Industry News
Stronger silica dust protections for workers take effect
New laws that came into effect on 1 September will provide additional protections for workers exposed to silica dust. [ + ]
$78K in repayments for workers comp fraudster
A man has been convicted and ordered to repay costs after he fraudulently claimed $68,502 in workers compensation while continuing to work. [ + ]
Workers flying the flag for their MATES
From 9–12 September, MATES flags will fly over worksites across the country in aid of preventing suicide. [ + ]
$90K fine after worker injured in fall
A worker suffered serious injuries after falling through a patio roof, leading to a $90,000 fine for a construction company. [ + ]
Staying safe in windy work conditions
With strong winds sweeping through Victoria, employers have been urged to secure worksites and reconsider outdoor work under these conditions. [ + ]
Truck drivers must be part of safety campaign: ATA
A road safety campaign planned by the federal government should include truck drivers, according to the Australian Trucking Association. [ + ]
Charges laid following skid steer loader death
Two construction companies have been charged by WorkSafe Victoria following the death of a worker at a Bangholme depot. [ + ]
Asbestos removal undertaken without a licence prompts fine
A sole trader who removed asbestos fencing without the correct licence has been fined $10,000. [ + ]
Partial hand amputation leads to conviction
A worker's hand was partially amputated in a concrete pump, leading to a $30,000 fine and conviction for a concrete spraying company. [ + ]
Multiple WHS breaches total $757K in fines
Three serious breaches of work health and safety legislation have culminated in a total of $757,500 in fines. [ + ]
Illegal engineered stone seized after nationwide ban
The Victorian construction industry has been put on notice as WorkSafe's Silica Field Team hunts for businesses flouting the rules around a ban on engineered stone. [ + ]
Companies fined after steel plate fall almost injures worker
Two Victorian companies have been fined a total of $45,000 after a 12-kilogram steel plate fell about 15 storeys from a South Melbourne high-rise project. [ + ]
Electrician fined after apprentice receives electric shock
An electrical worker has been fined for failing to supervise an apprentice, after the apprentice received an electric shock while disconnecting cables in a ceiling space. [ + ]
Company, director charged over death of fatigued driver
A Keysborough warehousing and logistics company and its director have been charged over the death of an employee. [ + ]
Multiple hand injuries, $92K fine for manufacturer
Three separate incidents involving serious hand injuries have seen a Gippsland steel manufacturer fined $92,000. [ + ]
