Industry News
CFMMEU and official penalised for reckless conduct
The CFMMEU and one of its officials have been fined $54,540 for failing to comply with occupational health and safety requirements at the Monash Freeway upgrade project. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia publishes WHS guidance for concrete pumping
Safe Work Australia has published guidance to help PCBUs manage the work health and safety risks associated with concrete pumping on construction sites. [ + ]
Roofing truss manufacturer charged for unsafe work practices
A Melbourne roofing truss manufacturer has been charged for failing to reduce the risk to health and safety during the delivery of trusses. [ + ]
Mining sector backs Respect@Work reforms
The Minerals Council of Australia has voiced its support for the implementation of the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work Amendment Bill, to eliminate workplace sexual harassment. [ + ]
Newcrest Mining fined $105K after worker attacked by dingoes
A West Australian mining company has been fined after an employee was attacked by dingoes while working at its Pilbara mine site. [ + ]
Mine death leads to 38 charges and $37.1m in possible penalties
Bootu Creek mine operator OM (Manganese) and its chief operating officer are facing 38 charges for reckless conduct after the death of a mine superintendent in 2019. [ + ]
WA publishes new Work Health and Safety Act information online
Information about Western Australia's new Work Health and Safety Act has been published online, to help people understand their health and safety duties. [ + ]
NT cattle contractor charged after 2019 Avgas drum explosion
An NT cattle-mustering contractor has been convicted and fined $20,000 after a young worker was severely burnt in an explosion and left for six days before being hospitalised. [ + ]
Fire and emergency management sector to convene virtually at AFAC21
At AFAC21 (5–8 October), more than 100 conference presenters across seven immersive streams will take a holistic approach to emergency prevention, management and recovery. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW carries out compliance blitz to combat COVID
SafeWork NSW officers have visited construction sites across Sydney to ensure the implementation of safety measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. [ + ]
Developer fined $75K for multiple safety breaches
A developer has been convicted and fined $75,000 for repeatedly failing to address safety issues at a Doncaster building site. [ + ]
Audit report highlights need for trained ground support personnel
A second compliance campaign, focused on mobile elevating work platforms, has highlighted the need for trained ground support personnel in the event of an emergency. [ + ]
NSW Resources Regulator provides COVID-19 advice for mine workers
The NSW Resources Regulator has published updated information for mine operators, regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak and the enactment of COVID-19 protocols. [ + ]
Smallgoods manufacturer fined $30K after worker fall
A manufacturer has been fined $30,000 after a worker fell 1.5 metres from a stack of pallets while unloading a delivery truck, sustaining a fractured skull. [ + ]
Roof plumber fall lands WA company $450,000 fine
A roofing company is one of the first companies to be prosecuted and fined under Western Australia's regime of stronger penalties introduced in October 2018. [ + ]
