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Lessons from the Inghams Enterprises Prosecution: Preventing Workplace Incidents through Safety and Compliance
The recent prosecution of Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd serves as a critical reminder of the importance of workplace safety, particularly...

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Aug 114 min read


Lessons from Minus 1 Refrigerated Transport’s Prosecution: The Importance of Traffic Management Plans
The recent prosecution of Minus 1 Refrigerated Transport Pty Ltd serves as a stark warning to businesses about the consequences of...

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Aug 112 min read


Work Health and Safety Legislation: How Its Reach Extends Beyond Traditional Workplaces
In a recent case that highlights the unexpected reach of workplace health and safety legislation, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) was...

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Aug 114 min read


Safety Concerns for Children in the Care of the Department of Defence: Lessons from the Army Cadet Injury Case
In a recent case that highlights the serious safety concerns surrounding children in the care of the Department of Defence, the...

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Aug 115 min read


Workplace Safety at the “Tip of the Spear”: Lessons from the Australian Defence Force’s Recent Fine
A tragic incident involving a fatal gunshot wound in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has highlighted the serious responsibilities of...

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Aug 114 min read


Union's Call for Action: Addressing Safety Failures After the Tragic Death of a 36-Year-Old Worker at Victorian Wind Farm
In a tragic incident that has reignited concerns over workplace safety, a 36-year-old man died after being crushed while working at a...

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Aug 115 min read


A Warning for All Businesses: Learning from a Tragic Forklift Incident and Million-Dollar Fine
If your organisation has been fortunate enough to experience only minor incidents involving forklifts, consider this a critical reminder...

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Aug 115 min read


The Tragic Cost of Neglecting Safety Training: How A Man’s Life Could Have Been Saved with Basic Training and Enforced Policies
In a tragic incident that underscores the importance of safety training and enforcement, a logistics company was recently fined $450,000...

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Aug 115 min read


The High Cost of Allowing Shortcuts: How Normalised Unsafe Practices Led to a Serious Injury and Financial Fine
In a recent case in Dandenong South, Victoria, a company was fined $65,000 after a worker suffered a life-altering injury, resulting in...

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Aug 115 min read


A Reminder to All Employees: Personal Choices in the Workplace Can Have Serious Consequences
In a recent disciplinary case, the Nursing and Midwifery Tribunal examined the actions of a registered nurse whose choices led to severe...

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Aug 114 min read


The Vital Importance of Robust Safety Systems in Working with Dangerous Animals
The recent incident at Dreamworld, where an experienced handler was attacked by a tiger, serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks...

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Aug 113 min read


Summary of Key Findings from the Piper Alpha Disaster
The Piper Alpha disaster, which occurred on July 6, 1988, was one of the deadliest offshore oil rig accidents in history, killing 167...

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Aug 112 min read


Resilience and Reflection: Lessons from the Beaconsfield Mine Collapse
On April 25, 2006, the small mining town of Beaconsfield in Tasmania, Australia, became the epicentre of a gripping human drama that...

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Aug 113 min read


Safety Obligations Across State Borders: Lessons from the Adcon Vic Pty Ltd Incident
Workplace safety regulations are vital in ensuring the health and well-being of employees, especially in high-risk industries like...

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Aug 83 min read


The Coode Island Disaster: Lessons in Industrial Safety and Emergency Response
On August 21, 1991, Melbourne faced one of its most devastating industrial disasters when a chemical storage facility on Coode Island...

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Aug 83 min read


Lessons from the Koala Cherries Incident: A Wake-Up Call for Workplace Safety
Machine guarding is a regulated requirement for the safety of workers. Photo Attribution: WireCrafters In December 2021, a serious...

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Aug 82 min read


Tragedy Strikes: A Fatal Tractor Accident in Nirranda South, Victoria
On February 6, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded on a property near Nirranda South, Victoria, claiming the life of a man who was struck by...

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Aug 82 min read


Explosion at Shepparton Recycling Plant: A Preventable Incident with Painful Lessons
On May 12, 2025, a significant safety incident at a Shepparton recycling plant operated by Rose and Co Services Pty Ltd resulted in six...

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Aug 82 min read


$750K Fine for Northern Star: When Ignoring Isolation Turns Workers into Human Crash Test Dummies
What Actually Happened (Because Someone Needs to Stop Pretending This Is Unavoidable) Northern Star Mining Services Pty Ltd, part of the...

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Aug 42 min read


Lessons from Lochert Bros' $129,000 Fine Following Severe Workplace Injury
In April 2025, Lochert Bros Pty Ltd, a citrus exporting company based in Ramco, South Australia, was fined $129,000 after a 22-year-old...

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Jun 32 min read

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