Industry News
Senior miners appointed to Qld safety board
Four senior miners have joined the body that sets and maintains the standards for safety roles in Queensland's mines. [ + ]
Contractor fined $85K after worker sustains electric shock
A Brisbane contractor has been fined $85,000 for failing to ensure a worksite was electrically safe, after a worker received an electric shock. [ + ]
Mt Waverley developer's fine increased on appeal
Chloch Homes & Developments, a Mount Waverley developer, has been fined a total of $27,500 for failing to provide a safe workplace. [ + ]
Inquiry reveals design issues with unstable Paradise Dam
An independent inquiry has found a range of structural and design issues with Paradise Dam in Bundaberg, detailed in a 563-page Commission report. [ + ]
Business fined after fatal wall collapse
A building company and its subcontractors have been fined a total of $620,000 after one worker was killed and another injured at a construction site in Sydney. [ + ]
Mine safety inquiry to investigate over 40 mine incidents
A retired judge and an expert in coalmine safety will lead an inquiry into over 40 gas incidents in Queensland's underground coalmines since mid-2019. [ + ]
Engineering company fined for inadequate demolition advice
Grasso Consulting Engineers has been fined $200,000 after the unplanned collapse of the former Sydney Entertainment Centre's roof during demolition. [ + ]
WA jobseekers misled by construction training courses
Construction jobseekers in Western Australia are being misled by a training provider that offers 'introductory' courses at reduced prices. [ + ]
SafeWork SA contacts businesses to manage COVID-19 risks
As businesses reopen in South Australia, SafeWork SA will be contacting employers via phone to provide guidance and help manage the risks of COVID-19. [ + ]
