Yarra Ranges Council worker killed, gunman found dead later
Grieving family members have broken their silence to pay tribute to slain council worker Marty Sheahan.
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Employer fined $124,000 for injuries to teenager who repeatedly failed to follow instructions
In an important lesson for employers, this case demonstrates that a worker’s disobedience or failure to follow instructions does not excuse inadequate safe work procedures and training.
‘Undone by greed’: beef stockist caught trying to cheat WorkSafe
A Victorian worker who lodged a fraudulent claim with WorkSafe Victoria while still receiving weekly benefit payments for a wrist injury sustained in 2018 at his previous job has been ordered to return more than $35,000 to the scheme.
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Road worker injured
A road worker was injured when an out-of-control car ploughed through scaffolding on Flagstaff Rd, Flagstaff Hill, about 7.30am. Two others were rushed to hospital with injuries.
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Man crushed by shipping container
Details of a horrific workplace accident in Melbourne have been revealed, with a forklift driver dying in the incident.
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Backpackers suffer amputation, hand injuries on Qld farm
Two UK backpackers in their mid-20s received gruesome injuries including amputation while working at a Bundaberg farm owned by the world’s largest macadamia grower, a recent court report reveals.
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WorkSafe investigates death of shearer
WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a shearer at Katrine, between Northam and Toodyay.
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Man suffers serious chest wound in Oakey workplace incident
A man has been loaded onto a LifeFlight chopper after he suffered serious chest and upper bodies injuries.
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Traffic controller’s foot runover at Melbourne COVID-19 testing centre
A worker at a COVID-19 testing site in Melbourne’s west has been injured after a man allegedly drove over her foot.
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Who pays compensation if you are injured from the COVID-19 vaccine?
With the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines increasing and the introduction of COVID related directives, associated penalties, and restrictions if not vaccinated set to remain, is it time for Australia to establish a no-fault vaccine injury compensation scheme?
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Coles supermarket worker punches a shopper in the face after face mask altercation
A man was bashed by a Coles worker on Christmas Eve after the shopper told the shelf stacker to wear his mask over his nose, leaving him bloodied and bruised.
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Harvesting Company Fined $150,000
A harvesting company has been fined $150,000 over an incident in which a worker’s leg was amputated after it was caught in a skidder.
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Angry residents cause spike in City workplace incidents
Reportable workplace incidents have nearly trebled at the City of Greater Geraldton in the past year, following a spate of angry residents confronting City staff.
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FWC Full Bench rules against BHP COVID-19 vaccine direction
A Fair Work Commission (FWC) Full Bench has ruled against a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine direction at BHP’s Mt Arthur open cut coalmine, which is approximately five kilometres south of Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, because the company failed to “reasonably consult” with their employees. On 7 October 2021, the Mt Arthur
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Meat company fined over crushed worker
Patrick Smith was an experienced stockman who believed in silver linings.
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