Industry News
Truck driver fined $50K for workers compensation fraud
A truck driver has been ordered to pay more than $50,000 after he was discovered to be secretly working while receiving workers compensation payments. [ + ]
SA Government to act on SafeWork SA review
The South Australian Government has released an independent review into the practices and processes of SafeWork SA. [ + ]
Raise awareness of lifting safety at Global Lifting Awareness Day 2023
Manufacturers, suppliers and end users are encouraged to share material that promotes safe load lifting on Global Lifting Awareness Day, 13 July 2023. [ + ]
icare, Motor Traders' Association of NSW renew partnership
The renewed partnership will provide support and training to the automotive industry, to facilitate the transition towards electric vehicles in coming years. [ + ]
Register now for Australian Manufacturing Week
Registrations are now open for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–12 May 2023. [ + ]
2022 WorkSafe Award finalists put safety in the spotlight
WorkSafe Victoria has announced the finalists for the 2022 WorkSafe Awards, recognising those who have contributed to improving workplace health and safety. [ + ]
Call for enhanced safety for concrete pours
Concreters across New South Wales have been urged to carry out regular inspections, maintenance and testing of equipment after a spate of concrete placing equipment incidents. [ + ]
NSW program aims to triple women in construction sector
The NSW Government has released the $10 million Industry Innovation grant program, to support industry-led initiatives and triple the number of women working on construction sites. [ + ]
Union welcomes Premier's patient transport announcement
The Victorian Ambulance Union has welcomed Premier Dan Andrews' promise to establish a review into the de-privatisation of patient transport. [ + ]
SWA issues reminder regarding transition to GHS 7
Safe Work Australia has issued a reminder about the transition to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7, which will come into effect on 1 January 2023. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after three hot work incidents occur in one month
Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety when conducting 'hot work', after three hot work-related incidents caused serious fire and explosion injuries. [ + ]
Safety warning issued as workers injured in formwork collapse
Employers have been reminded to prioritise worker safety during the construction, use and dismantling of formwork, after several concreters were injured when a formwork deck collapsed. [ + ]
Qld Govt releases guidance to manage heat in the workplace
The Queensland Government has reminded employers to protect their workers from heat-related illness, as temperatures rise to over 40°C. [ + ]
2022 WHS Excellence Showcase Champions revealed
The recipients of the inaugural WHS Champions Showcase awards, formerly known as the SafeWork Awards, have been revealed during a ceremony at the Maritime Museum. [ + ]
Resources sector launches workplace sexual harassment campaign
A national campaign has been launched to help address workplace sexual harassment in the resources sector by reinforcing a clear expectation of behavioural standards. [ + ]