Industry News
Search ends for lost radioactive capsule
A tiny radioactive capsule that went missing from a secure device on a truck — sparking safety fears — has now been found near Newman, WA. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW launches electrical safety blitz
Inspectors from SafeWork NSW will be visiting worksites across the state to increase safety and awareness of electrical hazards such as overhead powerlines. [ + ]
SA Government to act on SafeWork SA review
The South Australian Government has released an independent review into the practices and processes of SafeWork SA. [ + ]
Company fined after worker fatally struck by pressurised pipe
A NSW fire suppression company has been fined $450,000 after a worker was fatally injured while attempting to remove a metal test cap connected to a pressurised pipe. [ + ]
Truck driver fined $50K for workers compensation fraud
A truck driver has been ordered to pay more than $50,000 after he was discovered to be secretly working while receiving workers compensation payments. [ + ]
icare, Motor Traders' Association of NSW renew partnership
The renewed partnership will provide support and training to the automotive industry, to facilitate the transition towards electric vehicles in coming years. [ + ]
Raise awareness of lifting safety at Global Lifting Awareness Day 2023
Manufacturers, suppliers and end users are encouraged to share material that promotes safe load lifting on Global Lifting Awareness Day, 13 July 2023. [ + ]
Register now for Australian Manufacturing Week
Registrations are now open for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–12 May 2023. [ + ]
Call for enhanced safety for concrete pours
Concreters across New South Wales have been urged to carry out regular inspections, maintenance and testing of equipment after a spate of concrete placing equipment incidents. [ + ]
2022 WorkSafe Award finalists put safety in the spotlight
WorkSafe Victoria has announced the finalists for the 2022 WorkSafe Awards, recognising those who have contributed to improving workplace health and safety. [ + ]
Vic construction worker crushed in boom lift incident
A 31-year-old construction worker has been fatally injured while working alone at a construction site in Truganina, Victoria. [ + ]
Limb, digit amputations prompt safety warning
Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety around machinery after statistics showed that more than 150 limbs or digits were lost in workplace incidents in 2022. [ + ]
Transport company fined over fatigue safety system breach
A Perth freight transport company has been fined $40,000 for failing to provide a safe workplace for employees, after one of its trucks overturned and caught fire. [ + ]
NSW program aims to triple women in construction sector
The NSW Government has released the $10 million Industry Innovation grant program, to support industry-led initiatives and triple the number of women working on construction sites. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after three hot work incidents occur in one month
Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety when conducting 'hot work', after three hot work-related incidents caused serious fire and explosion injuries. [ + ]