Industry News
Union responds to protests following construction shutdown
The CFMMEU has condemned the attack on the CFMEU Victorian Branch Office, following the shutdown of the construction sector for two weeks. [ + ]
Incident Information Release issued after three crush injuries
NT WorkSafe has published an Incident Information Release, following three separate crush incidents that led to serious injuries over the span of one month. [ + ]
Development company fined $95K after worker crushed
A land development company has been fined $95,000 after a 2018 incident in which a worker was seriously injured when a wall and a steel plate fell on him. [ + ]
Union responds to tragic Gregory coalmine collapse
CFMEU Mining & Energy has called for work at Sojitz's Gregory Crinum mine complex to stop until the body of a worker involved in a mine collapse incident is recovered. [ + ]
Victoria undertakes COVIDSafe construction compliance blitz
A four-week-long construction compliance blitz has commenced in Victoria, to increase vaccination coverage among construction workers and stop the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
SA businesses heed warnings about silica dust exposure
A SafeWork SA compliance campaign has found that businesses have improved their compliance and minimised the risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica. [ + ]
CFMMEU and official penalised for reckless conduct
The CFMMEU and one of its officials have been fined $54,540 for failing to comply with occupational health and safety requirements at the Monash Freeway upgrade project. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia publishes WHS guidance for concrete pumping
Safe Work Australia has published guidance to help PCBUs manage the work health and safety risks associated with concrete pumping on construction sites. [ + ]
Mining sector backs Respect@Work reforms
The Minerals Council of Australia has voiced its support for the implementation of the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work Amendment Bill, to eliminate workplace sexual harassment. [ + ]
Roofing truss manufacturer charged for unsafe work practices
A Melbourne roofing truss manufacturer has been charged for failing to reduce the risk to health and safety during the delivery of trusses. [ + ]
Newcrest Mining fined $105K after worker attacked by dingoes
A West Australian mining company has been fined after an employee was attacked by dingoes while working at its Pilbara mine site. [ + ]
Mine death leads to 38 charges and $37.1m in possible penalties
Bootu Creek mine operator OM (Manganese) and its chief operating officer are facing 38 charges for reckless conduct after the death of a mine superintendent in 2019. [ + ]
WA publishes new Work Health and Safety Act information online
Information about Western Australia's new Work Health and Safety Act has been published online, to help people understand their health and safety duties. [ + ]
NT cattle contractor charged after 2019 Avgas drum explosion
An NT cattle-mustering contractor has been convicted and fined $20,000 after a young worker was severely burnt in an explosion and left for six days before being hospitalised. [ + ]
Fire and emergency management sector to convene virtually at AFAC21
At AFAC21 (5–8 October), more than 100 conference presenters across seven immersive streams will take a holistic approach to emergency prevention, management and recovery. [ + ]
