Industry News
Feedback sought on safe storage of ammonium nitrate
SafeWork NSW has opened consultation for safety measures that will strengthen the current regulations for the storage of ammonium nitrate. [ + ]
Qld halves workplace exposure limits for coal dust
Queensland has halved the workplace exposure standard for respirable coal dust from a weighted average of 3 mg/m3 to 1.5 mg/m3. [ + ]
Vic freight company fined $35,000 after truck fatality
A Victorian freight company has been fined following the death of a garbage truck driver in Epping in December 2019. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA investigates fatal crush injury at Esperance farm
Investigators from WorkSafe WA are investigating the work-related death of a farmer who reportedly suffered fatal crush injuries after a seed bin fell on him. [ + ]
CFMEU seeks prosecution over miner's death caused by strata failure
The Mining and Energy Union has requested a prosecution against labour hire company Mastermyne, after a coalminer was killed when the roof of Crinum Mine collapsed. [ + ]
Initiative to support health and safety representatives
The HSR Forum will take place on 24 November 2022 and will provide an opportunity for health and safety representatives to engage with peers and regulatory bodies. [ + ]
Two NSW companies fined $1.05m over fatal electrocution
Two companies have been fined $600,000 and $450,000 after a young worker was fatally electrocuted while working on a warehouse roof in 2019. [ + ]
Concrete manufacturer fined $35,000 over crane incident
A Victorian concrete manufacturer has been fined after two workers were nearly injured when a 2600 kg trough and mould detached from a crane and fell. [ + ]
Vic companies fined $50,000 after worker injures arm
Two companies have been fined after a worker's arm became caught in a machine at a brick manufacturing site in 2018. [ + ]
Inspectors launch campaign to promote safety in tree work sector
Inspectors from SafeWork NSW have commenced visits to businesses in the tree work industry to improve safety and compliance in the sector. [ + ]
Using digitalisation to enable effective Control of Work
SAI360 is hosting a webinar about managing the Control of Work (CoW) process to help the manufacturing industry ensure operational safety and compliance. [ + ]
Forklift accident results in $40,000 fine for car dealership
A Victorian car dealership has been fined for failing to maintain a safe system of work, after a worker suffered skull fractures following an accident involving a forklift. [ + ]
AIHS calls for appropriate resourcing for aviation sector
A health and safety case study broadcast on Four Corners has prompted the AIHS to call for employers in the aviation sector to employ workers with appropriate skills and capabilities. [ + ]
WorkSafe Health and Safety Month back on the road
The WorkSafe Health and Safety Month will take place across 14 regional centres in October, followed by a week-long series of webinar sessions. [ + ]
CSIRO brings WHS to life with virtual reality training offer
CSIRO has launched a new training package that uses virtual reality to simulate risk scenarios, to help participants gain an understanding of relevant control measures in a safe environment. [ + ]
