Industry News
Victorian mining industry promotes safety
Members of the mining industry in Victoria recently met with WorkSafe to address managing workplace hazards more effectively.
[ + ]The 2010 WorkSafe Victoria Awards open soon
WorkSafe is encouraging workplace safety professionals to register for this year’s WorkSafe Victoria Awards, which open in April.
[ + ]Fines over edge protection prompt falls warning
Two companies have recently been fined for failing to provide edge protection on a building site, prompting a reminder from WorkSafe WA on the prevention of falls.
[ + ]Brick-making company fined over loss of worker’s arm
A brick-making company has been fined $70,000 over an incident where a labour hire employee’s right arm and shoulder was torn from his body by a material conveyor machine.
[ + ]Abigroup opens multipurpose construction training facility
Mobile heavy machinery simulators that use world-first technology have been deployed in Abigroup’s new $6 million multipurpose construction training facility in the Gold Coast, recently opened by the Queensland Premier, the Honourable Anna Bligh.
[ + ]WorkSafe Victoria weathers financial storm
The recently released WorkSafe Victoria financial report shows that the organisation has dramatically improved its financial position after the GFC.
[ + ]Resort fined over permanent injury to worker
The owner of a Broome resort was fined $60,000 over an incident in 2006 that left an employee permanently disabled.
[ + ]WA goldfields safety inspections reveal disappointing results
A return visit to the Goldfields by WorkSafe WA construction inspectors has revealed a disappointing performance in workplace safety and health.
[ + ]Warnings about importation of Tremolite asbestos wall tiles
A safety alert has been issued by NSW WorkCover following the recent importation from China of decorative wall tiles that were found to contain Tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited hazardous substance.
[ + ]New handbook on using earthmoving equipment near overhead power lines
Worksafe Victoria has released a new guide to assist earthmoving companies practise safety when working near overhead powerlines.
[ + ]McCain incurs another health and safety breach
McCain Foods has been fined $145,000 following an incident where a worker's thumb was amputated while he was working on a machine that was not properly isolated.
[ + ]Supervision blitz on construction sites
WorkSafe Victoria has instigated an inspection campaign to visit construction sites, with a focus on supervision.
[ + ]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.
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