Industry News
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Melbourne next week
Running 20–21 May at the MCEC and attracting 6000+ attendees, Victoria's Workplace Health & Safety Show will feature 200+ exhibitors, 70+ speakers and 40+ CPD seminars. [ + ]
Green waste grinder fatality leads to $470K+ fine
After a worker was fatally injured while attempting to clear a blockage in a green waste grinder from within the feed chute, a recycling centre has been fined $472,500. [ + ]
2026 National Safe Work Month theme announced
'Safe work is for life' has been announced as the theme for October's National Safe Work Month — acknowledging that WHS is about more than preventing harm in the moment. [ + ]
$575K fine after 750 kg wheel assembly fell on apprentice mechanical fitter
A mining company has been fined $575,000 after an 18-year-old apprentice mechanical fitter became a paraplegic following a wheel assembly falling on him. [ + ]
Young worker's fatal fall lands construction company $150K fine
A construction company has been convicted and fined after a 23-year-old worker fell three metres through an unprotected stair void to the concrete floor and later died. [ + ]
Victoria seeks feedback on draft Code of Claimants' Rights
Victoria is seeking feedback on a draft code developed following legislative amendments last year to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act. [ + ]
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and this year's theme is ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment for all. [ + ]
$550K fine after unsafely secured truck load is involved in fatal collision
After the ratchet strap securing an intake boom on a truck failed and was later involved in a fatal collision, a trucking company has been fined $550,000. [ + ]
$360K fine after worker struck by a rotating aircraft propeller
A horticulture and agriculture farming business has been fined $360,000 after a light aircraft propeller caused traumatic shoulder-to-hand worker injuries. [ + ]
Managing the risk of gender-based violence in construction — resources released
A new set of resources intended to help employers identify, assess and manage the risks of gender-based violence in the construction industry has been released. [ + ]
$100K fine after construction worker falls around 3.8m
After a worker undertaking re-sheeting and cladding work was injured in a fall from a two-storey house under construction, a company has been fined $100,000. [ + ]
Northern Territory approves three new Codes of Practice
Providing practical guidance for employers and other duty holders, including workers, three new Codes of Practice have been approved in the Northern Territory. [ + ]
Worker struck by falling tree trunk lands company $70K fine
Following a worker suffering serious injury after he was struck by a falling section of a tree trunk, a company has been convicted and fined $70,000. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW publishes first half-yearly report as a standalone regulator
Since commencing operation as a standalone regulator on 1 July 2025, SafeWork NSW has published its first set of reporting requirements. [ + ]
Fire safety failures prompt $80K enforceable undertaking spend
After failing to manage fire risks and breaching EPA Victoria permission conditions at three factories, an enforceable undertaking will see a recycling company pay $80,000. [ + ]
