Industry News
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.
[ + ]Manufacturer prosecuted for insufficient safety information
A Victorian business was convicted and fined $80,000 after it failed to provide safety information about its products to its customers.
[ + ]Spill Station to distribute Hughes safety showers
Spill Station Australia has secured exclusive distribution for emergency safety shower manufacturer Hughes Safety Showers.
[ + ]Hand injury incurs 20K fine
The principals of a South Australian company were convicted and fined over a workplace injury where an employee lost several fingers.
[ + ]WorkCover urges focus on young worker safety in 2010
WorkCover NSW is urging businesses across the state to prioritise the safety of young workers in the new year.
[ + ]Forklift load falls and kills 60-year-old man
The first work-related death in Victoria this year occurred on 12 January at the AirRoad facility in the Melbourne suburb of Laverton.
[ + ]Husband and wife guilty of WorkSafe and TAC fraud
Two Melbourne healthcare providers were recently convicted of fraud against WorkSafe and the Transport Accident Commission for claiming 690 false consultations.
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