Industry News
New model Code of Practice on managing fatigue risks at work published
A new model Code of Practice has been published, providing practical guidance to employers on how to manage health and safety risks related to fatigue at work. [ + ]
Comcare's National Work Health and Safety Awards — winners announced
The winners of the five categories of Comcare's biennial National Work Health and Safety Awards, now in their 20th year, have been announced. [ + ]
$340K enforceable undertaking follows conveyor belt injury
After a worker's hand was injured in a conveyor belt, a fruit packing company has pledged to spend $340,000 to improve health and safety outcomes. [ + ]
Grants of up to $500K available for 'recovery through work' initiatives
Until Friday, 14 November, grant applications of up to $500,000 will be available for new initiatives and programs for Victorians with a work-related physical injury. [ + ]
$897,500 fine follows fatal crane chain crush injuries
A drill services company has been fined $897,500 over the death of a worker who was trapped between an overhead crane chain and a handrail on a skid assembly. [ + ]
Investigation underway following Cobar mine double fatality
An investigation is underway by the NSW Resources Regulator following a double fatality that occurred at an underground metalliferous mine on 28 October. [ + ]
November is National Asbestos Awareness Month
November is National Asbestos Awareness Month — here are some key asbestos facts and available resources. [ + ]
Record $975K fine follows 16-year-old labourer death
An industrial spray painting and sandblasting company has been dealt the biggest ever fine under Western Australia's workplace safety and health laws. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria launches 12 free, expert-led webinars
WorkSafe Victoria's annual Health and Safety Month webinar series has begun — running from 27–31 October. [ + ]
'Shocking statistics' prompt SA powerlines safety message
SA's electricity distributor and WHS regulator have used so-called 'shocking statistics' to highlight the need for vigilance working around overhead and underground powerlines. [ + ]
Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025 released
The Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025 report has been released, providing the latest national data on work-related fatalities, injuries and disease. [ + ]
NSW launches new Silica Worker Register
To monitor and track the health of at-risk workers undertaking high-risk processing of crystalline silica substances, NSW has launched the new Silica Worker Register. [ + ]
4.1-metre fall through unguarded skylight lands $140K in fines
In WA, an air-conditioning company and a company director have been fined a total of $140,000 after a worker fell approximately 4.1 metres through an unguarded skylight. [ + ]
Inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner to open WHS Show Sydney
Janet Schorer, the inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner, will officially open the Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney, running 22–23 October at the Sydney Showground. [ + ]
Intensive care nurse named inaugural SafeWork SA HSR of the Year
From more than 200 health and safety representatives (HSRs) across South Australia, senior clinical nurse Fiona Noble has been named the inaugural SafeWork SA HSR of the Year. [ + ]
