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WorkSafe Victoria has initiated a campaign urging farmers to focus on safety following the recent deaths of four workers in the agricultural sector.

A tragic road accident in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh claimed the life of one worker and injured nine others when a tractor-trolley overturned after its brakes failed.

Following the recent death of a worker due to asphyxiation, it has come to light that another worker collapsed at the same site shortly before the incident, prompting calls for better safety measures.

Russian workers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have transformed sections of the facility into living quarters, raising safety concerns.

Two workers were found frozen to death at a chicken factory in Norfolk, leading to guilty pleas from the companies involved regarding health and safety violations.

An explosion at a munitions disposal site in Switzerland injured two workers during a safety training activity.

A large mobilization is planned in Larissa to commemorate the three-year anniversary of the tragic Tempi train accident, focusing on safety and workers' rights.

A nationwide 24-hour strike in Greece is set for February 28, 2026, in remembrance of the tragic railway disaster in Tempe.

Two workers were killed in a fall while working on a wind turbine in Hesse, Germany.

A battery production factory in Ulsan is under suspicion of concealing the health status of workers exposed to heavy metals.

Experts suggest that employers should screen workers for obstructive sleep apnoea to reduce safety risks related to excessive daytime sleepiness.

Winter weather-related workplace injuries in Nova Scotia have increased by 40% compared to last year, as reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.

The article discusses the findings of a survey revealing high levels of verbal abuse faced by social workers in Iceland and calls for enhanced support and workplace safety measures for these professionals.

A court in Ashkelon extended the detention of a suspect linked to the indifferent murder of two workers at the Ashdod refinery.

Two backpacker hostels in Bunbury, Western Australia, have been closed due to non-compliance with asbestos safety regulations, leading to a housing shortage for workers in the area.

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

A suspect has been arrested for involvement in the deaths of two workers at the Ashdod oil refinery, facing charges of murder with indifference.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two workers at the Ashdod oil refinery, facing charges of murder with indifference.

The bodies of two workers missing after an explosion in a fuel tank in Volta Redonda, Brazil, were found following the incident that also left another worker seriously injured.

Two workers were injured in a landslide at a construction site in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, where they were working on an underground water tank for Santa Casa.

Pepe Álvarez, the general secretary of UGT, criticized the CEOE's indifference toward worker health and safety during a speech in Mieres, emphasizing the urgent need for a new labor risk prevention law.

The article summarizes key news from G1 Maranhão, including the arrest of fugitives using facial recognition during Carnaval.

Health associations in Nigeria are urging government action to improve the safety of healthcare workers following a Lassa fever outbreak that has resulted in the death of one doctor and infections among 15 others.

The regional governor of Thessaly has ordered a temporary closure of the Violanta factory in Trikala following a fatal explosion that killed five female workers, necessitating a full compliance with licensing procedures before it can resume operations.

A confrontation between a snowplow operator in Peterborough, Ontario, and a resident led to an assault charge and raised broader concerns about the treatment of municipal workers in the province.

The Thessaly Regional Governor has ordered a temporary shutdown of the Violanta A.E. factory following a deadly explosion.

Workers at a zinc factory in Odda, Norway, reported feeling ill after exposure to gas, with multiple incidents occurring over the past three years.

Four workers were partially buried following a landslide during construction work on a bus terminal in Senador Canedo, Brazil.

Social workers in Iceland face threats to their children and homes amidst rising tensions in their profession.

A recent survey reveals alarming levels of violence against social workers in Iceland, impacting their families, especially their children, raising concerns about the systemic nature of these incidents.

The Lithuanian ministry has issued a warning about fraudsters posing as medical workers to collect personal information from residents in villages.

Raimundo Cardoso dos Santos, a 76-year-old from Brasiléia, Brazil, died from an electric shock while operating a water pump.

Three humanitarian workers were killed and four injured in South Kordofan, Sudan, after a convoy of aid was targeted, allegedly by Rapid Support Forces using drones.

The South Korean National Assembly has passed amendments to the school meal law, legally defining school meal workers and addressing their health and safety measures, while a survey reveals a stark contrast in gender wage perception between young men and women.

A recent law amending the legal status of school meal workers in South Korea promises enhanced protection and rights for those in this field, highlighting long-standing issues of labor conditions and discrimination.

Two individuals, a worker and a project manager, died after being sent to a hazardous site without safety kits to fix a technical failure during construction work.

The owner of the Violianta company has been placed in Trikala prison following a court decision related to a deadly explosion that killed five workers, as investigations focus on the circumstances of a propane leak that sparked the tragedy.

Two recent incidents involving escaped mental health patients in New South Wales highlight critical failures in the psychiatric care system, prompting calls for urgent reforms.

A former city councilman in Lewiston, Maine, strongly opposed an ordinance that restricts city workers from collaborating with ICE during a city council meeting.

Finland's new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Wille Rydman, intends to tackle the language proficiency of foreign caregivers, citing patient safety concerns.

Two workers tragically lost their lives due to electrocution while performing renovation work in Vari, Greece.

Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador has established seven emergency shelters stocked with astronaut food to ensure the safety of its workers.

Workers at the Violanta factory reported a strong gas smell before an explosion killed five employees, raising concerns about workplace safety.

A seventh victim has been confirmed in a bus accident transporting rural workers on the Transbrasiliana highway in São Paulo.

The owner of the biscuit factory 'Violanta' has been arrested and is scheduled to testify regarding a deadly explosion that resulted in the deaths of five female workers.

The operation of the 'Vitafree' industry at the second factory of 'VioLanta' in Greece has been temporarily halted due to safety concerns.

A bus carrying rural workers from Maranhão that overturned in São Paulo was operating without the necessary authorization for interstate travel, according to the Federal Highway Police.

A bus transporting rural workers overturned after a tire burst, resulting in six fatalities on the BR-153 highway in Brazil.

Four workers at Stegra's steel plant in Boden were allegedly removed from their jobs and forced to leave Sweden following a violent incident.

A man was detained for allegedly harassing two workers at a women's support tent during a Carnival event in São Paulo.