Industry News
Anonymous reports reveal unlawful workplace practices
Unlawful workplace practices are being exposed by anonymous reports from members of the community. [ + ]
Manual handling automation improves safety
BOC Australia has unveiled a $15 million robot cylinder automation system as part of a $35 million upgrade of its Sydney Operations Centre in Wetherill Park. [ + ]
Researchers identify risk factors for kidney disease among farm workers
New risk factors for a mysterious kidney disease that affects farm workers worldwide have been revealed by researchers. [ + ]
Tree branch kills school groundskeeper
A man working as a groundskeeper at a school in Berwick has been killed after he was hit by a tree branch. [ + ]
Greater accountability for union officials on building sites
Union officials can now be held personally liable for breaking workplace laws, after a High Court ruling. [ + ]
Construction company charged over painter's death
The death of a painter has led to charges being laid against a construction company. [ + ]
Workplace standing desks less healthy than first believed
Standing desks in the workplace may not be as healthy as first thought, according to new research. [ + ]
First responders to receive greater trauma support
Greater protections are required for frontline service personnel who witness trauma in their line of work, according to the Tasmanian Labor Party. [ + ]
Warning issued over unsafe work at heights, following multiple falls
Two serious workplace falls in less than two weeks have prompted a WorkSafe Victoria warning about the dangers of working at heights. [ + ]
Industry leaders to exhibit at Workplace Health and Safety Show
The exhibitor list for the Workplace Health and Safety Show 2018 has been expanded, with new technology, processes and products on display. [ + ]
Crush injury leads to fine and conviction for car repairer
A fine has been issued to a Dandenong car repairer after a mechanic was crushed by a vehicle on an incorrectly operated hoist. [ + ]
