Industry News
Builder fined $390,000 after worker suffers fatal fall
A Victorian building company has been convicted and fined $390,000 after a 26-year-old worker died following a fall at a construction site in Templestowe. [ + ]
ACT workers reminded to complete silica training
WorkSafe ACT has reminded PCBUs to ensure that all workers who may be exposed to silica dust as part of their work have completed training about crystalline silica before 1 July 2023. [ + ]
Partnership to deliver safer, more efficient drone flights
Drone management software provider Unleash live has partnered with UTM solutions provider AstraUTM to enhance the safety and efficiency of drone operations. [ + ]
Engineering company fined after fatal crush incident
A Victorian engineering company has been convicted and fined after a worker was fatally crushed and another seriously injured while packing equipment at a cheese factory. [ + ]
Perth mechanic fined for employment record breaches
A mechanic has been fined for failing to keep a record of employee start and finish times and for failing to produce employment records for an industrial inspector. [ + ]
WA company charged after workers suffer lead poisoning
A Western Australian fire assay company has been charged after four workers recorded high levels of lead in their blood and one was hospitalised. [ + ]
Company charged after worker seriously injured by steel beams
A Victorian transport logistics company has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by falling steel beams at a West Melbourne freight depot in 2021. [ + ]
Calls for greater road safety standards for road workers
The Australian Flexible Pavement Association has marked Road Safety Week by calling for greater road safety standards for road users and road workers. [ + ]
R U OK? launches resources for young apprentices, trainees
R U OK? has released free resources to empower apprentices and trainees with the knowledge to have meaningful conversations and foster supportive friendships. [ + ]
Kitchen installer fined after loaded pallet falls on worker
A Victorian kitchen installer has been fined $50,000 after a loaded pallet fell from a forklift and hit a worker, causing serious injuries. [ + ]
Feedback sought about WES for diesel particulate matter
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback about a proposed workplace exposure standard (WES) for diesel particulate matter, as exposure can lead to certain cancers. [ + ]
More funding for early detection of silicosis
Monash University has received a funding boost for research projects related to the early screening and detection of silicosis. [ + ]
Prioritising worker wellbeing to prevent illness and injury
The Workplace Health & Safety Show aims to help employers effectively develop workplace wellbeing programs to support worker mental health. [ + ]
Vic employers urged to address workplace fall hazards
Victorian employers have been urged to reduce the risk of falls after 41 workers were killed and 7395 seriously injured in workplace falls over the last five years. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2023 WorkSafe Awards
Now in their 34th year, the WorkSafe Awards recognise the achievements of those who have contributed to reducing workplace harm or improving outcomes for injured workers. [ + ]
