Industry News
Melbourne electrician dies while working under house
A 37-year-old electrician has died while working under a house in Croydon, Melbourne. WorkSafe Victorian is investigating the incident. [ + ]
Waste recycling company fined after multiple incidents
SKM Recycling has been fined $115,000 and ordered to pay costs of $18,000 following two separate incidents at its Laverton recycling sorting facility. [ + ]
Qld Govt expands storage facility for PPE supplies
The Palaszczuk government had expanded a bulk storage site at Inala to house personal protective equipment (PPE) by tens of millions of pieces. [ + ]
Coalminer diagnosed with coal workers' pneumoconiosis
The NSW Resources Regulator has investigated how a worker with 41 years of coalmining experience could have contracted coal workers' pneumoconiosis. [ + ]
Advisory group established to improve workplace safety
The NSW Government has established the Family and Injured Worker Support Group to help shape NSW workplace policy and support services. [ + ]
SafeWork SA issues fragile roof safety alert
Following two separate incidents that led to workers falling from height, SafeWork SA has issued a safety alert about risk management while working on roofs. [ + ]
Inspections raise concerns about commercial kitchen safety
A proactive inspection program conducted by WorkSafe WA has raised concerns about safety issues in commercial kitchens in workplaces. [ + ]
$800K enforceable undertaking for Maules Creek Coal Mine
A truck collision at Maules Creek Coal Mine will cost Maules Creek Coal $800,000 after the NSW Resources Regulator approved an enforceable undertaking. [ + ]
SafeWork SA suspends licence for asbestos assessor
SafeWork SA has suspended the licence for an asbestos assessor, after an investigation found that the assessor did not undertake proper clearance inspection. [ + ]
