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Worker killed while loading excavator

09 May, 2019

An investigation is underway after a Northern Territory worker died at a plant hire business in Tivendale on Monday, 29 April.


Telecom company certified for safety

08 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Huawei Technologies Australia P/L

IS045001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification has just been awarded to Huawei.


Worker crushed to death by forklift load

07 May, 2019

A worker has been killed after he was crushed by a forklift load that slipped from its tines.


Workers warned to prepare for flu season

03 May, 2019

As flu season approaches, businesses are being urged to take steps to protect their workplaces from illness.


Fine and conviction for bullying manager

02 May, 2019

A $7500 fine and conviction has been issued to a food retail manager, after he was accused of bullying a storeman.


Truckie awarded for saving driver from fire

02 May, 2019

A truck driver has been presented with an award after he rescued a fellow driver from a fire.


New guide for fall arrest and rope access released

02 May, 2019

A new guide for fall arrest and industrial rope access anchorages has now been released by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.


Smart sensor company highly ranked on global market index

01 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

Leuze electronic has been listed in the world market leader index compiled by the University of St. Gallen.


Top 15 safest companies revealed

01 May, 2019

A list of the top 15 safety-conscious companies has been developed using data from SafetyCulture clients.


The dangers of work stress and limited sleep

29 April, 2019

The risk of cardiovascular death increases threefold in stressed workers with impaired sleep, according to a new study.


More govt support for police mental health

26 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions

The federal government has committed to almost $6 million in mental health funding to support police and other emergency services personnel.


Planting machine crushes and kills worker

26 April, 2019

A Queensland worker has died on a rural property after he was crushed by the wheels of a planting machine being towed by a tractor.


Vehicle parts inflict head injury on mechanic

26 April, 2019

Serious injuries were inflicted on a Queensland worker when he was hit by vehicle parts during an incident in March 2019.


Man falls from roof, impaled on metal picket

25 April, 2019

A contractor has been killed after falling off a roof at a property north of Bendigo.


Company fined $30K for unsafe concrete panel storage

24 April, 2019

A $30,000 fine without conviction has been issued to a precast concrete manufacturer for endangering its workers with incorrect panel storage.


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