Industry News
Workplace fatalities "devastating start" to 2016
The deaths of two young workers in early January have prompted Worksafe Victoria to reiterate warnings about workplace safety. [ + ]
Consistent national rail safety
The Queensland Government is the final state in Australia to announce it will recognise the National Rail Safety Regulator and National Rail Safety Law. [ + ]
Express your views on lead in the workplace
Safe Work Australia (SWA) invites industry to have its say on proposed changes to work health and safety requirements for inorganic lead. [ + ]
Safety alert — pipe assembly failed pressure test
A safety alert has been issued after a worker was seriously injured when a pipe assembly failed while performing a pressure test. [ + ]
Workplace Participation Reward winner announced
Safe Work Australia has announced the 2015 Workplace Participation Reward has been awarded to Mars Petcare Australia (Wodonga). [ + ]
Heavy vehicle safety a step closer
A nationally consistent approach to heavy vehicle safety moved one step closer with the launch of a revised National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual. [ + ]
Builders urged to secure construction sites over Christmas
Builders are being urged to ensure their construction sites are safe and secure during the Christmas break to prevent unauthorised access and potential injury to the public. [ + ]
Sherry steps down from SWA, urges collaboration to reduce worker fatalities
Ahead of 2016, Ann Sherry has called for focus on reducing worker fatalities and injuries ahead of her departure as chair of Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Last chance to express your views about chemical standards
The public consultation process on exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces closes this Friday, 18 December. [ + ]
Amputations prompt SafeWork harvest safety warning
A safety warning has been issued to farms and rural workplaces when working with and around grain augers after two workers suffered amputations. [ + ]
Sydney window cleaner falls, second CBD incident in two months
Another worker has been injured after falling four floors onto a balcony while cleaning windows on a hotel in Sydney's CBD. [ + ]
Safety alert — sudden truck tyre burst
A safety alert has been issued after the sudden failure and burst of a truck tyre which blasted pressurised air in a mining site area where workers were in close proximity. [ + ]
Suicide in construction industry costing $1.57bn
Death from suicide is six times more likely in the construction industry than workplace-related fatalities, with a recent report showing it has a staggering estimated annual cost of over $1bn. [ + ]
Christmas party safety risks
The festive season is upon us, and while the work Christmas party should be enjoyed, have you thought about safety risks and your legal responsibilities? [ + ]
Explosion fatality highlights dangers in simple safety breaches
A Melbourne company has been charged over the death of one of its workers in a van explosion, which could have been prevented by following simple safety measures. [ + ]
