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A freight driver had to uncouple a refrigerated trailer from a truck while standing in an active traffic lane of a road with a 100km speed limit. What could go wrong?

When a crane driver lost control of a load of steel reinforcement bars, its pendulum swing picked up a formworker in its path, causing him serious injuries. Read why the District Court convicted the dogger.

When a worker disputed Ambulance Victoria’s right under its Enterprise Agreement to discipline him for misconduct by transferring him to a distant work location, the Fair Work Commission knocked him back. Read why.

When a carpenter fell into a river and ‘three years of hell’, the Court’s focus landed on the supervisor’s role. Read about what went wrong.

What are your WHS responsibilities?

Slips, trips and falls cause thousands of serious injuries every year, and the painful consequences extend to employers as well, in direct and hidden costs. A new guide can help prevent them.

A District Court Judge has severely criticised the safety performance of a major provider of services to the mining, construction and infrastructure industries, and imposed a heavy penalty. Where did they go wrong?

In Australia, employers have a duty of care to employees as part of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011.

On June 20, 2024, the NSW Parliament enacted the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill into law. This legislation introduces the offence of industrial manslaughter, punishable by prison terms of up to 25 years for individuals and fines of up to $20 million for companies.

What do you need to think about when developing driver safety policies and procedures? Read more here to find out about driver safety rules for company fleets.