Industry News
Stop the shock: new campaign reinforces electrical safety
The NSW Government has launched a new campaign to highlight the importance of electrical safety for workers and home owners. [ + ]
Construction safety issues improving in Throsby
WorkSafe ACT inspectors have noted an improvement in WHS standards across residential construction sites in Throsby, as part of Operation Safe Prospect. [ + ]
Report: 53% work-related fatalities decrease between 2007 and 2019
A report released by Safe Work Australia has revealed that the rate of work-related fatalities has decreased by 53% between 2007 and 2019. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]