Industry News
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.
[ + ]Fatigue roadblock reveals general compliance
A recent WorkSafe WA exercise revealed generally good compliance with fatigue safety laws, although rest breaks needed further enforcement.
[ + ]Reminder on new asbestos licences in WA
WorkSafe WA has issued a reminder that asbestos licensing will soon change, and business operators have only days in which to ensure they have the correct asbestos removal licence.
[ + ]Baulderstone reaches safety milestone
Construction company Baulderstone recently achieved a national safety milestone of 78,000 hours without a single LTI on its Townsville Defence project.
[ + ]Workplace eye safety campaign
Optometrists Association Australia and HOYA Lens Australia recently launched a workplace eye safety campaign to raise the awareness of the need to protect eyes while working.
[ + ]Workers Compensation Act changes to benefit private-sector employees
The ACT government is taking action to ensure employers fulfil their obligations to workers by having workers compensation insurance and ensure those employers doing the right thing aren't bearing the costs for those who are shirking their responsibilities.
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