Industry News
Family and Injured Worker Support Group holds first meeting
SafeWork NSW's 'Family and Injured Worker Support Group' has addressed workplace fatalities and injuries as part of its inaugural meeting. [ + ]
NSW Government grants $3.3m for farm safety
The NSW Government will provide $3.3 million in funding to support safety on NSW farms, with $2.8 million allocated to the Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program. [ + ]
SafeWork SA calls for compliance for imported plant, machinery
SafeWork SA has reminded businesses to ensure all plant and machinery imported from overseas complies with Australian Standards. [ + ]
NSW Government invests in workplace safety
The NSW Government will allocate funding to enhance workplace safety and wellbeing, and to improve the physical and mental health of all workers. [ + ]
Deputy Premier tables report on review of WHS (MPS) laws
The NSW Deputy Premier has tabled the report into the statutory review of the WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) laws; the review has made 40 recommendations for improvements to the laws. [ + ]
Building supervisor fined for non-compliance
The supervisor of a house construction in WA has been fined $5000 for failing to comply with approved plans or building standards for the house. [ + ]
Vic farm worker dies of electrocution
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a farm worker was electrocuted while operating a telehandler and subsequently died. [ + ]
Tower crane audit finds limited knowledge among owners
A WorkSafe WA inspection program for tower crane maintenance has found that tower crane owners have a limited understanding of inspection procedures for cranes. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia updates WHS regulations for GHS 7
Safe Work Australia has updated the Model WHS Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) Amendment 2020 ahead of the two-year transition to GHS 7, commencing in January 2021. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW conducts campaign to reduce risky electrical work
SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit construction sites to ensure electricians are operating safely and have the right control measures to manage electrical risks. [ + ]
SafeWork SA issues expiation for high-risk work without licence
SafeWork SA has issued a $2160 expiation to a construction business, for allowing a worker to operate machinery without a high-risk work licence. [ + ]