Industry News
QFES introduces hands-free helmet comms for firefighter safety
New helmets fitted with hands-free communications are being rolled out to Queensland firefighters to improve frontline communication. [ + ]
Pacific Automation partners with BERNSTEIN for switches and safety
Pacific Automation has announced a new Australian partnership with German manufacturer BERNSTEIN. [ + ]
Forklift driver fined for workers compensation fraud
A Victorian forklift driver has been ordered to pay back $48,367 after he was caught working as a food delivery driver while receiving workers compensation payments. [ + ]
Qld prioritises safety of forklift users with new initiative
WorkCover Queensland has launched an initiative to support employers and workers in North Queensland who have experienced or are likely to experience injuries due to forklift use. [ + ]
Vic manufacturer fined after worker's fingers severed
A Victorian exhaust system manufacturer has been fined $40,000 after a worker had four fingers amputated while operating inadequately guarded machinery. [ + ]
Vic shines light on working safely at height with solar
WorkSafe and Solar Victoria have released a series of safety solution sheets to help solar installers maintain safe worksites. [ + ]
SA introduces tougher rules for working with engineered stone
South Australia will implement tougher rules around the use of engineered stone from 1 September 2023, amid an ongoing national inquiry into a ban on the products. [ + ]
Mind the gap — campaign shines light on void management
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued 26 work health and safety compliance notices as part of its intervention program on void management in metalliferous mines. [ + ]
SWA seeking incident notification framework feedback
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback about improving the operation of the incident notification provisions in the Model WHS laws. [ + ]
Boost to mental health support for SA emergency services
The South Australian Government has invested $1.9 million to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support for emergency services volunteers, staff and their families. [ + ]
More apprentices, tradies seeking mental health support
TIACS, an Australian mental health counselling service, has reported a rise in the numbers of apprentices reaching out to the service for mental health support. [ + ]
Safety warning issued after electrician injured in explosion
A safety alert has been issued for all electricians, after an electrician was hospitalised with burns from an explosion in the switchboard he was working on. [ + ]
Free lung health checks offered to former miners
Former and retired mine and quarry workers in Queensland are encouraged to get a free lung health check to detect mine dust lung diseases. [ + ]
Mining industry summit to promote cultural change across sector
A mining industry summit will take place on 1 August 2023, highlighting the state government's commitment to eliminating inappropriate behaviour in WA mining workplaces. [ + ]
SafeWork SA launches vehicle hoist safety campaign
SafeWork SA has commenced an awareness and compliance campaign focusing on vehicle hoists in automotive workshops. [ + ]
