Industry News
$325K fine follows fatal conveyor belt crushing
After a 34-year-old worker became entangled in the rotating components of an unguarded tail pulley and died, a company has been convicted and fined $325,000. [ + ]
Worker's fall from roof lands companies $590K in fines
After a worker suffered serious injuries tripping on a skylight and falling about 10 metres, two companies have been convicted and fined a total of $590,000. [ + ]
Biological hazards at work model Code of Practice now available
To assist employers with protecting workers and others from exposure to biological hazards in their workplace, a new model Code of Practice has been released. [ + ]
$170K+ spend after worker's arm pulled up to the elbow into rotating rollers
A manufacturing company has pledged to spend $170,800 after a worker's arm was injured while cleaning machinery at a Wangaratta factory. [ + ]
Global scaffolding community gains dedicated day of recognition
With the launch of International Scaffolding and Access Day on 14 May, the global scaffolding community will gain an annual dedicated day of recognition. [ + ]
$300K fine after contact with powerlines results in electric shock
A company has been fined $300,000 following a 16-metre cage that buckled and fell onto two 11,000-volt overhead powerlines, leading to a worker receiving an electric shock. [ + ]
$120K fine follows worker caught between conveyor rollers
A boilermaking and welding company has been fined $120,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW after a worker was seriously injured after being caught between conveyor rollers. [ + ]
Roofing company gets $700K in fines over working at height offences
A roofing company has been convicted and fined a total of $700,000 after repeatedly putting workers at risk of falls on four residential construction sites in Melbourne. [ + ]
Psychosocial hazards and harassment codes of practice commence
New codes of practice on psychosocial hazards and sexual and gender-based harassment have commenced in South Australia. [ + ]
562 improvement notices issued as WA 'sharpens' abattoir safety
A WorkSafe WA inspection program saw 19 regional abattoirs visited, 562 improvement notices and six prohibition notices issued, with knives being the primary focus. [ + ]
Regulator calls on employers to "do more" to protect apprentices
WorkSafe Victoria has used data on WHS breaches that harmed apprentices or placed them at serious risk to urge employers to "do more" to protect them. [ + ]
NT WorkSafe responds to ICAC investigation
NT WorkSafe has acknowledged recommendations made by the Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (NT) in relation to Operation Falcon. [ + ]
$80K fine follows 18-year-old worker crushed by a suspended load
A steel company has been fined $80,000 after a worker, in only his second week of work, sustained a severe spinal injury being crushed by a suspended load. [ + ]
$200K fine after worker pinned to the ground by vehicle-mounted crane
After a worker was pinned to the ground by a vehicle-mounted crane, a transportation company specialising in crane truck services has been convicted and fined $200,000. [ + ]
WFH bill will create added WHS "complications", HIA warns
The Housing Industry Association has called for the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025 to be rejected. [ + ]
