Industry News
$225K fine after worker engulfed by soil in excavation collapse
In NSW, a company has been convicted and fined $225,000 after a worker suffered multiple fractures and needed to be dug out by other workers following an excavation collapse. [ + ]
$625K fine after worker struck by forklift suffers degloving
A transport and logistics company has been fined $625,000 after a worker struck by a forklift suffered serious injuries, including the degloving of part of one leg. [ + ]
4.1-metre fall through unguarded skylight lands $140K in fines
In WA, an air-conditioning company and a company director have been fined a total of $140,000 after a worker fell approximately 4.1 metres through an unguarded skylight. [ + ]
Inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner to open WHS Show Sydney
Janet Schorer, the inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner, will officially open the Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney, running 22–23 October at the Sydney Showground. [ + ]
Two companies fined $65K for failing to control fall risks
After failing to control fall risks on residential construction sites, two companies — a recidivist builder and a metal fabricator — have been fined a total of $65,000. [ + ]
Intensive care nurse named inaugural SafeWork SA HSR of the Year
From more than 200 health and safety representatives (HSRs) across South Australia, senior clinical nurse Fiona Noble has been named the inaugural SafeWork SA HSR of the Year. [ + ]
Queensland seeks feedback on Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019
Until 10 October, the Queensland Government is seeking feedback on the draft update of the Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019. [ + ]
$1.43m fine follows fatigue-related driver fatality
Following a fatigue-related driver fatality, a warehousing and logistics company and its sole director have been convicted and fined a total of $1.43 million. [ + ]
October will mark the 16th National Safe Work Month
October is National Safe Work Month. Now in its 16th year, this year's theme is 'safety: every job, every day'. [ + ]
Company fined $400K after worker was struck by a forklift
A Sydney-based company has been fined $400,000 after a worker was struck while approaching a colleague who was operating a forklift. [ + ]
Fall through unguarded stair void lands $580K in enforceable undertakings
Two South Australian companies will spend more than $580,000 in enforceable undertakings after a 3.5-metre fall through an unguarded stair void caused serious injuries. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA's 2025 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards — finalists
From 138 submissions, 42 finalists across five categories have been announced for WorkSafe WA's 2025 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. [ + ]
"It's clearly a concern" — investigation underway after second workplace death
An investigation is underway by WorkSafe WA following a fatal crush injuries incident on 8 September, which is the second death to occur at the same workplace. [ + ]
$540K fine for underground mining contractor after fatal rock fall
A mining contractor has been fined $540,000 after a rock fall in a ventilation shaft of an underground goldmine that killed a driller and injured a probationary offsider. [ + ]
Tradie resources available ahead of Thursday's R U OK?Day
Ahead of R U OK?Day on 11 September, dedicated tradie resources are available — this year's message being 'Ask R U OK? Any Day'. [ + ]
