Industry News
Victorian farmer struck and killed by machinery
A man has died after being struck by a post hole digger at a farm in Raywood, bringing Victoria's total number of workplace deaths this year to 13. [ + ]
Forklift-induced injury leads to $90,000 fine
Queensland poultry processor Gemfire has been fined $90,000 after a worker was run over by a forklift that had its reverse warning beepers turned off. [ + ]
Electric shock sparks $250,000 fine
A Queensland billboard company has been fined $250,000 after a worker received an electric shock from a powerline the company knew was a hazard. [ + ]
Workers urged to take care during wet weather
WorkSafe Victoria is urging construction and farm workers to take extra safety precautions as wet weather increases risk of slips, trips and falls. [ + ]
Mobile plant strikes horse race spectators
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have issued an incident alert after a mobile plant struck spectators at a horseracing event earlier this year. [ + ]
Return to Work program implementation deadline passes
With the 31 May deadline behind us, NSW businesses' Return to Work programs should now be compliant with the SIRA's 2017 guidelines. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on new GHS rollout
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback as it looks to adopt version seven of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. [ + ]
UK floor layer killed by toxic fumes, companies fined
The death of a floor layer in the UK has seen a supplier and flooring company fined over lack of safety precautions. [ + ]
