Industry News
Managing the risk of gender-based violence in construction — resources released
A new set of resources intended to help employers identify, assess and manage the risks of gender-based violence in the construction industry has been released. [ + ]
$100K fine after construction worker falls around 3.8m
After a worker undertaking re-sheeting and cladding work was injured in a fall from a two-storey house under construction, a company has been fined $100,000. [ + ]
Northern Territory approves three new Codes of Practice
Providing practical guidance for employers and other duty holders, including workers, three new Codes of Practice have been approved in the Northern Territory. [ + ]
Worker struck by falling tree trunk lands company $70K fine
Following a worker suffering serious injury after he was struck by a falling section of a tree trunk, a company has been convicted and fined $70,000. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW publishes first half-yearly report as a standalone regulator
Since commencing operation as a standalone regulator on 1 July 2025, SafeWork NSW has published its first set of reporting requirements. [ + ]
Fire safety failures prompt $80K enforceable undertaking spend
After failing to manage fire risks and breaching EPA Victoria permission conditions at three factories, an enforceable undertaking will see a recycling company pay $80,000. [ + ]
WA's 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards — entries close 29 May
With five award categories, nominations are open until 29 May for WorkSafe WA's 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Woman crushed by 23,639-litre water tank leads to $115K in fines
After a woman suffered injuries including a crushed pelvis and ribs, three broken vertebrae and a punctured lung, two companies have been charged a total of $115,000. [ + ]
Manufacturer fined $90K after worker's finger severed in a granulator
A plastic packaging manufacturer has been convicted and fined $90,000 after a worker's index finger was severed in a granulator. [ + ]
NT gains Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies
Charles Darwin University has announced the launch of a new road safety research hub in the Northern Territory. [ + ]
Company fined $450,000 after worker struck by forklift
As a result of a SafeWork NSW prosecution, a company has been fined $450,000 after a worker was seriously injured when they were struck by a forklift. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
