Industry News
Feedback sought for amendments to mine and petroleum site laws
Interested parties can now provide feedback regarding proposed amendments to legislation about work health and safety and mines and petroleum sites. [ + ]
SWA resources mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Safe Work Australia has released resources to help individuals and businesses mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, as well as Workers' Memorial Day. [ + ]
Residential construction sites mismanaging risk of falls
A SafeWork SA safety campaign has identified key trends that reveal the dangers of working at height on residential construction sites. [ + ]
Qld calls on nation to catch up with its labour hire laws
Three years after the implementation of its labour hire laws, Queensland has called on the Australian Government for national action to protect workers. [ + ]
Hosing herbicide into stormwater drain leads to $15K fine
A Goulburn company that hosed a herbicide into a stormwater drain, out of concern for worker safety, has been fined $15,000 by the NSW EPA. [ + ]
Entries open for WorkSafe Tasmania Awards 2021
Entries have opened for the WorkSafe Tasmania Awards; the awards recognise the efforts of individuals and organisations to promote work health and safety. [ + ]
MCA commends government response to Respect@Work Report
The Minerals Council of Australia has committed to working with the Australian Government to implement legislative reforms to stamp out workplace sexual harassment. [ + ]
Car stacker elevator electrocution kills worker
A 21-year-old man died last month after being electrocuted while working alone in a West Melbourne building site, bringing the Victorian fatality toll to 10 for 2021. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2021 WorkSafe Awards
Nominations are open for Victoria's 2021 WorkSafe Awards, to celebrate individuals and businesses that have made a difference to workplace health and safety. [ + ]
Qld company fined after worker fatally crushed by tractor
A North Queensland produce company has been fined $150,000 after a worker was crushed when he dismounted from a moving tractor. [ + ]
Don't fall for it: reducing workplace slips, trips and falls
SafeWork SA has urged workplaces to have adequate systems in place to reduce the risk of falls, after it recorded 357 interventions about falls from height. [ + ]
Company, director fined after worker trapped beneath hoist
A Campbellfield manufacturer and its director have been fined $60,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries when he was crushed under a robotic hoist. [ + ]
Qld ESO issues injunction against unlicensed operator
Queensland's Electrical Safety Office has been granted an injunction against a rogue operator accused of performing unlicensed electrical work. [ + ]
Campaign gives workplace safety a common language
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a multilingual campaign to inform non-English speakers about key safety issues in the workplace, in 19 languages. [ + ]
The link between heavy vehicle maintenance and road safety
A report has analysed the link between vehicle standards and safety performance, revealing that maintaining vehicles can improve road safety and minimise risk. [ + ]
