Industry News
Warnings about fire and explosion risks from rotational moulders
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a Health and Safety Solution for workers operating rotational moulders being exposed to fire and explosion risks from polyethylene powder.
[ + ]Fumigation company fined over NZ safety incident
A company has been fined NZ$38,000 and ordered to pay $40,000 to a worker who was crushed by a machine that fell on him, leaving him injured and unable to work for 10 months.
[ + ]New policy will help drive common rail safety standards
Unanimous agreement was recently reached among state transport ministers for the recognition of industry-developed rail safety standards.
[ + ]‘Right of entry’ under NSW OHS law clarified in court
The rights of union officials to enter sites under NSW OHS legislative criteria was clarified recently in the Federal Court.
[ + ]Company charged over serious forklift injury
A Melbourne company has been convicted and fined $250,000 over a workplace injury that left a forklift driver with permanent brain damage when a crate of glass fell on him.
[ + ]FPMA welcomes RIS as new member
Roofsafe Industrial Safety has recently become a member of the Fall Protection Manufacturers Association of Australia.
[ + ]Adapt-A-Lift acquires Hyster Retail
Adapt-A-Lift Forklift Rental and Sales has acquired the Hyster Retail operations and rental fleet to expand its operations in Australia.
[ + ]Severity of injury only one factor when determining penalty
A recent court case in the Industrial Court of Queensland clarifed the factors that determine the extent of fines imposed.
[ + ]Victorian safety inspection campaigns
WorkSafe Victoria has announced the areas being targeted in the 2009-2010 Safe Towns and Safer Work Zones inspection campaigns.
[ + ]New ISO standard promotes common industry approach for gas turbine safety
A new ISO standard has been released, addressing the major safety considerations to be taken into account when designing, packaging and installing gas turbine applications.
[ + ]Truck driver killed by toxic fumes
A truck driver lost his life when a plastic kettle melted and set fire to the cab of his prime mover.
[ + ]US campaign against lead
The US Department of Labor's OSHA launches regional program to reduce lead exposure in the workplace.
[ + ]Dusts, fumes and fibres campaign uncovers lack of awareness of hazards
A WorkSafe inspection campaign, targeting dusts, fumes and fibres in Western Australia during April has revealed that many employers are either not aware of the hazards in their workplaces or are not taking action to reduce the risks.
[ + ]Changes to Queensland construction induction training
As of 1 July 2009 new laws covering new OHS requirements will come into effect for inductions onto construction sites in Queensland.
[ + ]Adelaide engineering firm convicted over apprentice's death
An Adelaide company has been convicted and fined $72,000 over the death of an 18-year-old apprentice who was dragged into an ungaurded rotating machine in 2004.
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