Industry News
Man dies after fall at building site
A Kilmore man has died in hospital after falling 2.4 m at a housing development at Doreen last week. WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the incident which happened at a site in Midland Road, Doreen. [ + ]
Fair Work Ombudsman to audit up to 250 specialised food retailers in SA
The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit up to 250 specialised food retailers in South Australia over the next four months as part of a new education and compliance campaign. [ + ]
Safety campaign to target Victorian farms
WorkSafe Victoria has kicked off a year-long safety campaign to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities occurring on farms. [ + ]
Public comment period for the Safe Work Australia National Guidance Material closing soon
The public comment period for the National Guidance Material for Working Safely on the Waterfront closes on Friday, 10 August 2012. [ + ]
Workers compensation fraud lands osteopath in court
An osteopath has been convicted and fined $16,000 after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining payments from WorkSafe. [ + ]
Energex partnership brings equipment to Qld fire brigades
Energex has renewed its partnership with Queensland Rural Fire Service through a $75,000 sponsorship of vital emergency equipment. [ + ]
Warrnambool company wins Victoria’s Top Tradie
Warrnambool’s 1300 Temp Fence has won four tickets to one of Victoria’s premier motorcycle events after competing alongside more than 90 teams who took part in WorkSafe’s Top Tradie competition over the past six-weeks. [ + ]
Support for Tasmanian forestry workers
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Bill Shorten and Minister for Employment Participation Kate Ellis have announced a $3.9 million investment for Tasmanian forestry workers facing redundancy to help them access employment and training. [ + ]
John Holland and Thiess admit to OHS failings, will fund major safety research investment
Two of Australia’s largest construction companies, John Holland and Thiess, have entered into a $225,000 enforceable undertaking after two concrete sound barrier panels, each weighing 11.3 tonnes, fell from a contractor’s truck near the Eastlink tollway project in Ringwood, Melbourne, in October 2006. [ + ]
Security company faces court for allegedly underpaying workers $21,000
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a prosecution against a security company, alleging it underpaid 19 employees more than $21,000. [ + ]
No photo, no expiry, no licence for NSW high-risk workers
To meet national standards, a number of older high-risk work licences will require conversion and renewal before 31 December 2012. This includes licences issued before 1996, licences issued between 1996 and 2004 without an expiry date, and licences issued with an expiry date but not renewed within 12 months of expiring. [ + ]
Hohenstein scientists determine measurements for gloves that fit
Scientists from the Hohenstein Institute are creating a database of hand measurements to improve the fit of protective gloves for use in cold stores, steelworks, building sites etc, or for sporting use. [ + ]
Wormald issues fire safety reminder to businesses
Fire protection specialist Wormald is warning businesses to be extra vigilant about using portable heaters and electrical appliances in the workplace. [ + ]
Proposed NSW Asbestos Plan: have your say
The draft NSW state-wide asbestos plan is now available on the WorkCover website for an eight-week public consultation period. Public comment is open until 5 pm, Friday 17 August 2012. [ + ]