Industry News
Two deaths over tragic Labour Day weekend
Two workers have died in separate incidents over the Labour Day long weekend in Victoria; WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the deaths. [ + ]
Developer fined $180K over Enfield building collapse
A construction company and its director have been fined a total of $220,000 after excavations led to the collapse of a neighbouring building. [ + ]
Bakery fined $90,000 for breaching safety procedures
A Queensland bakery has been fined $90,000 for breaching safety procedures, after a worker sustained severe permanent injuries while cleaning an oven loader. [ + ]
Hazard prevention around plant machinery
A worker was seriously injured in December 2019 after his hand was caught in a hopper. Here is how to prevent similar injuries around plant machinery. [ + ]
Worker crushed to death by falling steel beam
A worker has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at a residential construction site in Melbourne; WorkSafe Victoria is investigating. [ + ]
Employer fined $40K for acid accident
The director of cleaning chemicals manufacturer B&J Industries was fined $40,000 after an employee sustained permanent scarring from an acetic acid spill. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria probes fatal Wallan train crash
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the derailment of a Sydney-Melbourne passenger train that led to two deaths in Wallan, Victoria. [ + ]
Maintaining worker safety around plant hydraulic systems
Operating plant hydraulic systems presents many risks for workers; SafeWork SA has issued a safety alert to minimise the risks of plant usage. [ + ]
