Tag: occupational safety
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Fall from Height at Hastings Juice Factory: WorkSafe Confirms Tragic Death
Introduction: A Tragic Incident at Hastings A fatal accident at a Hastings juice factory has claimed the life of a worker, with authorities confirming that the fall from height was the primary cause. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local agricultural and manufacturing sectors, underscoring ongoing concerns about safety measures in workplaces where elevated…
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Investigation Underway After Hastings Juice Factory Worker Dies in Fall
Investigation Underway After Hastings Juice Factory Worker Dies in Fall A tragic incident at a Hastings juice production facility has prompted a comprehensive investigation by WorkSafe, New Zealand’s workplace safety authority. A worker died after a fall from height, according to authorities, marking another high-profile case in the sector where falls are a leading cause…
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Asbestos Experts Warn Government Move Could Weaken Public Safety Net
Unsettling signals from policy shifts Asbestos experts are sounding the alarm as a government move appears to relax the safeguards that keep workers and the public safe from asbestos exposure. The debate centers on a proposed reform that critics say would thin the lines of responsibility, oversight, and enforcement, potentially letting outdated practices slip back…
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17 Workplace Deaths in H1 2025; Vehicular Incidents Remain Top Cause
Singapore reports 17 workplace deaths in the first half of 2025 Singapore recorded 17 fatalities from workplace injuries in the first six months of 2025, a slight drop from 19 in the same period of 2024. Vehicular incidents continued to be the leading cause of death, with nine fatalities in the first half of 2025,…
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Singapore workplace deaths 2025: Vehicular top cause
Half-year workplace fatalities in Singapore 2025 Seventeen people died from injuries sustained at work in the first half of 2025, a slight decrease from 19 in the same period of 2024. Like in 2024, vehicular incidents were the leading cause of death, accounting for nine fatalities in the first six months of 2025, compared with…
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Singapore 1H 2025: 17 workplace deaths; vehicular incidents top cause
Overview: 17 workplace deaths in the first half of 2025 Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reported 17 deaths from injuries sustained at work in the first six months of 2025, a slight decrease from 19 in the same period of 2024. As in 2024, vehicular incidents remained the leading cause of workplace fatalities, with nine…