Posted: Mar 12, 2010

Man dies delivering beer in country hotel

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a man in the cellar of a country hotel as he was delivering beer. Read more »

Posted: Mar 11, 2010

Director and company prosecuted after hand caught in shredder

Failing to spend $5000 on a guard for a meat shredder has cost a worker the use of his hand, and a company and director a total of $75,000. Read more »

Posted: Mar 11, 2010

Victorian mining industry promotes safety

Members of the mining industry in Victoria recently met with WorkSafe to address managing workplace hazards more effectively. Read more »

Posted: Mar 11, 2010

The 2010 WorkSafe Victoria Awards open soon

WorkSafe is encouraging workplace safety professionals to register for this year’s WorkSafe Victoria Awards, which open in April. Read more »

Posted: Mar 10, 2010

Fines over edge protection prompt falls warning

Two companies have recently been fined for failing to provide edge protection on a building site, prompting a reminder from WorkSafe WA on the prevention of falls. Read more »

Posted: Mar 10, 2010

Brick-making company fined over loss of worker’s arm

A brick-making company has been fined $70,000 over an incident where a labour hire employee’s right arm and shoulder was torn from his body by a material conveyor machine. Read more »

Posted: Mar 9, 2010

Abigroup opens multipurpose construction training facility

Mobile heavy machinery simulators that use world-first technology have been deployed in Abigroup’s new $6 million multipurpose construction training facility in the Gold Coast, recently opened by the Queensland Premier, the Honourable Anna Bligh. Read more »

Posted: Mar 4, 2010

WorkSafe Victoria weathers financial storm

The recently released WorkSafe Victoria financial report shows that the organisation has dramatically improved its financial position after the GFC. Read more »

Posted: Mar 3, 2010

Resort fined over permanent injury to worker

The owner of a Broome resort was fined $60,000 over an incident in 2006 that left an employee permanently disabled. Read more »

Posted: Mar 3, 2010

WA goldfields safety inspections reveal disappointing results

A return visit to the Goldfields by WorkSafe WA construction inspectors has revealed a disappointing performance in workplace safety and health. Read more »

Posted: Mar 3, 2010

Warnings about importation of Tremolite asbestos wall tiles

A safety alert has been issued by NSW WorkCover following the recent importation from China of decorative wall tiles that were found to contain Tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited hazardous substance. Read more »

Posted: Feb 24, 2010

New handbook on using earthmoving equipment near overhead power lines

Worksafe Victoria has released a new guide to assist earthmoving companies practise safety when working near overhead powerlines. Read more »

Posted: Feb 23, 2010

McCain incurs another health and safety breach

McCain Foods has been fined $145,000 following an incident where a worker's thumb was amputated while he was working on a machine that was not properly isolated. Read more »

Posted: Feb 23, 2010

Supervision blitz on construction sites

WorkSafe Victoria has instigated an inspection campaign to visit construction sites, with a focus on supervision. Read more »

Posted: Feb 19, 2010

Dangers of exposure to direct sunlight outlined in report

Safe Work Australia has released a report on exposure to direct sunlight in the workplace. Read more »

Posted: Feb 19, 2010

Tradespersons still at risk of asbestos exposure

Safe Work Australia has issued a warning to tradespeople about the dangers of working with asbestos. Read more »

Posted: Feb 19, 2010

Forklift accident crushes man’s foot

A Melbourne company has been fined $60,000 over an incident where an employee had his foot amputated as the result of a forklift accident. Read more »

Posted: Feb 15, 2010

Inadequate safety systems for chemicals results in prosecution

A Victorian company that manufactures fireproof clothing was fined $135,000 over an incident where a worker received corrosive chemical burns to the face. Read more »

Posted: Feb 15, 2010

Consultation opens on mine safety reform in SA

SafeWork SA has released a discussion paper and will be seeking the views of all interested parties in the mining sector. Read more »

Posted: Feb 15, 2010

Abigroup appoints new safety chief

Abigroup has appointed Graeme Silvester as its new National Safety Manager. Read more »