Industry News
Two regional deaths prompt WorkSafe WA investigation
WorkSafe WA investigators are inspecting two separate incidents that led to the deaths of two men in Emu Flats and Benger. [ + ]
SWA releases resources for halved silica dust WES
Safe Work Australia has published resources for PCBUs working with respirable crystalline silica, after the workplace exposure standard for silica dust was halved. [ + ]
'Preventable' workplace death prompts $800K fine
A liquid waste treatment facility in Yatala, Queensland, has been fined $800,000 after an incident in which a worker was burnt to death. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria reviews young worker compensation payments
WorkSafe Victoria is reviewing weekly compensation payments for young workers, after an error in calculating increment dates was discovered in 2019. [ + ]
SafeWork SA cracks down on asbestos licence holder compliance
SafeWork SA inspectors have commenced a proactive compliance campaign after suspending a class B removal licence for non-compliance. [ + ]
$40K fine after workplace incident leads to amputation
A sheet metal fabrication company has been fined $40,000 after a workplace incident that led to a work experience student having to amputate the tip of his finger. [ + ]
Qld Mines Minister announces resignation from politics
Queensland's mining and resources sector has described Mine Safety Minister Anthony Lynham as a safety reformer, following news of his retirement from politics. [ + ]
Freak accident leads to serious injuries and $30K fine
A cattle company in Central Australia has pleaded guilty and been fined $30,000 after a freak accident left two workers seriously injured. [ + ]
NSW bushfire inquiry calls for more hazard reduction
The NSW Government has released an independent Bushfire Inquiry Report, which accepted all 76 recommendations made after the 2019–20 bushfire season. [ + ]
