A father-of-two from the Upper Hunter has been remembered as a talented polo player and a “complete gentlemen” after a fatal workplace accident. He was a superior sportsman and a “true gentleman”.
Tributes flow for man killed in a workplace accident Read More »
A construction company has been hit with a massive fine following the death of a worker. The tragic chain of events with led to the young dad’s death were revealed in court.
Brady Marine & Civil fined for worker’s death Read More »
Dozens of companies in Victoria are being probed and could face prosecution over potential COVID-19 safety breaches.
Companies under scrutiny over possible COVID breaches Read More »
The 48-year-old man, from Morphettville, was found unresponsive on the roof of the Aberfoyle Hub Shopping Centre, in Adelaide’s south, just before 10pm Friday.
Worker found dead in suspected electrocution Read More »
A man has died in a workplace accident at an abattoir in WA’s south-west – the second workplace fatality at the site this year.
Man dies in second workplace accident at Cowaramup Meat Processors this year Read More »
A worker has been killed at an underground gold mine 345 kilometres east of Kalbarri after being struck by a mining vehicle.
Woman killed in underground gold mine Read More »
Another food delivery rider death has prompted calls from the Transport Workers Union (TWU) for the federal government to intervene.
Fifth food delivery rider death in just 2 months Read More »
A manufacturing company has been fined $1.5million dollars after one of its robots crushed a worker to death and killed her. Ajin USA admitted violating the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act at a court hearing Monday, and was hit with the charge over the death of 20 year-old Regina Elsea.
Robot goes haywire and kills woman Read More »
A man has been killed in a workplace accident at a strawberry farm in Bullsbrook, north-east of Perth.
Worker killed in tractor accident at Pick Your Own Strawberry Farm Read More »
WorkSafe ‘must use’ its prosecutorial powers against key Andrews government figures
Will WorkSafe Vic do its job? Read More »
Barry James Willis, 58, was loading tyres at Brisbane Auto Recycling at Rocklea on May 17, 2019, when he was hit by the reversing forklift and critically injured.
Forklift driver cleared in worker’s death Read More »
A shocking level of work-related fatalities is disclosed in the figures regularly released by Safe Work Australia.
Grim reality of work-related fatalities in Australia Read More »
Balcony falls, collapsed walls and cranes dangling off the side of high-rise skyscrapers are among a spike in horrific workplace incidents across NSW. These are the businesses which were responsible for some of the worst cases.
Spike in the number of incidents on NSW worksites Read More »
An increase in workplace fatalities highlights the need for industrial manslaughter to be recognised as a criminal offence.
Action needed on industrial manslaughter Read More »
Valley Sweep and its director Anton Zakic pleaded guilty in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court to a single charge each under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of failing to provide and maintain safe plant.
Company and director fined $466,000 Read More »
