Industry News
Machinery crushes abattoir worker
The 46-year-old worker died after being crushed by a hydraulically operated stainless steel bucket while manually handling goat carcasses. [ + ]
WorkSafe Awards winners announced
A knifeless conveyor belt splicing technique and hot water system hoist were among the winners at this year's WorkSafe Awards. [ + ]
Employers urged to ensure safe vehicle movement after several deaths
The warning comes after the results of a coronial inquest into a 2015 death were released and follows several other serious incidents involving vehicles. [ + ]
Company skewered with $110K over impaled worker
A building company has been fined $110,000 and ordered to pay $1097.95 in costs after a worker fell and was impaled on a steel bar while constructing a house. [ + ]
Homebuilder fined $77K for failing to control fall from height risks
A Queensland homebuilder has been fined $77,200 after failing to control fall from height risks at two worksites. [ + ]
Man dies after falling six metres — likely from a ladder
A man has died after falling six metres — likely from a ladder — while working on an air-conditioning system at a civic centre. [ + ]
Unlicensed labour hire company slapped with $75K fine
An unlicensed labour hire company has been fined $75,000 for supplying workers to another business, in breach of the Labour Hire Licensing Act. [ + ]
Duty holders called to clean up after West Footscray fire
The owners and occupiers of last year's West Footscray fire site have been demanded to remove waste and render any residual dangerous goods harmless. [ + ]
Meat slicer seriously injures worker
WHS Queensland is investigating after a young worker suffered serious hand injuries at a meat processing plant. [ + ]
