Industry News
NSW Govt prioritises mining sector safety in 2021–22 Budget
The NSW Government will invest more than $100 million in the safety and protection of workers in the mining sector, as part of the 2021–22 Budget. [ + ]
Electrical company fined $10K for unsupervised apprentice
An electrical company has been fined after a first-year apprentice with two months' experience was spotted working unsupervised with live equipment. [ + ]
SWA launches campaign to combat lung disease in the workplace
Safe Work Australia has launched a campaign to raise awareness of occupational lung disease. [ + ]
Queensland train driver dies after locomotive and coal train crash
A Queensland Rail train driver has died and two others are injured, after a locomotive and coal train collided in Westwood, west of Rockhampton, on 18 June 2021. [ + ]
Anglo American invests in mine safety after Grosvenor report
Anglo American has invested $5 million to fund underground mining research, following the release of a report into an incident at Grosvenor Mine in 2020. [ + ]
ABF cracks down on imported asbestos-laced building products
The Australian Border Force is taking action against the importation of building materials at risk of containing asbestos, which is prohibited in Australia. [ + ]
Campaign highlights risk of heavy vehicle collisions in mining
The NSW Resources Regulator has conducted a campaign to raise awareness of the risk of collisions involving heavy mining equipment. [ + ]
Man fined $16,000 for unlicensed electrical work
A man has been convicted and fined $16,000 for performing unlicensed electrical work between November 2018 and January 2019. [ + ]
Tasmanian Govt appoints new Chief Inspector of Mines
Andrew Tunstall has been appointed as the Chief Inspector of Mines, after previously serving as the Principal Inspector of Mines since 2008. [ + ]
Guidelines to promote understanding of WHS Entry obligations
SafeWork SA has published guidelines and information about entry permit holders, to help foster an understanding of expectations under the WHS Act. [ + ]
Feedback sought for primary standard for gas installation
Standards Australia is seeking feedback about the revised standard AS/NZS 5601.1, Gas Installation, to support essential safety requirements. [ + ]
Asbestos removalist suspended for safety breaches
SafeWork SA has cracked down on asbestos removalists, issuing an immediate suspension to a Class B asbestos removal licence holder for safety breaches. [ + ]
Company director sentenced to record prison term in WA
Western Australia records its first imprisonment for a work health and safety offence, and the sentence is the longest imprisonment term ever imposed in Australia. [ + ]
Painter fined $40K over fall from skylight
A painter has been fined $40,000 and ordered to pay costs of $3574, after a contractor was seriously injured in a fall through a skylight. [ + ]
Worker dies after being struck by machinery in Victorian factory
A worker suffered head injuries and died after, it is believed, being hit by an attachment on a rubber extrusion machine. It brought the state's toll to 19 for 2021. [ + ]
