Industry News
Vic company director charged over workplace bullying
The former director of a Victorian glass supplier and installer has been charged for repeated, unreasonable behaviour at the workplace between March 2019 and May 2021. [ + ]
SWA updates guide to manage the risks of tree work
Safe Work Australia has released updated health and safety guidance for managing the risks of tree trimming and removal work. [ + ]
Vic firefighters to receive new, safer uniforms
CFA volunteers across Victoria will receive new uniforms that are designed to provide an improved level of protection from radiant heat and heat-related illness. [ + ]
Rubber supplier charged for safety breaches after worker death
A Victorian rubber supplier has been charged for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was fatally struck on the head by a machine component. [ + ]
Virtual reality training program to make firefighting safer
FLAIM Systems, the developer of a fully immersive virtual reality firefighting training system, has received $6.7 million in funding from Breakthrough Victoria. [ + ]
New mental health training programs for managers
The Black Dog Institute has launched two new mental health training programs for leaders in the workplace, to improve mental health outcomes for employees. [ + ]
Survey released for workers at risk of exposure to silica dust
Lung Foundation Australia has developed a survey to help shape the resources for workers who are at risk of exposure to silica dust. [ + ]
Asbestos removal company fined $85,000 for safety breaches
A Victorian demolition and asbestos removal company has been fined for working from height and asbestos removal safety breaches. [ + ]
Fair long service leave for casual coalminers
The federal government will introduce legislation to ensure that casual coalminers receive the same long-service leave entitlements as their full-time counterparts. [ + ]
New code to improve mental health in Qld workplaces
A new work health and safety code which aims to improve mental health in Queensland workplaces has come into effect, to protect workers and deliver a framework to minimise risks. [ + ]
SafeWork SA crackdown on unsanitary construction sites
A recent report has found that a lack of access to clean and hygienic toilets is a major gripe among construction workers in South Australia. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria investigates coolroom fatality
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a truck driver who was found dead in a low-oxygenated coolroom at a Shepparton warehouse. [ + ]
Worker fined $110,920 for workers compensation fraud
A Victorian machine operator and business owner has been found guilty of workers compensation fraud, fined and sentenced to a 24-month community corrections order. [ + ]
LiftEx Regional event to debut in Sydney
LiftEx Regional will take place from 24–25 May in Sydney, as the first ever event for the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after worker fatally attacked by dogs
Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety after an electricity meter contractor was fatally attacked by dogs while attending a residential address. [ + ]
