Industry News
Safety alert issued after drill rig contacts overhead powerline
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert, warning machinery operators to take care when working near overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Company, director fined after worker injured in crush incident
A company and its director have been fined more than $50,000 after an employee sustained musculoskeletal injures in a forklift accident. [ + ]
BHP fined $125,000 for worker's serious neck injury
BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd was fined $125,000 on 21 January 2022 after a contractor suffered a lacerated artery from being struck in the neck by a metal shard in September 2017. [ + ]
Vic company fined $30K for unsafe lifting
A heavy-duty manufacturer has been fined more than $30,000 after a trailer fell while being lifted, narrowly missing three workers. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW launches WHS Guide for road freight transport industry
SafeWork NSW has released a safety guide for the road freight transport industry, with practical and tailored information about working in and around vehicles. [ + ]
Asbestos-cement water pipe management guidelines released
ASEA has released guidelines to help water and sewerage providers reduce the risk of exposure to asbestos fibres released from asbestos-cement (AC) pipes. [ + ]
WA releases dangerous goods safety guide
The guide is specifically designed for consignors of dangerous goods packages below placard load quantity. [ + ]
SWA releases guidance to reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation
Safe Work Australia has released a fact sheet to help persons conducting a business or undertaking manage the risks of solar ultraviolate radiation (UVR) in the workplace. [ + ]
Inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week to be held in Sydney
Australian Manufacturing Week is gearing up to showcase the latest manufacturing technologies, processes and support services at the International Convention Centre in June. [ + ]
ACCC concerned over pricing of rapid antigen tests
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has expressed significant concerns about the retail price of rapid antigen tests. [ + ]
Call for better safety procedures after fatigue blamed for rail worksite near hit
The Office of Transport Safety Investigations has called for Sydney Trains to implement a better fatigue management system, after a near hit at Westmead Station was attributed to worker fatigue. [ + ]
WA enacts new program to address sexual harassment in mining
Western Australia has introduced a new safety program to address the issue of workplace sexual harassment and assault in the mining industry. [ + ]
Meat company fined $400K after worker crushed by stag
A meat processing company has been fined over a 2017 incident in which a stockman was killed by a stag. [ + ]
NSW Resources Regulator announces compliance priorities
The NSW Resources Regulator has published the key compliance priorities for January–June 2022, to increase industry confidence in its regulatory activities. [ + ]
Power station charged over workplace arc flash death
A Yallourn power station has been charged with breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a 2018 incident in which a worker died after being burned by an arc flash. [ + ]
