Industry News
Mine worker death under investigation by NSW Resources Regulator
A worker has died at Bulga Open Cut mine after being found unconscious and unresponsive in the cabin of the rubber-tyred dozer he was operating. [ + ]
Excavator bucket detaches from semiautomatic quick hitch, crushes leg
A worker's leg has been crushed after an excavator bucket unexpectedly disconnected from height during a house demolition. [ + ]
Qld launches campaign to help cultivate farm safety
Queenslanders, help keep your workmates safe by sharing your farm safety tips to Twitter via #safefarmqld. [ + ]
Building company charged for failure to cover floor holes
A building company has been charged with failing to apply mesh to holes or openings in floors after a labour hire backpacker fell 13 floors to her death. [ + ]
New standard to help ensure battery storage sector safety
A new standard designed to ensure battery systems' safety, consistency and reliability has been released in a bid to help fill industry knowledge gaps. [ + ]
Mine issued 13 prohibition notices for unsafe structures
Thuddungra Mine has ceased processing operations after receiving 13 prohibition notices for unsafe conveyor, screening, cyclone and bin structures. [ + ]
WorkSafe Awards winners announced
A knifeless conveyor belt splicing technique and hot water system hoist were among the winners at this year's WorkSafe Awards. [ + ]
Machinery crushes abattoir worker
The 46-year-old worker died after being crushed by a hydraulically operated stainless steel bucket while manually handling goat carcasses. [ + ]
Employers urged to ensure safe vehicle movement after several deaths
The warning comes after the results of a coronial inquest into a 2015 death were released and follows several other serious incidents involving vehicles. [ + ]
Company skewered with $110K over impaled worker
A building company has been fined $110,000 and ordered to pay $1097.95 in costs after a worker fell and was impaled on a steel bar while constructing a house. [ + ]
