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Incident Analysis
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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May 202 min read
Lessons from Zambo Group's $7,500 Fine for Hindering a Safety Investigation
In March 2025, Zambo Group Pty Ltd, a residential building company based in Lockleys, South Australia, was convicted and fined $7,500 for...
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May 202 min read
Tragedy at Maningrida: The Fatal Consequences of Ignoring Workplace Safety Protocols
On March 20, 2020, Paul Leach, a 50-year-old construction worker, lost his life in a preventable workplace incident at a remote site in...
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May 122 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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May 122 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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Apr 62 min read
Lessons from the Koala Cherries Incident: A Wake-Up Call for Workplace Safety
The Koala Cherries incident is a sobering example of how lapses in safety can lead to life-altering injuries.
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Mar 182 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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Nov 21, 20243 min read
The Gravity of Workplace Incidents and Corresponding Penalties: A Critical Examination
Workplace safety is a fundamental responsibility for all organisations. When safety protocols are neglected, the consequences can be...
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Nov 21, 20242 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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Nov 21, 20243 min read
Fatigue in First Responders: A Crisis Ambulance Victoria Can't Ignore
In high-stakes emergency situations, first responders like paramedics carry the weight of life-or-death decisions. They are the lifeline...
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Nov 20, 20243 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 epicenter of a gripping human drama that...
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Nov 20, 20243 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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Nov 20, 20242 min read
A Call for Vigilance: Enforcing Safety Protocols for Elderly Care
The recent coroner’s findings on the preventable death of a Queensland aged care resident from heatstroke reveal a profound issue in...
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Nov 20, 20243 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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Nov 20, 20243 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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Nov 20, 20244 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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Nov 20, 20245 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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Nov 20, 20245 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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Nov 20, 20245 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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Nov 20, 20245 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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Nov 20, 20244 min read
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