which restrict their use of mobile phones, provided they can still talk and listen to music.
Virtual reality CPR training rolled out for Vic students
23 May, 2019New virtual reality CPR training has just been launched by St John Ambulance Victoria, providing students with real-life scenarios from which to learn.
