Industry News
Mining company fined $102K after worker falls from height
A mining company has been fined $102,000 after a worker fell at least 1.5m from a work basket attached to an integrated tool carrier, sustaining severe injuries. [ + ]
Qld construction industry calls for more COVIDSafe practices
The Queensland Government and unions have urged the state's construction industry to stay safe and implement COVIDSafe measures to stay out of lockdown. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show postponed to 2022
The Workplace Health & Safety Show has rescheduled to 2022, due to the ongoing uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Demolition company fined $100K over workplace death
A demolition company in Victoria has been fined $100,000 over the death of a worker, after a brick wall collapsed on him at a residential building site in 2019. [ + ]
NSW paramedics warn lack of vaccinations could cripple ambulance response
The Australian Paramedics Association (NSW) has called for the NSW Government to prioritise vaccinating workers in Sydney's Control Centre. [ + ]
Victoria expedites mental health support for injured workers
An Act passed by the Victorian Government will enable workers seeking compensation for mental injuries to receive payments while waiting for their claim to be determined. [ + ]
SWA releases theme, campaign kit for National Safe Work Month
Safe Work Australia has released the theme and a range of resources for National Safe Work Month, ahead of its launch on 1 October. [ + ]
Vic introduces on-the-spot fines for OHS breaches
From 20 July 2021, WorkSafe Victoria inspectors will be able to issue on-the-spot fines to employers who put the health and safety of their workers at risk. [ + ]
Mining sector sets down code to eradicate sexual harassment
The Minerals Council of Australia has set out a code for its members to eliminate sexual harassment in the Australian mining sector. [ + ]
Company fined over 15 tonnes of asbestos waste at unlicensed site
A Central Coast business that stored asbestos waste unlawfully has been fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority. [ + ]
CFMMEU fined for stopping work on Metro Tunnel project
The CFMMEU has been fined $85,000 for stopping work on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project over safety claims that a first aid bed was too high. [ + ]
Labour company fined after worker killed at timber mill
A labour hire company has been fined $50,000 for failing to provide and maintain a safe system of work, after a worker died at a Benalla timber mill in 2018. [ + ]
WA resources sector commits to safe and respectful workplaces
Amid sexual harassment and assault claims in the sector, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA has reasserted its commitment to providing safe workplaces. [ + ]
ACT enacts tougher laws to boost worker safety
The ACT Government has announced plans to enact tougher industrial manslaughter legislation to better protect workers and prevent workplace tragedies. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show unveils 2021 program
The Workplace Health & Safety Show 2021 has released its full free education program, featuring a range of seminars and forums for WHS representatives. [ + ]
