Terrible workplace accident during the maintenance of a saw - fines for supervisors
Three supervisors were fined after an employee was injured while servicing a bandsaw.
Inspectors pressured to issue fines at worksites, CFMEU inquiry hears
Queensland workplace health and safety inspectors were allegedly pressured by the CFMEU to target specific construction firms, according to testimony given at an ongoing inquiry.
Painter electrocuted while working at a water treatment station in Uberlândia
A 38-year-old painter named Túlio Wilson Guimarães died after being electrocuted while painting at a water treatment facility in Uberlândia, Brazil.
Woman stabbed and burned by former co-worker managed to fight off the attacker due to practicing martial arts: 'He asked if I would date him'
Mariele Vitória Alves de Lima, a 22-year-old administrative assistant, survived a brutal attack by a former colleague who stabbed and burned her, utilizing her martial arts skills to fight back as he questioned her about dating him.
The workplace is sometimes the only safe place
The article discusses the significance of workplaces as safe havens for individuals.
Man dies after receiving shock while maintaining internet network in Cristalina
A man died from an electric shock while performing maintenance on an internet and telephone network in Cristalina, Brazil.
Molten Metal Falls on Copper Factory Worker - Dies
A 42-year-old forklift operator died in a tragic workplace accident at a copper factory in Hamburg, Germany.
CEO acquitted again after murder at LSS residence
The CEO of a care company has been acquitted by the Svea Court of Appeal of workplace safety violations following the murder of an employee at a supported living facility.
Finnish Company Employees Struggle in the Middle East - One Thing is Now Feared More than Bombs
Employees of Finnish companies operating in the Middle East have shifted their concerns from aerial attacks to workplace safety amid ongoing conflicts.
Man who fatally shot workmate was exploring extremist ideology, inquest hears
An inquest revealed that Lachlan Bowles, who fatally shot his co-worker Terry Czernowski in September 2023, had undiagnosed mental health issues and was exploring extremist ideologies including Nazism.
Eight suspects charged without detention related to the death of worker Kim Chung-hyun at Taean Thermal Power Plant
Korean police have transferred eight safety managers from subcontractors to the prosecution without detention in connection with the death of a worker, Kim Chung-hyun, at the Taean Thermal Power Plant.
Queensland workplace safety regulator 'captured' by CFMEU, inquiry hears
An inquiry into the CFMEU alleges that Workplace Health and Safety Queensland was manipulated by the union during the previous Labor government.
20s Vietnamese Worker Dies While Inspecting Conveyor Belt at Gravel Processing Company
A 20-something Vietnamese worker died in an accident involving a conveyor belt in a gravel processing company in Icheon City, South Korea.
Colonel slips on wet floor at work and attempts to claim 5000 euros in compensation from the state
A colonel from Latvia's Prison Administration is engaged in a prolonged legal dispute seeking compensation after slipping on a wet floor at work.
Former PRO official in Entre RÃos convicted for causing the deaths of four workers in a crash
A former PRO official in Entre RÃos has been sentenced to over five years in prison for causing a fatal crash that killed four workers while driving under the influence.
Worker dies after electrocution at a company in JundiaÃ
A 45-year-old man died after being electrocuted while working in JundiaÃ, Brazil.
Tragedy during cone collection in Józefów. One person is dead, another is fighting for their life
A tragic accident during cone collection in Józefów, Poland, resulted in one fatality and one person in critical condition following a machinery rollover.
Number of women who take leave from work due to violence increases by 152%, says research
A report indicates that leaves from work due to violence against women have surged by 152% between 2023 and 2025 in Brazil.
Want paid leave for victims of violence and protection against dismissal
A recent discussion highlighted the need for paid leave and better protections for victims of domestic violence in Iceland.
Landslide in Mendes Pimentel, death at Usiminas and seizure of motorcycles: see the week's most read news
The article reports on the week's most read news stories in Brazil, including a landslide in Mendes Pimentel that resulted in three fatalities, a workplace death at Usiminas, and the seizure of motorcycles in Manhuaçu.
A Serious Warning for Working People
Working individuals in Finland have been advised about the high risk of slipping and falling during the late winter season, particularly in temperature ranges around freezing.
The Chamber of Commerce wishes to establish a notification system for employers in case of infectious diseases
The Chamber of Commerce in Estonia is advocating for a system that would notify employers of temporary work restrictions for employees due to infectious diseases, while maintaining the confidentiality of health data and diagnoses.
Microcamera Found Hidden Inside Bathroom Outlet of Company in SC: What Is Still Unknown
A microcamera was discovered concealed within an electrical outlet in the bathroom of a company in Içara, Santa Catarina, raising serious privacy concerns and leading to police investigation.
Worker gets foot stuck in forage machine and is seriously injured in Alagoas
A worker in rural Alagoas was seriously injured after getting his foot caught in a forage machine.
