Industry News
SafeWork NSW provides advice on smoky workplaces
SafeWork NSW has advised employers to monitor indoor and outdoor air quality levels, to provide a safe working environment for employees. [ + ]
Managing bushfire smoke health risks when working outdoors
Bushfires burning across Victoria have led to increasing smoke levels, which can adversely impact those exposed to particles in bushfire smoke. [ + ]
Updated electrical safety codes of practice 2020
Queensland has updated its electrical safety codes of practice for the safe handling of electric equipment. [ + ]
Melbourne man crushed to death by falling truck panels
A man has died after a stack of 3.6 tonne panels fell on him as they were being unloaded from a shipping container in Carrum Downs, Victoria. [ + ]
Safety alert issued on remote controlled plant operation
SafeWork Victoria has issued a reminder about safely operating remote controlled plant and equipment, following the death of an employee operating a crane. [ + ]
SafeWork SA campaigns to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
SafeWork SA is performing a compliance and safety awareness campaign, to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the manufacturing industry. [ + ]
Coalminer faces $1.5 million fine after truck collision
A NSW mining company is facing a $1.5 million fine, after a truck collision hospitalised one of its employees. [ + ]
Hotelier company fined $70K for unguarded cellar void
A hotelier company has received a $70,000 fine after a contractor sustained serious injuries by falling into an unguarded cellar void. [ + ]
Ensuring tractor safety to minimise rollover accidents
Reduce the risk of rollover accidents when operating tractors by understanding the causes of overturns and following safe operating practices. [ + ]
