More than 20 people were taken to hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at a Melbourne pork processing plant on Monday. The incident occurred around 12:45pm and paramedics assessed patients on the scene before transporting them to four nearby hospitals. All patients were reported to be in stable condition.
Ambulance Victoria confirmed that firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) arrived at the scene to provide oxygen to those needing assistance until ambulance teams could arrive. The leak was caused by meat preservation machinery inside the factory, and FRV ventilated the facility once safe levels of carbon monoxide were reached.
The incident highlights the risks associated with working in factories that use hazardous equipment. Occupational health and safety experts have long warned about the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure, particularly in enclosed spaces.
No one was reported to have died as a result of the leak, but 24 people required medical treatment. The incident is under investigation by workplace safety authorities.
In other news, a major overhaul of Australia's defence department has been announced, with the creation of a new defence delivery agency aimed at streamlining procurement and improving efficiency.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has warned that urgent investment is needed in new energy infrastructure if the Eraring coal power plant is to shut as planned in 2027.
In Tasmania, thousands of people gathered in Hobart to protest against a proposed AFL stadium, which they say would be a costly and unnecessary project. The protesters, who wore black to symbolize their opposition, held signs that read "No stadium" and "Close the Gap".
A woman in her 20s has been killed in a dog attack in Western Australia's north-east. WA police confirmed that the victim was found dead at the scene, and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The medicines regulator has added two new safety warnings around mental health and contraception for people taking high-profile diabetes and weight loss drugs. The warnings apply to medicines such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, which have been linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Ambulance Victoria confirmed that firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) arrived at the scene to provide oxygen to those needing assistance until ambulance teams could arrive. The leak was caused by meat preservation machinery inside the factory, and FRV ventilated the facility once safe levels of carbon monoxide were reached.
The incident highlights the risks associated with working in factories that use hazardous equipment. Occupational health and safety experts have long warned about the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure, particularly in enclosed spaces.
No one was reported to have died as a result of the leak, but 24 people required medical treatment. The incident is under investigation by workplace safety authorities.
In other news, a major overhaul of Australia's defence department has been announced, with the creation of a new defence delivery agency aimed at streamlining procurement and improving efficiency.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has warned that urgent investment is needed in new energy infrastructure if the Eraring coal power plant is to shut as planned in 2027.
In Tasmania, thousands of people gathered in Hobart to protest against a proposed AFL stadium, which they say would be a costly and unnecessary project. The protesters, who wore black to symbolize their opposition, held signs that read "No stadium" and "Close the Gap".
A woman in her 20s has been killed in a dog attack in Western Australia's north-east. WA police confirmed that the victim was found dead at the scene, and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The medicines regulator has added two new safety warnings around mental health and contraception for people taking high-profile diabetes and weight loss drugs. The warnings apply to medicines such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, which have been linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
just another day in melbourne, right? i mean, 24 ppl taken to hospital due to carbon monoxide leak at a factory is pretty alarming... but on the bright side, it's a good reminder for factories to get their equipment checked regularly 
and for us as consumers to support companies that prioritize worker safety. 
anyway, moving on from the factory incident, sounds like there's some big changes coming to australia's defence department - gotta hope they can make it work seamlessly 
and btw, a new energy agency is needed ASAP since eraring coal power plant might shut down soon 
Carbon monoxide leaks in factories is crazy! Did you know that CO exposure can cause permanent brain damage? 
1 in 5 people who die from CO poisoning don't even show symptoms until it's too late 
. 24 people needed medical treatment, but thankfully no one died... yet. We gotta prioritize workplace safety and invest in better equipment to prevent these types of incidents! 
It shows a massive spike in cases in Australia over the past 5 years... we need more research and regulations to keep our workers safe!
Thousands showed up to say no to this costly project. Let's keep our priorities straight! We should be investing in our communities and people, not fancy stadiums!
. And what about the fire department showing up right away? Conveniently arriving with oxygen tanks to "help"... what if they were there for more than just medical assistance? 
What if they were part of some bigger operation to cover up something? I'm not saying it's definitely a conspiracy, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't thinking about it. And don't even get me started on the AFL stadium protests in Tasmania... that's some interesting symbolism going on with those black clothes and signs 
. Something fishy is always lurking beneath the surface, you just gotta know where to look 
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20+ people taken to hospital is way too many. Carbon monoxide poisoning is super sneaky and can be deadly if you don't catch it early... gotta make sure factories prioritize worker safety 
I mean, what a mess, right? Like, seriously, can't these factories take basic safety precautions?! I'm all for worker's rights and stuff, but come on! A carbon monoxide leak is not rocket science, folks. You'd think they'd have better training and equipment in place to prevent something like this from happening. And now 24 people are in the hospital? That's just irresponsible. 
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just saw that 24 ppl were rushed to hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at a Melbourne factory 
safety protocols need to be seriously reviewed ASAP 
️ we need to protect our workers' health & wellbeing first 
Like, what's going on with our workplaces? We need better safety measures in place ASAP 
. I was thinking, we could draw a diagram like this: 
. Thousands of people came together to make their voices heard 
. I'm all for it!
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...that's super scary! Factory workers should be prioritized with safety measures, especially when it comes to hazardous equipment 
. I mean, occupational health and safety experts have been saying this for ages, so it's not like it was a surprise leak or anything...it just goes to show how important it is to listen to these experts 
...all 24 people who got sick could've had much worse outcomes if they didn't get medical attention so quickly. I mean, factories with hazardous equipment are a ticking time bomb just waiting to happen. We need better safety protocols in place and more rigorous inspections to prevent this kind of thing from happening again.
Plus, what about the people who lose their jobs when factories get "streamlined"? That's not exactly a guarantee of a brighter future... 