Industry News
Tradespersons still at risk of asbestos exposure
Safe Work Australia has issued a warning to tradespeople about the dangers of working with asbestos.
[ + ]Forklift accident crushes man’s foot
A Melbourne company has been fined $60,000 over an incident where an employee had his foot amputated as the result of a forklift accident.
[ + ]Inadequate safety systems for chemicals results in prosecution
A Victorian company that manufactures fireproof clothing was fined $135,000 over an incident where a worker received corrosive chemical burns to the face.
[ + ]Consultation opens on mine safety reform in SA
SafeWork SA has released a discussion paper and will be seeking the views of all interested parties in the mining sector.
[ + ]Leading occupational stress and injury authority joins DuPont Safety Resources
One of Australia's leading experts in occupational stress and injury has joined DuPont Safety Resources.
[ + ]New methyl bromide research in NZ
Research findings by the University of Canterbury in New Zealand that point to the hazards of fumigant methyl bromide have been welcomed by Maritime Union.
[ + ]Jury awards worker $250,000 for broken ankles
In a successful claim against Victorian WorkCover Authority, a worker has been awarded $250,000 in compensation for pain and suffering from a workplace fall that broke both of her ankles.
[ + ]Benchmarking OHS regulation
The Productivity Commission has released a report that identifies differences in burdens imposed on business by OHS regulatory regimes across the states.
[ + ]Industrial cleaner linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s disease
A recent study in the US has linked Parkinson's disease with a once-popular industrial cleaner.
[ + ]Cabinet-making campaign in WA reveals areas of concern
An extensive WorkSafe WA inspection campaign in cabinet-making workplaces has revealed some significant areas of concern about safety issues.
[ + ]Timber company fined over hand injury
A Western Australian company was fined $60,000 over a hand injury sustained by a worker in a machine in 2006.
[ + ]Packaging company fined over two injuries in four days
An Adelaide-based packaging company has received a significant penalty over two injuries that were sustained on unguarded machines in just four days.
[ + ]Fines for hand injuries and ignoring notices
Four Adelaide corporations have been fined a total of more than $70,000 by theSouth Australian Industrial Court for breaches of workplace safety laws, two of which involved hand injuries to workers.
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