Industry News
Comcare to host national forum on workplace sexual harassment
Comcare has announced that it will convene a two-day virtual forum on the prevention, regulation and management of workplace sexual harassment. [ + ]
Report: 194 people were fatally injured at work in 2020
A report from Safe Work Australia has revealed that 194 people were fatally injured in the workplace in 2020, with 96% of worker fatalities being men. [ + ]
Peak Gold Mine heat stress death leads to $480,000 fine
A company has been convicted and fined after a man died working in hot and inadequately ventilated conditions at a mine in Cobar, western NSW. [ + ]
ACT to introduce plug-in hybrid fire truck in 2022
The ACT Emergency Services Agency has signed an agreement with Rosenbauer for an electric fire truck, featuring a range of safety benefits for Fire & Rescue firefighters. [ + ]
Company fined $230K after worker suffers conveyor belt injury
A mining and construction company in Western Australia has been fined $230,000 after an employee became trapped in an unguarded conveyor belt. [ + ]
WA seeking feedback on mine safety management system guidance
A Draft Code of Practice: Mine safety management system has been released for public consultation, to help mine operators maintain workplace health and safety. [ + ]
Victoria records two forklift-related deaths in one week
Two workers have lost their lives in forklift-related incidents within the space of a week, bringing the Victorian workplace fatality toll to 45 for 2021. [ + ]
Qld mushroom farm fined $120K after worker loses arm
A family-run Queensland mushroom farm has been fined after a worker had his arm 'traumatically' severed in a workplace incident caused by faulty machinery. [ + ]
AFAC22 to run in Adelaide, after success of AFAC21 Virtual
Following the success of AFAC21 Virtual Conference and Exhibition, plans are underway to host AFAC22 in a face-to-face environment in Adelaide. [ + ]
Winners of 2021 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards revealed
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has congratulated the winners of the awards for their commitment to keeping Queenslanders safe at work. [ + ]
Company, director fined after worker suffers serious brain injury
A Tingalpa construction company and its director have been fined $90,000 for unsafe work practices that led to a worker sustaining serious injuries after a fall. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW commences solar farm safety blitz
SafeWork NSW will inspect solar farms in operation and under construction, as part of a safety campaign to ensure compliance. [ + ]
Construction company fined after worker crushed to death
A civil construction company has been fined $50,000 after a worker was crushed while guiding a drum roller onto a truck in Mildura. [ + ]
University of Illinois to review NSW coal industry health scheme
The University of Illinois (Chicago) will conduct an independent quality assurance review of the coal industry health surveillance scheme in New South Wales. [ + ]
Electroplating machine death results in $300K fine
A metal treatment company has been fined $300,000 over the death of a worker who became trapped in an electroplating machine on a Victorian worksite. [ + ]
