Industry News
SafeWork NSW conducts campaign to reduce risky electrical work
SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit construction sites to ensure electricians are operating safely and have the right control measures to manage electrical risks. [ + ]
SafeWork SA issues expiation for high-risk work without licence
SafeWork SA has issued a $2160 expiation to a construction business, for allowing a worker to operate machinery without a high-risk work licence. [ + ]
Company fined $16K for unsafe demolition, asbestos removal
A demolition company and its two directors have been fined $16,000 for improperly demolishing a house which had asbestos-containing material. [ + ]
Vic Govt invests $500,000 in start-up contracts
The Victorian Government has allocated $500,000 worth of IT contract work to three local start-ups to develop technology solutions for workplace safety, transport and education. [ + ]
Report: COVID-19 prompts 533 workers compensation claims
Safe Work Australia has released a snapshot of workers compensation claims related to COVID-19 up to 31 July 2020. [ + ]
Virtual safety simulator to help SA heavy vehicle drivers
Heavy vehicle drivers in South Australia will be able to practise navigating the South Eastern Freeway descent with a training simulator. [ + ]
Unplanned explosive incident at underground mine
SafeWork SA is reminding mine operators to develop, implement and maintain safe systems of work, after an explosives incident at an underground mine. [ + ]
$660,000 enforceable undertaking to improve bus safety
Buslink NT will commit to $660,000 worth of improvements after a bus rollaway incident in 2017 led to the death of a bus driver. [ + ]
Research reveals health effects of Hazelwood mine fire
Research into the health effects of the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire has revealed an increased risk of death in smoke-impacted areas during and after the fire. [ + ]
Signs your workplace does not take mental health seriously
The Black Dog Institute is urging workplaces to proactively support employees who need mental health support by implementing proven programs. [ + ]
