Industry News
$225,000 fine follows 350 kg trailer axle falling on worker
The worker — who sustained serious injuries — was working underneath a trailer at the time the axle fell on him. [ + ]
Shopping centre fined $60K after worker crushed between forklift load and pallet of vegetables
The shopping centre had organised a risk assessment, only to ignore the findings and leave workers exposed to the risk of injury or death, the Victorian WHS regulator said. [ + ]
WHS impacts of climate change — development of a national strategy announced
The announcement from Safe Work Australia follows the release of the Best Practice Review of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws. [ + ]
Toll Transport fined $807,500 over crowbar and conveyor machine serious injuries
The crowbar was being used by the worker to dislodge a pallet that was stuck on a conveyor machine, the company being convicted and fined. [ + ]
$157,500 fine follows olive farm owner's fatal crush in the jaws of a harvesting machine
The farm's owner sustained the fatal injuries when the machine was inadvertently activated, a man adjusting the machine at the time being convicted and fined. [ + ]
Benzene reduced WEL to take effect on 1 June 2027
The workplace exposure limit for benzene will be reduced to 0.2 ppm (0.7 mg/m3) as an 8-hour time-weighted average, WHS ministers have agreed. [ + ]
Company fined $210K after jerry can fire worker injury
The worker was attempting to refuel a petrol-powered generator by pouring petrol into it from a jerry can, which resulted in a fire. [ + ]
National Safe Work Month calls for action in its final week
As National Safe Work Month draws to a close for 2026, this week's theme encourages workplaces to turn the month's conversations into actions that create lasting change. [ + ]
BHP wins SAMERC for second consecutive year
With a record 12 teams in nine emergency rescue scenarios in 2026, the South Australian Mines Emergency Response Competition is an annual event for teams from across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Company and director fined total of $164,500 after five workers fall around 3.6 metres
The five workers sustained serious injuries when, while installing a compressor of an ice machine in the roof space above a cool room, the ceiling collapsed. [ + ]
National Safe Work Month looks to the future in Week 3
The week three theme of National Safe Work Month encourages workplaces to consider how work-related harm can affect workers over time. [ + ]
Heavy plant component uncontrolled movement lands $810K fine
The incident occurred when a heavy plant component known as a Roman Shield moved, struck and pinned a worker, leading to a serious spinal injury. [ + ]
Week 2 of National Safe Work Month broadens focus to long-time health outcomes
Entering its second week, the theme is 'For health: What WHS protects' — highlighting the many ways work can affect both physical and psychological health. [ + ]
Cleanaway charged over fatal truck and compactor crush at Sydney tip
Listed for mention on 20 October, the Category 2 offence charge under the WHS Act carries a maximum penalty of $2.32 million. [ + ]
Steel road plate fatality lands construction company $225K fine
A cyclist died after colliding with the unfeathered edge of a steel road plate being used to cover a trench during the course of stormwater drainage works. [ + ]
