Industry News
Cross-border inspections boost construction site safety
Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have visited construction sites across Albury and Wodonga, to raise the profile of health and safety issues. [ + ]
WA amends workplace health and safety laws
Western Australia's new workplace health and safety laws have come into effect, bringing together WHS for general industry, mines and petroleum operations under a single act. [ + ]
Man fatally struck by bull on Victorian farm
A man has sustained fatal head injuries while drafting cattle on a farm in Undera, north-west of Shepparton. [ + ]
Qld highlights arc flash dangers in new film
An new film produced by the Electrical Safety Office has highlighted the serious dangers of electrical arc flashes for electricians. [ + ]
WA Dept of Justice fined $900,000 after worker injured in dog attack
The WA Department of Justice has been fined after a worker was seriously injured in a dog attack. The fine is the highest imposed for a breach of workplace safety laws in WA. [ + ]
Worker dies in underground coalmine in Queensland
A man has died in a workplace incident at the Moranbah underground coalmine in Central Queensland, sending shockwaves throughout the mining community. [ + ]
WA issues safety alert about electrical hazards in roof spaces
Residents and tradespeople across WA have been reminded to always switch off the mains power before entering a roof space, following recent tragic deaths and close calls. [ + ]
Vic introduces legislation to protect labour hire workers
Victoria has implemented new laws to better protect labour hire workers and ensure they have the same rights and protections as direct employees. [ + ]
Celebrating women in EHS: nominations open
SAI360 has opened nominations to recognise outstanding women in environment health and safety, as part of a special online tribute. [ + ]
Vic releases specialised safety advice for seasonal workers
Pacific Islander workers will receive safety resources in their own language as part of an initiative to help them stay safe while working on Victorian farms. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after worker killed by hydraulic hook lift system
Queensland business owners have been urged to ensure they have implemented a safe system of work, after a young worker sustained fatal injuries when trapped under part of a hydraulic hook system. [ + ]
Refrigeration mechanic fined $33,000 for unsafe work practices
A refrigeration mechanic has been convicted and fined for unsafe work practices that caused significant burns to himself and a shop owner at a food outlet store in a shopping centre. [ + ]
Two dead in separate workplace incidents in Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the deaths of two workers who were killed in separate workplace incidents on the same day. [ + ]
Unions call for funding for first responders' mental health
The NSW Government has been urged to renew funding for the Black Dog Institute's Traumatic Stress Clinic, to provide mental health support for first responders. [ + ]
Vic introduces new laws to improve workplace safety
The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022 is now in force in Victoria, to prevent workplace safety incidents and improve outcomes for injured workers. [ + ]