Industry News
David Cormack is the new Chair of the LEEA Board
David Cormack is the new Chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association Board, having taken over the role from Oliver Auston. [ + ]
New asbestos guidance released for health and safety representatives
Safe Work Australia and the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency have released a new asbestos guide and checklist specifically for HSRs. [ + ]
$750K fine follows worker's sleeve getting caught in a nip point
A mining services company has been fined $750,000 after a heavy diesel mechanic became entangled in a stacker after getting their sleeve caught in a nip point. [ + ]
Worker's death leads to first-of-its-kind Commonwealth psychosocial risks penalty
In the first penalty of its kind for a Commonwealth employer, the Department of Defence has been convicted and fined $188,000 after an RAAF worker's death. [ + ]
Amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations published
Following approval by work health and safety (WHS) ministers, Safe Work Australia has published amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations. [ + ]
Arm amputation after machinery entanglement lands quarry $100K fine
After a worker's arm was entangled in machinery, leading to amputation, the operator of a Timboon lime quarry has been convicted and fined $100,000. [ + ]
South Australia to reduce height limitation of high-risk construction work
South Australia has approved changes to work health and safety regulations to reduce the height limitation of high-risk construction work. [ + ]
Bricklaying company has fall fine more than tripled on appeal
A fine over a two-metre fall at a residential construction site has been more than tripled to $110,000 on appeal. [ + ]
Victoria's new psychological injury obligations now in effect
New obligations have come into effect for workplaces across Victoria to protect employees from psychological injury. [ + ]
19-year-old's traumatic head injury death leads to $350K fine
In Western Australia, a construction company has been fined $350,000 over the death of a 19-year-old worker who was struck by a sea container drawbridge ramp. [ + ]
Survey results show fall in national return to work rate
Safe Work Australia's 2025 National Return to Work (NRTW) Survey results have been released, with insights including that the NRTW rate fell in 2025. [ + ]
Plastic granulator finger amputation leads to charges
A plastics manufacturer has been charged after a worker's finger was amputated while attempting to clear a jam from an industrial plastic granulator. [ + ]
National policy approach for workers comp and the gig economy published
Safe Work Australia has published a national policy approach for workers compensation and the gig economy. [ + ]
Worker charged over alleged $527,197 WorkCover fraud
A worker has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria with allegedly obtaining $527,197 in fraudulent workers compensation payments. [ + ]
New model Code of Practice on managing fatigue risks at work published
A new model Code of Practice has been published, providing practical guidance to employers on how to manage health and safety risks related to fatigue at work. [ + ]
