Industry News
Young worker falls targeted in construction safety blitz
A construction site safety blitz is taking place on the border of NSW and Victoria, targeting falls among young workers. [ + ]
First WHS prosecutor appointed in Qld
The first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor has just been appointed in Queensland. [ + ]
New global standard to improve tailings dam safety
An independent panel of experts will develop an international standard for tailings facilities, according to the International Council on Mining and Metals. [ + ]
How understanding body clocks can aid shift workers
Understanding the individual timing of a person's body clock could be the key to increasing alertness in shift workers, according to a new study. [ + ]
Spinal injury sparks $150K fine for swim school
A $150,000 fine has been issued to a Ballarat-based swimming school, after a student became a quadriplegic during a diving incident. [ + ]
Investigations underway at chemical site
A new chemical site at Campbellfield is currently under investigation by government agencies. [ + ]
Calls for workplace sexual harassment reforms
In an effort to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, a diverse range of organisations has banded together to call for a range of reforms. [ + ]
Forklift injury leads to $100K fine for logistics company
A $100,000 fine has been issued to a logistics company after a worker was injured by a forklift. [ + ]
New standards matrix shows OHS changes
With the recent introduction of the AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, a new matrix has been released to help businesses stay abreast of changes. [ + ]
Farmers receive free health checks
A free health and lifestyle assessment service has been provided to Victorian farmers and agricultural workers. [ + ]
Metal prop dropped 56 levels at construction site
A metal prop has fallen from the 56th level of a Melbourne CBD construction site, prompting warnings about the dangers that falling objects pose. [ + ]
