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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
WHS breaches prompt over 100 notices for SA construction sites
SafeWork SA inspectors have issued more than 100 statutory notices across residential construction sites in South Australia, for height and scaffolding risks. [ + ]
