The 2025 West Coast bushfires stand as one of Tasmania’s largest and most complex natural disasters in recent memory. Sparked by dry...

The Mills & Watson Plumbing Pty Ltd case is tied to a broader excavation collapse incident prosecuted under safe work laws in New South...

When even the Department of Defence cops a fine, it’s a wake-up call for everyone else. Comcare recently prosecuted Defence after a soldier in Brisbane sustained a serious thumb laceration. The injury met the criteria for notifiable incidents  under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth), but Defence didn’t tell Comcare in time. The result: a $7,000 fine for failing to notify the regulator immediately after becoming aware of the serious injury. You can read the official re

Melbourne's skyline and mentality were permanently damaged on the morning of October 15, 1970. 35 workers were killed and numerous...

Electricity is one of those hazards that hides in plain sight. You can’t see it, smell it, or hear it—until it makes itself known in the...

The Incident In January 2012, a B-double truck operated by Lennons Transport veered onto the wrong side of the Hume Highway near...

On 13 October 2021, tragedy struck at the Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym when a recreational climber fell approximately 12 metres after an...

What Happened (The Facts, Because Humanity Already Has Enough Fiction) WorkSafe Victoria reported that on Sunday, 1 June 2025 , a...

On 28 August 2025, WorkSafe WA  announced that the Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-operative (WAMMCO) had been fined $785,000 plus...

On 27 August 2025, WorkSafe Victoria  reported that an HVAC company had been fined $85,000  after a first-year apprentice fell three...

On 28 August 2025, the ABC reported  that Bundaberg Sugar had been fined following the death of a worker in a cane paddock near Childers....

In June 2025, Kimberley Quarry Pty Ltd  was convicted and fined a total of $167,000 plus costs  after a worker fell more than three...

Incident Summary On Sunday, 6 July 2025, at approximately 0830 hours, a devastating incident occurred at Darling Downs Zoo in Pilton,...

Workplace incidents, particularly those involving severe injuries or fatalities, are tragic events that highlight the pressing need for...

In a landmark decision, the High Court of Australia addressed the extent to which health and safety legislation intersects with aviation...

Entertainment Velocity Pty Ltd, operating as Funtopia in Maidstone, Victoria, was recently prosecuted by WorkSafe Victoria due to a...

Sexual harassment in the workplace poses significant health and safety risks, requiring employers to take proactive steps to create a...

In a recent case that underscores the importance of safety on construction sites, M & K Ebert Pty Ltd, a Western Australian construction...

In a recent case with significant implications for workplace safety, Visy Board Pty Ltd was fined $275,000 for failing to ensure a safe...

Workplace health and safety is a shared responsibility, not only for employers but also for employees. A recent prosecution by WorkSafe...