Industry News
Falling glass sheets crush worker
A Queensland worker sustained serious crush injuries in August 2018, allegedly after multiple sheets of balustrading glass fell on him. [ + ]
Opioid misuse targeted in new framework
A new plan has been launched to tackle the misuse of opioids in the workplace. [ + ]
SICK appoints new Managing Director
A new Managing Director has been appointed at SICK Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Factory fire prompts chemical storage safety blitz
Investigations are underway into a factory fire at West Footscray, after the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) said it may have been suspicious. [ + ]
Adoption of ISO 45001
The adoption of ISO 45001 as a joint Australian and New Zealand standard has been formally accepted. [ + ]
Are you relying on unsafe counterfeit products?
Counterfeit bearings are creating a safety hazard for machinery, plant and operations, according to Schaeffler. [ + ]
Contractor spreads asbestos during roof repairs
Asbestos containing material (ACM) was allegedly spread throughout a property after a contractor used a high-pressure water spray on a roof. [ + ]
Anglo American's mine site innovation wins top prize in Qld
An engineering control that isolates workers from the source of dust at mine sites has won the top prize at the Queensland Mining Industry Innovation Awards. [ + ]
