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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers urged to prioritise safety after four deaths in two months

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

Feb 27 • 23:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The increase in workplace accident lawsuits shows a high disparity between provinces

There has been a significant rise in workplace accident lawsuits across Argentina, revealing stark disparities among provinces.

Feb 22 • 03:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANALYSIS: The conflict between Karis and the government is more a series of workplace accidents than a grand plan

Recent tensions between Estonia's president and the government are seen more as a series of unfortunate events than a strategic scheme to discredit President Alar Karis ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

When does an incident cease to be an accident at work and become a crime?

The article discusses the distinction between workplace accidents and criminal offenses in Poland.

Feb 19 • 04:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Construction Deaths Surge by 22%, Despite Improved Accident Rates in 2025

Construction deaths increased by 22% in 2025, even as overall workplace accident rates improved.

Feb 13 • 19:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Companies with more than three workplace deaths a year to face ‘5% of operating profit penalty’... Amendment to Industrial Safety and Health Act passes parliamentary committee

A South Korean parliamentary committee has approved an amendment to the Industrial Safety and Health Act imposing penalties on companies with three or more workplace deaths annually, potentially totaling 5% of their operating profit.

Feb 12 • 08:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The face of the Finnish coach has suffered: 'Small workplace accidents'

Finnish biathlon coach Jonne Kähkönen faced several mishaps leading up to the Olympics, resulting in injuries that he carries into the event.

Feb 11 • 15:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Court's First Acquittal under the Serious Accident Punishment Act: Will It Turn a Blind Eye to 'Death on the Job'?

The acquittal of chairman Jung Do-won under the Serious Accident Punishment Act raises concerns about corporate accountability in fatal workplace accidents in South Korea.

Feb 10 • 09:51 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

30 deaths at work last year – one of the highest numbers in the last ten years

Last year, 30 workers died on the job, marking one of the highest statistics in the past decade, with traffic and crushing accidents being the most common causes.

Feb 6 • 04:48 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

30 dead at work last year - one of the highest figures in the last ten years

In 2022, there were 30 workplace fatalities in Norway, marking one of the highest numbers in a decade, with traffic and crush accidents being the leading causes of death.

Feb 6 • 04:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

VDI: Companies that do not comply with safety requirements will face unpleasant consequences

VDI warns that companies may be assigned to a higher social insurance tariff group for accidents if severe or fatal workplace incidents occur due to non-compliance with legal requirements by employers.

Feb 5 • 06:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Editorial: Coupang rummaged through employees' health records to cover up overwork deaths

Coupang, currently under investigation for systematically concealing workplace accidents, allegedly rummaged through employees' health check records in an attempt to cover up accusations of overwork leading to deaths.

Feb 4 • 12:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Legal Column: Who Pays in an Accident at Home Office?

This article discusses the coverage of accidents that occur in a home office and whether workers are protected by insurance similar to in a traditional workplace.

Jan 15 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

686 Workers Die in Workplace Accidents Until November, 55 Less Than in 2024

A total of 686 workers have died in workplace accidents from January to November 2025, marking a decrease of 55 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to heart attacks, strokes, and accidents caused by falls.

Jan 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Traffic accidents are the second leading cause of workplace death in Spain

Traffic accidents have become a significant risk for workers in Spain, with 239 fatalities annually, particularly affecting self-employed individuals due to their reliance on vehicles for income.

Dec 30 • 05:37 UTC

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