Industry News
Construction company fined $320K over death of teen worker
A WA construction company that failed to provide a safe workplace for a teenage worker, resulting in him falling 12 metres to his death, has been fined $320,000. [ + ]
Finalists revealed for 2021 WorkSafe Awards
Businesses, health and safety representatives, and people who have returned to work after injury are among the finalists for Victoria's 2021 WorkSafe Awards. [ + ]
SWA releases Comparative Performance Monitoring report
The 23rd edition of the Comparative Performance Monitoring report has been released by Safe Work Australia, providing trend analyses on WHS regulations in Australia. [ + ]
Company fined $200K after Forrestfield Airport Link Project explosion
A subcontractor has been fined $200,000 after an explosion at the Forrestfield Airport Link Project in 2018 left a worker with a traumatic brain injury. [ + ]
WA electrician, company fined $32,500 for safety breach
A WA electrical company and electrician have been fined a combined $32,500 for failing to install a key safety component in a switchboard. [ + ]
New regulations for exposure to CO2 in underground mines take effect
Amendments to the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2014, regarding the exposure standards for carbon dioxide in underground mines, have come into effect. [ + ]
ABCC takes action against CFMMEU after alleged aggression
The ABCC has taken action against the CFMMEU and three of its officials for alleged conduct that includes aggressive behaviour at the Mordialloc Freeway project site in 2020. [ + ]
Development company supervisor fined over crush incident
A site supervisor has been fined $10,000 over a 2018 incident in which a worker was seriously injured when limestone blocks and a steel plate fell on him. [ + ]
Campaign urges tradespeople to think twice about asbestos
The annual National Asbestos Awareness Week campaign aims to raise awareness among key trades about the health risks associated with exposure to asbestos fibres. [ + ]
Company fined $550K after Delacombe trench collapse tragedy
A civil construction company has been fined $550,000 over the deaths of two workers who were killed when the trench they were working in collapsed in 2018. [ + ]
Two companies charged over high-pressure concrete blast
Two companies have been charged after pressurised concrete was sprayed across a worksite, striking three workers and a member of the public. [ + ]
Metal fabricator fined after worker suffers severe burns
Sheet metal fabrication company PGQW and its director have been fined $650,000 after a worker suffered burns to 30% of his body in a workplace incident in 2018. [ + ]
Qld company fined after worker sustains head injuries in fall from roof
A Queensland construction and roofing company has been fined after a 2019 incident in which a worker sustained a severe brain injury after falling through a skylight. [ + ]
Plumbers fined for unlicensed electrical advice
Two plumbers employed by a large Perth plumbing, gas and electrical company have been fined for assessing customers' switchboards without an electrical licence. [ + ]
Comcare to host national forum on workplace sexual harassment
Comcare has announced that it will convene a two-day virtual forum on the prevention, regulation and management of workplace sexual harassment. [ + ]
