Industry News
CFMEU prioritises safety as work recommences at Grosvenor mine
The CFMEU has called for safety to be prioritised as operations recommence at Anglo American's Grosvenor mine, two years after a devastating mine explosion. [ + ]
Mobile health unit to screen for dust diseases on Qld mine sites
Queensland miners will have more protection from lung diseases following the launch of a mobile health unit to screen for black lung and other mine dust diseases. [ + ]
Electrician fined $2000 for hazardous electrical error
An electrician has been fined $2000 for failing to follow kilowatt-hour meter replacement guidelines, which led to three people receiving electrical shocks. [ + ]
CFMEU NSW calls for ban on manufactured stone products
The NSW Parliament has heard renewed calls from the CFMEU for the ban on manufactured stone products that expose workers to silicosis. [ + ]
Joanne Farrell new Chair of Safe Work Australia
Joanne Farrell has commenced as Chair of Safe Work Australia for a three-year term. [ + ]
Qld issues safety alert after four injured in explosion
A safety alert about the risks of handling hazardous goods has been issued after four people were injured following a workplace explosion and fire. [ + ]
New campaign to improve safety of young workers
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a safety campaign to teach young workers about their rights and encourage them to speak up about unsafe working conditions. [ + ]
Industry body welcomes developments on Heavy Vehicle National Law
The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed news from a meeting of infrastructure and transport ministers, regarding the development of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA investigates work-related farm death
WorkSafe is investigating the death of an 89-year-old farmer, who is believed to have been fatally injured while unloading hay from a tractor. [ + ]
Mechanic fined $210K after fatal truck crash
A mechanic has been convicted and fined following a 2014 truck crash that claimed the lives of three people. [ + ]
Safety alert issued about working near powerlines after fatality
Victorians have been reminded to be aware of their surroundings when working near overhead powerlines, following the death of a man in Malvern East. [ + ]
Researchers develop lightweight fire-retardant suits for firefighters
ANSTO, in collaboration with UNSW, has developed a lightweight, fireproof material for use in firefighting gear and high-tech fire protection. [ + ]
SA introduces scheme to enable recognition of interstate licences
SafeWork SA has implemented an Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme to ease the burden on workers relocating to another state or territory on a temporary basis. [ + ]
Minister visits WA manufacturer of non-combat boots for Defence Force
Minister Paul Papalia visited the Steel Blue manufacturing facility in Malaga; the company has manufactured non-combat boots for the National Defence Force for eight years. [ + ]
SWA releases guidelines for exposure to organophosphate pesticides
Safe Work Australia has released guidelines to help medical practitioners monitor the health of workers exposed to organophosphate pesticides. [ + ]
