Industry News
Two dead in work-related incidents
The deaths of two men in work-related circumstances and a few 'near misses' have prompted WorkSafe to renew calls of the importance of workplace safety.
[ + ]Coffs Harbour construction company fined after worker dies
A construction company and its director have been fined a total of $137,500 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a worker received fatal head and spinal injuries.
[ + ]One dead, one in critical condition following workplace incident
A man has been electrocuted and another is suffering life-threatening injuries after the cherry picker they were working in struck overhead powerlines today.
[ + ]National ban on cannabis-like drugs
Eight synthetic cannabis-like substances will be classified as prohibited substances throughout Australia from today.
[ + ]PR:Incident at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam mine
SafeWork SA inspectors will travel to Roxby Downs in the state’s Far North today to investigate an incident which occurred underground yesterday afternoon at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine.
[ + ]Applications now open for SA work health and safety program
More than $400,000 is being made available to assist research into SA work health and safety issues.
[ + ]Operator fined over show ride injuries
An amusement ride operator has been convicted and fined more than $36,000 in the SA Industrial Relations Court over an incident in which two girls were injured at the 2006 Royal Adelaide Show.
[ + ]Businesses urged to review safety procedures
WorkCover NSW has urged businesses to review their safety procedures after one worker died and three others received serious injuries in separate workplace incidents.
[ + ]One in four Victorian workers surveyed found to have high cholesterol
WorkSafe Victoria is urging workers to talk to their bosses about signing up for the free WorkHealth checks, as latest data from the WorkHealth program shows many are unaware they’re at risk of common, yet preventable, chronic diseases.
[ + ]Research team at UNSW develops portable personal radiation monitoring system
The team at UNSW Canberra have developed a light and portable radiation monitoring (dosimetry) system.
[ + ]HWSA pushes for quad bike safety
HWSA, the body representing Australasia’s work health and safety regulators, is taking a tougher stance on quad bike safety.
[ + ]Electricians warn about winter dangers
NECA has reminded residents across Australia to think about electrical safety and make it a priority during the winter months.
[ + ]Safety headgear halves the rate of head injuries suffered by Queensland cyclists, says report
A review of scientifically rigorous research found bicycle helmets that met national standards protected against head, brain and facial injuries, according to a new report by QUT.
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