Industry News
Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025 released
The Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025 report has been released, providing the latest national data on work-related fatalities, injuries and disease. [ + ]
NSW launches new Silica Worker Register
To monitor and track the health of at-risk workers undertaking high-risk processing of crystalline silica substances, NSW has launched the new Silica Worker Register. [ + ]
4.1-metre fall through unguarded skylight lands $140K in fines
In WA, an air-conditioning company and a company director have been fined a total of $140,000 after a worker fell approximately 4.1 metres through an unguarded skylight. [ + ]
Inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner to open WHS Show Sydney
Janet Schorer, the inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner, will officially open the Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney, running 22–23 October at the Sydney Showground. [ + ]
Intensive care nurse named inaugural SafeWork SA HSR of the Year
From more than 200 health and safety representatives (HSRs) across South Australia, senior clinical nurse Fiona Noble has been named the inaugural SafeWork SA HSR of the Year. [ + ]
Queensland seeks feedback on Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019
Until 10 October, the Queensland Government is seeking feedback on the draft update of the Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019. [ + ]
October will mark the 16th National Safe Work Month
October is National Safe Work Month. Now in its 16th year, this year's theme is 'safety: every job, every day'. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA's 2025 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards — finalists
From 138 submissions, 42 finalists across five categories have been announced for WorkSafe WA's 2025 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Tradie resources available ahead of Thursday's R U OK?Day
Ahead of R U OK?Day on 11 September, dedicated tradie resources are available — this year's message being 'Ask R U OK? Any Day'. [ + ]
$50K fine after unguarded table saw tips over, cuts artery
In Queensland, a fabrication company has been fined $50,000 after an unguarded table saw tipped over, with the rotating blade causing serious injuries — including a cut artery. [ + ]
New model Code of Practice published for managing silica dust risks
A new model Code of Practice for managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace has been published by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
National Safe Work Month activity kit released
Ahead of next month's National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia has released its activity kit, including ideas to implement the WHS risk management approach throughout October. [ + ]
Fake SafeWork SA Inspector prompts regulator warning
A man who impersonated a SafeWork SA Inspector and subjected two workers to a roadside drug and alcohol test has prompted the regulator to issue a warning. [ + ]
New NT WorkSafe Executive Director commences 25 August
Grant Hastie has been appointed NT WorkSafe's new Executive Director, commencing 25 August. [ + ]
Worker's headfirst fall into stormwater drain lands manufacturer $70K fine
A stormwater treatment manufacturer has been fined $70,000 after a worker sustained a fractured skull falling headfirst 3.5 metres to the bottom of a storm drain. [ + ]
