Industry News
Asbestos removal undertaken without a licence prompts fine
A sole trader who removed asbestos fencing without the correct licence has been fined $10,000. [ + ]
Partial hand amputation leads to conviction
A worker's hand was partially amputated in a concrete pump, leading to a $30,000 fine and conviction for a concrete spraying company. [ + ]
Multiple WHS breaches total $757K in fines
Three serious breaches of work health and safety legislation have culminated in a total of $757,500 in fines. [ + ]
Illegal engineered stone seized after nationwide ban
The Victorian construction industry has been put on notice as WorkSafe's Silica Field Team hunts for businesses flouting the rules around a ban on engineered stone. [ + ]
Companies fined after steel plate fall almost injures worker
Two Victorian companies have been fined a total of $45,000 after a 12-kilogram steel plate fell about 15 storeys from a South Melbourne high-rise project. [ + ]
Electrician fined after apprentice receives electric shock
An electrical worker has been fined for failing to supervise an apprentice, after the apprentice received an electric shock while disconnecting cables in a ceiling space. [ + ]
Company, director charged over death of fatigued driver
A Keysborough warehousing and logistics company and its director have been charged over the death of an employee. [ + ]
Injury at work leads to damaged testicle
A Melbourne labourer who injured his back and groin at work has warned employers about the importance of workplace safety. [ + ]
Skills shortage impacting on trade workers' mental health
A national skills shortage is now having an impact on the mental health of trade workers in Australia, a new survey shows. [ + ]
Half of tradies live with severe pain: survey
Data released ahead of Tradies National Health Month in August has revealed the extent to which trade workers suffer from injuries and pain. [ + ]
Investigations underway following two work-related deaths
WorkSafe has commenced investigations after two workers were killed in separate incidents that occurred within hours of each other in Western Australia. [ + ]
Work health and safety data launched for electricians
Safe Work Australia has released WHS data for electricians to help illustrate the nature of risks workers most frequently encounter while performing their duties. [ + ]
Safety app launched for farmers affected by gas projects
A workplace health and safety and environment expert has launched a new framework designed to protect farmers. [ + ]
Three high risk work licences suspended after safety breaches
Three workers have had their licences suspended for up to 12 months after a series of safety breaches involving overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Health and safety reps attend WHS consultation in Orange
SafeWork NSW has hosted a free forum in Orange, to help health and safety representatives learn more about consultation at the workplace. [ + ]
