Industry News
Defective lifting equipment death leads to record $1.75 million fine
The highest fine ever imposed under Western Australia's workplace safety laws has followed the death of a worker who was struck by a falling structural steel column. [ + ]
Alleged exposure to risks associated with airborne asbestos leads to $210K+ EUs
SafeWork SA has accepted enforceable undertakings from a gym operator and its director for alleged exposure to risks associated with airborne asbestos during demolition and renovation works. [ + ]
Proposed cannabis-driving changes risk more road trauma, surgeons warn
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has warned against proposed changes — announced this month by the NSW Government — to medicinal cannabis driving laws. [ + ]
$120K fine after worker struck by hot bitumen
After hot bitumen discharged from a vehicle-mounted melter struck and seriously injured a worker, a road line marking company has been convicted and fined $120,000. [ + ]
Court-ordered men's shed opens in worker's memory
As part of a court-imposed penalty, a men's shed has opened in Pennington, South Australia, dedicated to the memory of a worker who died when he fell 6.5 metres onto a concrete floor. [ + ]
Aboriginal Corporation charged over rollover incidents that included a fatality
A Central Australian Aboriginal Corporation has been charged by NT WorkSafe in relation to two rollover incidents that injured two workers and killed a third. [ + ]
$210K fine after 20-year-old worker's hand pulled into rock crushing machine
A mineralogical services company has been fined after a worker — only employed for a few weeks at the business — sustained serious crush injuries to four fingers. [ + ]
Victoria's 2027 WorkSafe Awards — nominations open
Now in its 37th year, nominations for the annual WorkSafe Awards are open to all Victorian-based employers and workers until Tuesday, 30 June. [ + ]
$168K+ fine after worker falls attaching shade sail to 5.5 m pole
An individual has been convicted and fined over an incident in which a worker attaching a shade sail to a pole 5.5 m in height sustained serious injuries in a fall. [ + ]
Manufacturer fined after 200 kg gate falls on mother and three children
The sole director of a company that manufactured, supplied and installed a sliding gate at a NSW property has been convicted and fined $50,000 after it overran its supports. [ + ]
$1.1m WHS penalty sets Commonwealth record
An Adelaide truck crash that killed two motorists has seen the largest ever penalty imposed under federal work health and safety laws. [ + ]
30th annual national Spinal Health Month gets underway
June is national Spinal Health Month and to mark its 30th year, the Australian Chiropractors Association has released the results of recent research. [ + ]
Safety of welding processes — have your say
Until 12 July, Safe Work Australia is inviting consultation on potential options to strengthen how welding processes are regulated. [ + ]
Electric shock fine increased six-fold on appeal
Over a powerlines-related electric shock, a civil construction company originally fined $15,000 without conviction has, on appeal, been convicted and fined $90,000. [ + ]
Charges laid after worker fatally crushed by articulated front-end loader
A recycling centre is facing charges after an articulated front-end loader reversed into a 26-year-old worker sorting recycled goods, causing fatal crush injuries. [ + ]
