Industry News
Three high risk work licences suspended after safety breaches
Three workers have had their licences suspended for up to 12 months after a series of safety breaches involving overhead powerlines. [ + ]
New changes to electrical licensing laws in NT
The Electrical Safety Act 2022 and Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 have commenced in the Northern Territory, marking important changes to the licensing of electrical contractors and workers. [ + ]
Health and safety reps attend WHS consultation in Orange
SafeWork NSW has hosted a free forum in Orange, to help health and safety representatives learn more about consultation at the workplace. [ + ]
Electrical safety alert issued for old-style meter boxes
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert to warn the general public and electrical workers of the risk of electric shock from damaged service fuse holders in old-style meter boxes. [ + ]
Meeting examines ILO Conventions for a safe work environment
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has held a public hearing for its inquiries into two International Labour Organization conventions, for a safe and healthy work environment. [ + ]
Engineered stone ban now in effect across Australia
Every state and territory in Australia has now prohibited the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. [ + ]
Engineered stone ban takes effect in Victoria
Australia's nationwide ban on engineered stone has come into effect in Victoria. The ban prohibits the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone. [ + ]
Changes to WorkSafe incident notification in Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria has announced new requirements for workplaces notifying the organisation about serious safety incidents. [ + ]
Company fined $40K after worker falls from roof
A steel fabrication and installation company has been fined after a worker sustained serious injuries from falling almost 4 metres through a gap in the roof on a job site in Geelong. [ + ]
SWA releases guidance to support engineered stone ban
Safe Work Australia has released new guidance regarding the ban on the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone products. [ + ]
Qld asbestos manufacturer fined $1.21 million
A Queensland asbestos manufacturer has been fined for general damages and loss of life expectancy after a 77-year-old former worker was exposed to asbestos products. [ + ]
Nominations open for NT Electrical Safety Board
NT WorkSafe is seeking nominations from individuals to join the inaugural Electrical Safety Board. [ + ]
Compliance inspections to protect NSW workers from silicosis
The NSW Government has announced that it will deploy SafeWork NSW inspectors to enforce the forthcoming engineered stone ban and protect workers from silicosis. [ + ]
New laws to protect Qld workers from discrimination, harassment
The Queensland Government has introduced new laws to protect workers from discrimination, vilification, sexual harassment, victimisation and other unlawful behaviours. [ + ]
Model WHS regulations finalised ahead of engineered stone ban
Safe Work Australia has finalised the amendments to the model Work Health and Safety Regulations to protect workers from the risks of exposure to respirable crystalline silica. [ + ]
