Worker impaled by steel rod
A workplace accident in Lake Macquarie today has left a man in hospital and lucky to be alive.
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A workplace accident in Lake Macquarie today has left a man in hospital and lucky to be alive.
Worker impaled by steel rod Read More »
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a young apprentice was duct-taped to a piece of machinery, hung upside down and then repeatedly slapped by his boss.
Investigation after apprentice hung upside down, tormented at work Christmas party Read More »
A recent New South Wales (NSW) Supreme Court decision dealt with the issue of an employee who claimed damages after suffering severe injuries while traveling home from his workplace.
Supreme Court favours employee in million-dollar lawsuit over ‘work-induced fatigue’ Read More »
A Hamilton nursery has been fined $52,000 after a worker was seriously injured while using a machine.
Hamilton nursery fined $52,000 after employee injured Read More »
The managing director of a recycling plant where a worker’s arm was torn off at the socket has been handed a $70,000 fine over the incident.
Managing director fined after worker loses arm Read More »
A cheese processing and packaging business in Victoria has been slapped with a $50,000 fine after two workers had fingers amputated while on the job.
Business fined $50,000 after amputations Read More »
It comes as the findings of an inquiry investigating the sexual abuse plaguing WA’s mining sector are set to be laid bare within days.
Woman allegedly sexually assaulted by worker at Pilbara mine site, sparking police probe Read More »
Corporate retreats are coming under fire for reports of injuries and out-of-control partying.
Two dozen employees were injured walking on hot coals Read More »
A Hamilton nursery has admitted it failed to provide a safe workplace after its worker became caught between a machine and a conveyer belt.
Nursery fined after worker seriously injured in ‘gruesome’ incident Read More »
The AFL’s handling of concussion and its return-to-play protocols will be put under a fresh examination when an investigation by WorkSafe Victoria is forwarded to the Office of Public Prosecutions this week.
AFL concussion investigation to be referred to public prosecutors Read More »
The costs associated with injury claims can be tremendous, with potential risks to your bottom line.
Costliest workplace injuries revealed in report by Honan Read More »
An Adelaide woman has won workers compensation because of a throat injury caused by the use of hand sanitiser at the school she worked at from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hand sanitiser injures worker Read More »
A transport company in Tasmania was not complying with workplace health and safety regulations when a workshop assistant suffered a serious head injury while repairing a fully laden log truck.
Oversight in serious Tas workplace injury Read More »
A man is in hospital after he accidentally stabbed himself in the head while working at a chicken farm near Bendigo.
Man stabs himself in head in workplace accident at Lockwood Read More »
Just how common are amputations in Australia? They’re actually more common than you might think. Amputees represent 1 in every 1,000 individuals in Australia, and about 1 lower limb amputation is performed somewhere in the country every hour.
All you need to know about workplace amputation injuries Read More »