Work Accident in Ã…s: - Appears Serious
A serious work accident occurred at an industrial building in Ã…s, Norway, resulting in one person being injured and taken to the hospital.
Work Accident in Ås: – Appears Serious
A work accident in Ã…s left one person injured after a heavy belt fell on them, prompting police and emergency services to respond, and leading to the individual being transported to the hospital.
The more people are ill, the worse the insurance - company rules encourage employees to come to work sick
A new insurance policy at Consolis Latvia indirectly pressures employees to attend work when ill, by linking insurance benefits to their health status.
Court upholds the prison of man accused of rape by co-workers after custody hearing
A Brazilian court has upheld the imprisonment of Luiz Cláudio do Nascimento Santana Júnior, who is accused of raping two of his co-workers after a custody hearing confirmed the legality of his detention.
Accident at Data Center Construction Site in Espoo
A minor injury occurred at a construction site for a data center in Espoo, Finland, involving a work vehicle and a staff member's foot.
Smell of rot? Seems like the sausages have gone bad. A man dies in a store behind the fridge and spends 10 years there
A man who went missing ten years ago was found dead behind a refrigerator in a supermarket, where a foul smell had been reported for months.
Employee finds hidden microcamera in company bathroom in Santa Catarina
A microcamera was discovered concealed within a power outlet in the bathroom of SS Solar Energia in Içara, Brazil, prompting police action and an investigation into unauthorized surveillance.
Employee of cooperative dies after suffering 90% burns in silo explosion in Cândido Mota
A young employee of a cooperative in Cândido Mota, Brazil, died after suffering severe burns in a silo explosion.
Restaurant cook arrested in shopping suspected of drugging and raping colleagues
A restaurant cook was arrested at Shopping Anália Franco in São Paulo for allegedly drugging and raping a woman and a teenager.
Dad, 31, needs 16 operations after 'degloving' accident at work
A 31-year-old father faces 16 surgeries after a severe workplace accident left him with critical injuries, requiring extensive rehabilitation.
Man dies after falling from 4 meters in a meat company in Minas Gerais
A 55-year-old man died after falling from a height of four meters in a meat processing company in Pará de Minas, Brazil.
Work accident at Herøya in Porsgrunn
A man was exposed to nitrous gas at Herøya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn and has been hospitalized.
Employee of Vestnes company died in accident
An employee of the Vestnes-based company Kraftmontasje died in a workplace accident in Vindafjord, Rogaland, while working on a construction project.
WSA: Occupational disease is not every ailment related to work
The article discusses a ruling by the Warsaw Administrative Court regarding the definition of occupational diseases in Poland.
Worker dies during overhead crane inspection at Usiminas in Ipatinga
A worker at Usiminas died while performing an inspection on an overhead crane in Ipatinga, Brazil.
Worker dies after machine collapses during maintenance work in Uberlândia
A worker died while performing maintenance on a drilling machine when it collapsed on him in Uberlândia, Brazil.
Worker dies after falling from a 10-meter shed and spending two weeks in the ICU in SC
A 24-year-old worker from Canoinhas, Brazil, died after a fall from a height of 10 meters, having spent 13 days in intensive care.
Man in his 20s dies in workplace accident in Vindafjord
A man in his 20s has died following a workplace accident after falling from a mast in Vindafjord, Norway.
Man died in workplace accident in Vindafjord
A young man in his twenties has died after falling from a mast in Vindafjord municipality, Norway.
Man dies after being crushed by beams in steel mill in Greater BH
A steelworker died after being crushed by metal beams at a Gerdau facility in Contagem, Brazil.
Dangerous work methods caused mechanic's death at Rauma shipyard
An investigation into a fatal workplace accident at the Rauma shipyard in Finland revealed that dangerous work methods were employed, leading to the death of a mechanic in April 2025.
Sister of woman stabbed and burned by ex-colleague feared attacker would return to office: 'His stereotype was strange'
The sister of a woman who was fatally attacked by a former colleague expressed concerns about the offender's behavior prior to the incident, reflecting ongoing issues of violence against women.
Man gored by bull - taken to hospital
A man in his 50s was taken to the hospital after being gored by a bull on a farm in Mönsterås, Sweden.
A worker was buried by earth in Plzeň, he died on the spot
A tragic incident in Plzeň resulted in the death of a worker who was buried by earth while working in a trench.
Attendant shot seven times while working at a gas station in Ariquemes, RO
A gas station attendant was shot seven times while on duty in Ariquemes, Brazil, and is in critical condition after being rushed to the hospital.
How exposure to noise above the law may have affected pregnant women in abortion cases at a slaughterhouse in MT
Brazil's Ministry of Labor is investigating a slaughterhouse for alleged noise violations possibly linked to a significant number of abortions among pregnant employees.