Industry News
Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on maritime crane safety
Until 27 April, Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on ways to improve the safety of crane operations in the maritime sector. [ + ]
Transport Australia launches with "a focus on safety, sustainability and the end user"
Transport Australia, the new peak industry body — formerly Roads Australia — has launched, calling for a 'step-change' in Australia's transport system. [ + ]
Structural collapse leads to $850K enforceable undertaking
Following the collapse of a large section of structural steel framework, an enforceable undertaking will see a construction company spend a total of $850,000. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
