Industry News
Move to make SafeWork NSW "a regulator with teeth"
NSW has passed legislation to officially establish SafeWork NSW as a standalone regulator — a move to restore it as "a regulator with teeth". [ + ]
$500K in grants for mental injury return-to-work ideas
A WorkSafe Victoria grants program is offering up to $500,000 for ideas targeting early intervention for mental injuries within the first 26 weeks of submitting a claim. [ + ]
AWU: "Heads must roll after mass silicosis diagnosis"
News that 13 M6 tunnel workers have been diagnosed with silicosis "should prompt immediate prosecutions by SafeWork NSW", the AWU said in a statement. [ + ]
Mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance blitz
SafeWork NSW inspectors have issued more than 140 notices as part of a targeted mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance operation. [ + ]
Workers comp fraud convicted after claiming $114K
After dishonestly claiming $114,952 in workers compensation payments while secretly working a full-time job, a business manager has faced conviction. [ + ]
Snowy 2.0 tunnel work shut down due to flying shrapnel
All underground operations at the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project have been halted following the failure of ventilation equipment. [ + ]
Charges laid over construction site fall risks
A construction company has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria over unsafe practices at a Donvale building site in 2023. [ + ]
Govt funding plays key role in worker suicide prevention
Federal government funding has been a huge support for mental health and suicide prevention within construction, energy, mining and manufacturing. [ + ]
Non-compliance with asbestos legislation sparks concern
Failure to comply with asbestos legislation during renovations and demolitions has put both workers and the public in harm's way. [ + ]
Hazard analysis tool could reduce construction deaths
An algorithm designed by researchers could play a part in reducing the number of construction industry deaths. [ + ]
Changes to NSW WHS Regulation: have your say
SafeWork NSW is encouraging employers, workers, unions and industry experts to provide feedback on changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation. [ + ]
Business caught cutting stone after ban implemented
A WA carpentry business was recently found to be working with engineered stone after the nationwide ban was put in place. [ + ]
Snowy 2.0 underground workers strike over safety concerns
Workers on one of Australia's biggest renewable energy projects have downed tools due to safety issues onsite. [ + ]
Staff retention impacted by sexual harassment response
A new Our Watch survey highlights the importance of employers responding correctly to sexual harassment. [ + ]
Partial building collapse under investigation
An investigation is underway into a partial building collapse at Burwood in Sydney. [ + ]
