Industry News
Second reckless endangerment conviction in Victoria this year
A Geelong-based company received Victoria’s second reckless endangerment conviction in 2010 over an injury that could have easily been prevented.
[ + ]WA flooring company fined over lack of fall protection
A Western Australia flooring company has been fined $4000 for failing to provide edge protection on a building site after a subcontractor fell 2.4 m through an unprotected stairwell void.
[ + ]Conviction for director who risked workers’ lives
A Victorian-based construction company director who continued to expose workers to obvious safety risks, despite warnings from WorkSafe, has been convicted and fined.
[ + ]PHAA endorses ETU call for workers to shun uranium mining
A branch of the Public Health Association of Australia has endorsed a union’s call for workers to shun uranium mining.
[ + ]Australian International Design Award for safe LPG storage system
Elgas has won an Australian International Design Award for its EasyGas DownUnder underground LPG storage system.
[ + ]ISO report reveals elevators may save lives in emergencies
A recent ISO technical report claims that lifts may be viable escape options, contrary to conventional thinking to avoid lifts in such circumstances.
[ + ]WorkSafe puts licence conditions on refinery
WorkSafe Victoria has imposed new conditions on Mobil’s licence to operate its Altona refinery in Victoria.
[ + ]WA recycling company fined over loss of toes
A Western Australian recycling company has been fined $50,000 over an incident that resulted in the amputation of a teenage employee’s toes.
[ + ]Minister urges safety around forklifts to reduce workplace injuries
The Queensland government is appealing to businesses to be more vigilant in the safe use of forklifts.
[ + ]Employee fined over fumes explosion
A South Australian man has been fined over injuries sustained by fellow workers when he lit a cigarette lighter in close proximity to flammable gases in his workplace.
[ + ]Prosecution highlights safety language barrier
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a warning to companies who employ workers with limited English to take extra measures to ensure workers are trained and able to do their job safely.
[ + ]SA transport business fined over forklift injury
The need for workplace systems to keep people separate from transport machinery has been highlighted in the South Australian Industrial Relations Court.
[ + ]KIDS Foundation and Alcoa recognised for safety education programs
A partnership between industry and a children's charity to develop a safety culture within young minds to prepare them for working life has been recognised at a community awards event.
[ + ]WorkSafe prosecution generates half a million dollars for charities
A Victorian court recently ordered a timber company to donate over half a million dollars to charities and emergency services as part of its penalty for a workplace injury.
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