Industry News
One worker dead and two injured after crane hits powerline
A North Queensland worker has died and two others were hospitalised after a crane came into contact with overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Final speakers announced for SAFETYconnect 2019
The final speakers and presentation topics have been announced for SAFETYconnect 2019, incorporating the National Safety Conference (28–29 August). [ + ]
Worker death prompts guidance on tree felling safety
The importance of maintaining an exclusion zone and effective communication when felling trees has been highlighted after a falling tree killed a worker. [ + ]
Worker injured by imported pipe bender
Some imported equipment may not meet Australian Standards, SafeWork SA warned after a Chinese-imported pipe bender failed, injuring a worker. [ + ]
Coalmine workers speak out on mine safety risk factors
Declining job security in coalmining is a major mine safety risk factor, according to a survey conducted by the CFMEU. [ + ]
Chocolate store renovation negligence fine not so sweet
A Perth building company has been fined $5000 for negligence after it failed to carry out or supervise a renovation it had been commissioned to perform on a Fremantle chocolate store. [ + ]
DNRME seeks feedback on Qld mining "safety reset"
The safety reset will involve discussions between management, operational staff and relevant union representatives on risks and safe practices. [ + ]
icare starts $3m fund for preventing construction injuries
People, organisations and associations with ideas for preventing injuries in the construction industry could access a share of $3 million in funding as part of a new initiative by NSW workers compensation provider icare. [ + ]
Builder fined $75K after "serious" circular saw injury
A Toowoomba builder has been fined $75,000 after their failure to instruct a worker in safe circular saw use resulted in physical and psychological injuries. [ + ]
Tradesman fined $6K in relation to bullying young workers
A Hunter tradesman has been convicted and fined $6000 after his bullying behaviour negatively impacted two young workers' mental health and safety, according to SafeWork NSW. [ + ]
