$100K fine issued over severed fingers
25 October, 2024After a Melbourne worker's fingers were severed in a mixing machine, a recidivist food manufacturer was fined $100,000.
Taking steps to reduce workplace injuries
11 October, 2024Musculoskeletal disorders are Australia's most common workplace injury, accounting for 57% of compensation claims for serious injuries.
Labourer death on freeway under investigation
08 October, 2024The death of a WA worker on a freeway offramp is being investigated by WorkSafe.
Four steps to reduce psychosocial risks in the workplace
13 September, 2024With the mental health of Australian workers in decline, claims for psychological injuries now exceed those for physical injuries at work.
Workers flying the flag for their MATES
05 September, 2024From 9–12 September, MATES flags will fly over worksites across the country in aid of preventing suicide.
Boosting employee mental wellbeing in six steps
29 August, 2024Workers in Australia are experiencing rates of stress, anxiety and burnout that are concerning, according to reports.
More support needed for military veterans: study
16 August, 2024Concerns have been raised about whether military veterans receive enough support when they return to civilian life.
Multiple WHS breaches total $757K in fines
16 August, 2024Three serious breaches of work health and safety legislation have culminated in a total of $757,500 in fines.
Half of tradies live with severe pain: survey
26 July, 2024Data released ahead of Tradies National Health Month in August has revealed the extent to which trade workers suffer from injuries and pain.
What workplace injury and illness really costs
19 June, 2024A new Monash University metric has now been able to measure the national burden imposed by workplace injury and illness.
WorkCover Qld launches national workplace injury program
12 February, 2024WorkCover Queensland and PeopleIN have launched a workplace injury program that supports workers in their return to the workplace, while reducing risks for Australian employers.
icare finalises introduction of six claims service providers
19 September, 2023NSW state-owned insurer icare has introduced six new claims service providers, including Allianz, GIO and QBE, to better support workers and employers.
Why construction must focus on mental health resilience
19 July, 2022 by Rachel Clements, Co-Founder & Director of Psychological Services, ResiliaSafe Work Australia's key work health and safety statistics show 9% of all claims lodged in 2020–21 were mental health-related compensation claims.
Victoria expedites mental health support for injured workers
14 July, 2021An Act passed by the Victorian Government will enable workers seeking compensation for mental injuries to receive payments while waiting for their claim to be determined.
Mechanic ordered to pay back fraudulent compensation claim
09 February, 2021A Victorian man caught working while receiving payments from workers compensation after he injured his arm while working as a mechanic must repay $96,196.
