Industry News
Queensland crackdown on unlicensed electrical work
Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is targeting and prosecuting electricians who advertise and undertake unlicensed electrical work. [ + ]
NSW transport and freight industry receives COVID-19 guidance
The NSW Government has released guidance for the transport and freight industry to help navigate and minimise the risks associated with coronavirus. [ + ]
Managing mobile crane work health and safety risks
After a young worker was seriously injured while operating a mobile crane, WorkCover Queensland has urged PCBUs to manage the WHS risks when using mobile cranes. [ + ]
SafeWork SA undertakes compliance checks on MEWPs
SafeWork SA has announced that it will carry out cross-industry compliance checks on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) for a period of three months. [ + ]
Qld WHS Prosecutor to handle serious RHS prosecutions
Following recent legislative amendments, serious Resources Safety and Health prosecutions in Queensland will be referred to the independent WHS Prosecutor. [ + ]
Tough mine safety laws a safety net for resources sector
Queensland has implemented Australia's toughest mine safety laws, and established a resources safety and health authority, to protect workers in the resources sector. [ + ]
Health and safety organisations call for respirator register
Health and safety organisations and the ACTU are calling for the establishment of a national register for approved respirators, to protect Australians' health. [ + ]
