Industry News
Multiple WHS breaches total $757K in fines
Three serious breaches of work health and safety legislation have culminated in a total of $757,500 in fines. [ + ]
Illegal engineered stone seized after nationwide ban
The Victorian construction industry has been put on notice as WorkSafe's Silica Field Team hunts for businesses flouting the rules around a ban on engineered stone. [ + ]
Electrician fined after apprentice receives electric shock
An electrical worker has been fined for failing to supervise an apprentice, after the apprentice received an electric shock while disconnecting cables in a ceiling space. [ + ]
Company, director charged over death of fatigued driver
A Keysborough warehousing and logistics company and its director have been charged over the death of an employee. [ + ]
Skills shortage impacting on trade workers' mental health
A national skills shortage is now having an impact on the mental health of trade workers in Australia, a new survey shows. [ + ]
Half of tradies live with severe pain: survey
Data released ahead of Tradies National Health Month in August has revealed the extent to which trade workers suffer from injuries and pain. [ + ]
Work health and safety data launched for electricians
Safe Work Australia has released WHS data for electricians to help illustrate the nature of risks workers most frequently encounter while performing their duties. [ + ]
Investigations underway following two work-related deaths
WorkSafe has commenced investigations after two workers were killed in separate incidents that occurred within hours of each other in Western Australia. [ + ]
Three high risk work licences suspended after safety breaches
Three workers have had their licences suspended for up to 12 months after a series of safety breaches involving overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Safety app launched for farmers affected by gas projects
A workplace health and safety and environment expert has launched a new framework designed to protect farmers. [ + ]
New changes to electrical licensing laws in NT
The Electrical Safety Act 2022 and Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 have commenced in the Northern Territory, marking important changes to the licensing of electrical contractors and workers. [ + ]
Health and safety reps attend WHS consultation in Orange
SafeWork NSW has hosted a free forum in Orange, to help health and safety representatives learn more about consultation at the workplace. [ + ]
Electrical safety alert issued for old-style meter boxes
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert to warn the general public and electrical workers of the risk of electric shock from damaged service fuse holders in old-style meter boxes. [ + ]
Engineered stone ban now in effect across Australia
Every state and territory in Australia has now prohibited the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. [ + ]
Meeting examines ILO Conventions for a safe work environment
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has held a public hearing for its inquiries into two International Labour Organization conventions, for a safe and healthy work environment. [ + ]
