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An engineer's hand was severed in an accident, highlighting workplace safety issues in India.

The article discusses the challenges individuals face in feeling safe while at work in Iceland.

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

A workplace safety investigation in Nova Scotia found no violations in the death of Walmart worker Gursimran Kaur, who died in a bakery oven 16 months ago.

The State Labor Inspectorate will not conduct an investigation into a workplace incident at the Dubrovina Park in Daugavpils following an explosion, as the injured individual did not experience incapacity for work.

A worker in Ipiaú, Bahia became stranded on a scaffold when a rope holding the equipment gave way, prompting city officials to halt construction on the site.

A middle-aged man has lost his life in a workplace accident involving a reversing truck in Holmemaren near Otterup, Denmark.

A fatal workplace accident involving a man contacting rotating chains in a clip aggregate has led to a CEO being sentenced for negligence in Sweden.

An electrician in Porangatu, Brazil, died after suffering an electric shock during a repair job.

Kjerringåsen Ski Center and its manager face charges of negligent homicide following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Roald Falch Eriksen in January 2024.

Kjerringåsen ski center and its manager are charged with negligent homicide following a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old.

Kjerringåsen ski center in Sarpsborg and its daily manager have been charged with negligent homicide following a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old.

A court in Padova ruled that a domestic accident involving a remote worker counts as a work injury, creating concerns about the implications for employer liability.

An employee of an internet company died after being electrocuted while working on a client's network in Maranguape, Brazil.

Eduardo Cruz de Jesus, a 51-year-old man, died from an electric shock while working on a roof in Valença, Bahia.

The bodies of two victims from a fuel distribution company explosion in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, have been transported back to their home state of Sergipe for burial.

Two men suffered burns while working with molten metal in Třinec, Czechia.

In Italy, new regulations permit immediate drug and alcohol testing for employees suspected of substance use during high-risk work activities.

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

The family of deceased officer Lee Jae-seok has filed a lawsuit against former Coast Guard Chief Kim Yong-jin and three others for violating workplace safety laws following Lee's tragic death during a rescue operation.

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.

A manager and another employee at Ambev were fired for allegedly serving drinks mixed with hand sanitizer during a company happy hour.

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 National Court in Spain ordered a compensation of 20,000 euros to a court official who suffered a triple humeral fracture after tripping over loose computer cables at her workplace.

An article discussing the requirement for employers in Poland to establish a health and safety service in their workplaces.

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.

Five employees at the Granliden nursing home received personal alarms due to escalating conflicts, including threats of violence, necessitating police involvement.

A man named 'Chicão' suffered a leg fracture after falling from a ladder that was toppled by a vehicle dragging downed wiring in Baturité, Ceará.

A 20-year-old man died while trying to rescue a colleague from toxic gas exposure during a workplace accident involving a chemical reaction.

Welliton Juliano da Silva, a 37-year-old pastor, died while performing maintenance work on BR-163 in Brazil when a pole fell on him.

A 60-year-old Adif worker died while performing maintenance on the high-speed railway network at Calatayud station.

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

A grounds maintenance firm has been penalized £38,000 after a worker tragically drowned when a ride-on lawnmower, lacking essential safety features, rolled into a pond in Yorkshire.

The body of 23-year-old Jesus Garcia de Sousa Santos was exhumed in Piauí to investigate the cause of his death, which was initially reported as sudden.

Ambulance staff in Region Stockholm have been prevented from responding to patients who have previously threatened or been violent towards them, leading to a work stoppage initiative and inspection by the Work Environment Authority.

A case has been opened against a 24-year-old for allegedly raping a 17-year-old in Thessaloniki.

A proposal is made to simplify the bureaucratic process in Latvia by merging multiple occupational safety and fire safety instruction logs into a single document.

A 63-year-old man named Juraci Pereira died from electric shock while working on an excavator in Sorriso, Brazil, after the machine touched a high-voltage wire.

A 57-year-old man tragically died after being crushed by a pallet at an industrial warehouse in Vallirana, Spain, prompting an investigation into the workplace accident.

The police in Oulu are continuing their collaboration with a funeral home despite suspicions of workplace safety violations and possible discrimination against an employee.

A 17-year-old worker got his hand caught in a meat grinder while operating it at a packing company in Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

A 36-year-old electrician died after suffering an electric shock while working in Botucatu, São Paulo.

A 42-year-old man named Edilson Gonçalves Jorge de Souza died from an electric shock while working on a road construction site in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil.

An employee and a civil firefighter lost their lives due to a toxic gas accident at an Ambev facility in Cachoeiras de Macacu, Brazil.

A woman suspected of poisoning four colleagues at Uppsala Academic Hospital in Sweden has been dismissed from her position.

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.

The owner of 'Violanda' is now in custody after a deadly explosion which resulted in the deaths of five employees, during which he blamed others for the incident.

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