Industry News
Apprentice electrician death leads to almost $1m in fines
Two lift companies have been fined a total of $930,000 following investigations into the 2021 death of an apprentice electrician working unsupervised. [ + ]
UQ mine safety training headed for Argentina
Australia's Department of Education has awarded The University of Queensland a $1 million funding package, which will include mine safety training in Argentina. [ + ]
Company, director fined $545,000 after gas leak injury
A telecommunications infrastructure company and one of its directors have been fined $545,000 over the asphyxiation of a worker attempting to repair a gas leak. [ + ]
Fine follows formwork collapse that knocked over scissor lift
A formwork sales consultant has been fined $15,000 after formwork collapsed, knocking over a scissor lift with two workers in the scissor lift at the time. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW inspectors to don body-worn video
To deter violence or aggression against SafeWork NSW inspectors, the NSW Government has commenced a statewide rollout of body-worn video. [ + ]
Failure to adequately implement existing procedure — $100K fine
Following an incident with a front-end loader that injured two workers, a company has been fined $100,000 for failure to adequately implement existing procedure. [ + ]
CFMEU High Court decision welcomed by industry
The Australian Constructors Association and Ai Group have welcomed the unanimous High Court decision to uphold the CFMEU (Construction & General) administration. [ + ]
Fatal tailgate fall lands two-company charge
In Victoria, two companies have been charged over the 2023 death of a driver, who died after falling 1.2 metres from the live edge of a tailgate. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia releases Research and Evaluation Strategy
Setting out a national research agenda to make workplaces safe and save lives, Safe Work Australia's Research and Evaluation Strategy has been released. [ + ]
Workplace stabbing leads to federal WHS charge
After a worker was stabbed at the workplace, Services Australia is facing a maximum penalty of $1.2 million under a Comcare charge for breaching federal WHS laws. [ + ]
Worker struck in stomach by concrete prompts $72K fine
A concreter has been fined $72,000 after a 21-year-old worker sustained serious internal injuries after being struck while cleaning a high-pressure hose. [ + ]
Oz-based PIP completes Honeywell PPE acquisition
Australian-based company Protective Industrial Products, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Honeywell's personal protective equipment business. [ + ]
Waste pit gate amputation lands $580K fine
In Western Australia, a concrete manufacturing company has been fined $580,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries leading to an amputation. [ + ]
Victoria lays first engineered stone charges after ban
After a company allegedly directed a worker to use machinery to cut engineered stone, WorkSafe Victoria has laid its first charges under the new regulations. [ + ]
Law Society urges pause on NSW workers comp changes
The Law Society of NSW has recommended a pause in NSW for broader consultations on what it calls "rushed and unbalanced new workers compensation laws". [ + ]
