Industry News
Union steps in to ban engineered stone
In an extremely rare form of industrial action, the CFMEU has said it will ban the use of engineered stone if the federal government fails to do so. [ + ]
Heavy vehicle safety grant program submissions open
Submissions have been opened by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) for Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). [ + ]
NSW employers to face on-the-spot fines for WHS breaches
SafeWork NSW inspectors can now issue on-the-spot fines of up to $3600 for existing electrical work and asbestos offences. [ + ]
Investigation underway after worker crushed by truck tailgate
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a 41-year-old auto electrician was fatally crushed while repairing a truck tailgate. [ + ]
Union calls for overhaul of rail safety regime after derailment
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has called for an overhaul of Australia's rail safety regime, following the derailment of a freight train at Inverleigh, west of Geelong. [ + ]
Young worker seriously injured by heavy timber sheets
Employers have been urged to prioritise young worker safety, after a 17-year-old work experience student was injured by 30 kg timber sheets that fell onto him. [ + ]
Coates, LGNSW to provide asbestos identification training
Coates has partnered with Local Government NSW to provide asbestos identification training to local government officials across the state. [ + ]
Western Power fined $60,000 after line worker seriously injured
A WA network operator has been fined for safety failures after a line worker sustained severe arm and shoulder burns while cleaning high-voltage powerlines. [ + ]
Vic research institute commends Apprenticeships Taskforce
The McKell Institute has praised the Victorian Government after it pledged to establish an Apprenticeships Taskforce to ensure tradespeople are working in safe environments. [ + ]
Winners unveiled for inaugural Bright Ideas safety awards
The recipients of Australian Country Choice's inaugural Bright Ideas safety awards were revealed on the last day of National Work Safety Month. [ + ]
Two WA companies fined $800,000 over worker death
An industrial radiator company and a lifting equipment company have been fined $800,000 after a worker was fatally crushed at a Welshpool factory in 2019. [ + ]
Vic manufacturer fined after worker suffers hand injury
A cardboard manufacturer has been fined $40,000 after a worker sustained a serious hand injury while operating a machine used to glue pieces of cardboard together. [ + ]
Winners revealed for Safe Work and Return to Work Awards
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced the winners of the 2022 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards. [ + ]
Automated traffic cone-laying truck launched to save road worker lives
A road safety systems manufacturer has launched an automated cone truck which places and retrieves road cones, to reduce the risks faced by workers on construction sites. [ + ]
Builder fined for failing to manage fall risks at construction site
A Victorian building company has been fined $100,000 for repeatedly putting workers in danger by failing to control the risks of a fall from height. [ + ]
