Industry News
Heavy machinery hits houses, sparks warnings
Two serious incidents have prompted warnings about the dangers of heavy machinery. [ + ]
Electrical company convicted after apprentice killed
The death of an unsupervised third-year apprentice electrician has led to a conviction and $300,000 fine for the company. [ + ]
Forklift driver suffers leg amputation
A Queensland forklift driver has allegedly had his leg amputated during an incident in which the forklift he was driving struck a bollard. [ + ]
Truck driver awarded for life-saving actions
A Melbourne truck driver who saved a fellow driver from a fire has been recognised for his quick thinking. [ + ]
Vic safety award finalists revealed
The 27 finalists for the 2018 WorkSafe Awards have now been announced. [ + ]
Occupational cancers masterclass in Qld
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has a new masterclass focusing on occupational cancers. [ + ]
ISO 45001 published as joint Australian/New Zealand Standard
International standard for guiding a systems-based approach to occupational health and safety — ISO 45001 — has been published as a joint Australian/New Zealand Standard. [ + ]
NZ reviews chemical management safety
The way that chemicals are managed in New Zealand is about to undergo some changes. [ + ]
New program targets construction suicide rates
A new program aimed at reducing suicide rates in the construction industry has been launched by redundancy fund Incolink in Victoria. [ + ]
Govt funds driver fatigue testing technology
New field trials of technology designed to test driver fatigue are being funded by the federal government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). [ + ]
Robot and drone technology could improve safety underground
CSIRO's Data61 is competing in the US SubT Challenge to develop technology that could improve safety for first responders in underground environments. [ + ]
