Industry News
Electrical company and its director charged after worker death
An electrical services company and its director have been charged after failures in the workplace resulted in the death of a fourth-year apprentice electrician. [ + ]
SafeWork SA's first annual activity report reaches parliament
SafeWork SA's first annual activity report has been tabled in parliament following a recommendation from SA ICAC's evaluation last year. [ + ]
Mine worker death under investigation by NSW Resources Regulator
A worker has died at Bulga Open Cut mine after being found unconscious and unresponsive in the cabin of the rubber-tyred dozer he was operating.
[ + ]Excavator bucket detaches from semiautomatic quick hitch, crushes leg
A worker's leg has been crushed after an excavator bucket unexpectedly disconnected from height during a house demolition. [ + ]
Building company charged for failure to cover floor holes
A building company has been charged with failing to apply mesh to holes or openings in floors after a labour hire backpacker fell 13 floors to her death. [ + ]
Qld launches campaign to help cultivate farm safety
Queenslanders, help keep your workmates safe by sharing your farm safety tips to Twitter via #safefarmqld. [ + ]
New standard to help ensure battery storage sector safety
A new standard designed to ensure battery systems' safety, consistency and reliability has been released in a bid to help fill industry knowledge gaps. [ + ]
Mine issued 13 prohibition notices for unsafe structures
Thuddungra Mine has ceased processing operations after receiving 13 prohibition notices for unsafe conveyor, screening, cyclone and bin structures. [ + ]
