Industry News
WA issues safety alert about electrical hazards in roof spaces
Residents and tradespeople across WA have been reminded to always switch off the mains power before entering a roof space, following recent tragic deaths and close calls. [ + ]
Worker dies in underground coalmine in Queensland
A man has died in a workplace incident at the Moranbah underground coalmine in Central Queensland, sending shockwaves throughout the mining community. [ + ]
Vic introduces legislation to protect labour hire workers
Victoria has implemented new laws to better protect labour hire workers and ensure they have the same rights and protections as direct employees. [ + ]
Vic releases specialised safety advice for seasonal workers
Pacific Islander workers will receive safety resources in their own language as part of an initiative to help them stay safe while working on Victorian farms. [ + ]
Celebrating women in EHS: nominations open
SAI360 has opened nominations to recognise outstanding women in environment health and safety, as part of a special online tribute. [ + ]
Vic introduces new laws to improve workplace safety
The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022 is now in force in Victoria, to prevent workplace safety incidents and improve outcomes for injured workers. [ + ]
Refrigeration mechanic fined $33,000 for unsafe work practices
A refrigeration mechanic has been convicted and fined for unsafe work practices that caused significant burns to himself and a shop owner at a food outlet store in a shopping centre. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after worker killed by hydraulic hook lift system
Queensland business owners have been urged to ensure they have implemented a safe system of work, after a young worker sustained fatal injuries when trapped under part of a hydraulic hook system. [ + ]
Unions call for funding for first responders' mental health
The NSW Government has been urged to renew funding for the Black Dog Institute's Traumatic Stress Clinic, to provide mental health support for first responders. [ + ]
Two dead in separate workplace incidents in Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the deaths of two workers who were killed in separate workplace incidents on the same day. [ + ]
WA to introduce new WHS laws and regulations
Western Australia has taken steps to modernise its work health and safety laws, with the new work health and safety regulations to come into effect from 31 March 2022. [ + ]
Metro Trains fined after worker suffers arc flash injury
Metro Trains Melbourne has been fined $100,000 for failing to ensure that the workplace was safe, after a worker suffered an electric shock in 2018. [ + ]
Council urges residents to take greater care when disposing of hazardous items
The Sutherland Shire Council has launched a campaign to urge local residents to take greater care when disposing of hazardous waste items. [ + ]
Inaugural conference to highlight asbestos safety and management
The Asbestos Safety & Management Conference will bring all levels of government and non-government together to lead the charge for asbestos management. [ + ]
Abattoir fined after worker struck by forklift
A meat processor has been fined $55,000 for failing to provide a safe working environment after a worker was injured in a forklift accident in 2019. [ + ]
