Industry News
Safety fears over unsupervised electrical apprentices
Multiple instances of apprentices performing electrical work without supervision have been uncovered during flood recovery activity in North Queensland. [ + ]
$60K fine for food retailer over injured worker offences
A $60,000 fine has been issued to a food retailer over seven offences it committed with regards to an injured worker. [ + ]
Workers compensation comparison report released
A report detailing the differences between compensation arrangements for Australian and New Zealand workers has been published by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Faulty generator sees tunnel workers evacuated
Generator problems last week prompted the evacuation of more than 300 workers from the WestConnex motorway tunnel. [ + ]
Claims of bullying on NT construction sites
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) has alleged that CFMMEU is undermining safety on construction sites through bullying. [ + ]
Chemical stockpile removal process now underway
Work is currently underway to remove a stockpile of chemicals stored at eight sites around Epping and Campellfield. [ + ]
Fishing vessel death sparks safety program
A new program has been developed to improve safety in the fishing industry, following the death of Ryan Donoghue on a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Carpentaria. [ + ]
WA program tackles community healthcare violence
An inspection program aimed at redressing violence and aggression in community health care is being implemented by WorkSafe WA. [ + ]
No-blame safety investigations for heavy vehicle crashes
Independent, no-blame safety investigations should be considered for road crashes involving heavy vehicles, according to the Australian Trucking Association. [ + ]
