Industry News
National Safe Work Month promotes WHS through COVID-19
Safe Work Australia has announced the theme for National Safe Work Month in October: Work Health and Safety through COVID-19. [ + ]
Vic hire company fined $85,000 after worker death
A Victorian equipment hire company has been fined $85,000 following the death of a worker who was loading lift equipment onto a truck. [ + ]
Two Victorian lives claimed in "tragic 48 hours"
Two workers have died in separate incidents in what WorkSafe Victoria has described as "a tragic 48 hours". It brings the state's toll to 42 for 2020. [ + ]
Silo collapse triggers safety warning
WorkCover Queensland has issued a warning about the risks of working with transportable silos, following an on-farm incident in Queensland. [ + ]
Preventing death and serious injury when felling trees
After a man was fatally struck by a tree while felling it with a chainsaw, WorkCover Queensland has issued guidance to prevent similar incidents in future. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW Awards open nominations, announce new category
Nominations are open for the 2020 SafeWork NSW Awards, which will now recognise businesses that have best responded to the challenges of COVID-19. [ + ]
Fraudulent construction training courses offered online
As misleading websites offer discounted white card courses, NT workers must attain their white card through an approved registered training organisation. [ + ]
VBA urges COVID-19 caution as building, plumbing continue
Following the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, the VBA has urged Victorians to take extra precautions when using a builder or plumber. [ + ]
WA electrician fined $27,000 for potentially fatal error
A North Perth electrician has been fined $27,000 for a potentially lethal wiring error at a building site in Rockingham. [ + ]
