Industry News
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. [ + ]
Comcare's National Work Health and Safety Awards — winners announced
The winners of the five categories of Comcare's biennial National Work Health and Safety Awards, now in their 20th year, have been announced. [ + ]
$340K enforceable undertaking follows conveyor belt injury
After a worker's hand was injured in a conveyor belt, a fruit packing company has pledged to spend $340,000 to improve health and safety outcomes. [ + ]
Grants of up to $500K available for 'recovery through work' initiatives
Until Friday, 14 November, grant applications of up to $500,000 will be available for new initiatives and programs for Victorians with a work-related physical injury. [ + ]
$897,500 fine follows fatal crane chain crush injuries
A drill services company has been fined $897,500 over the death of a worker who was trapped between an overhead crane chain and a handrail on a skid assembly. [ + ]
Investigation underway following Cobar mine double fatality
An investigation is underway by the NSW Resources Regulator following a double fatality that occurred at an underground metalliferous mine on 28 October. [ + ]
