Industry News
NT industrial manslaughter laws to be debated by end 2019
If passed, individuals could face life imprisonment, or businesses, fines up to $10 million, if reckless or negligent conduct has caused a workplace fatality. [ + ]
Stop Work Notice issued for failure to get safety approvals
A Canberra construction site has received a Stop Work Notice after Access Canberra found the builders had failed to get approval for the works. [ + ]
Worker dies in dozer, light vehicle collision
A worker has died after a dozer collided with their light vehicle at the Snapper Mineral Sands Mine in August. [ + ]
Wall collapse kills man at building site
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a 56-year-old man after a brick wall collapsed on him at a Ballarat residential building site. [ + ]
Developer fined $180K for worker fall
A developer has been convicted and fined $180,000 after a work-experience student fell six metres and sustained serious injuries at a Canberra worksite in 2016. [ + ]
Worker injured after arms get trapped in pulling winch
A worker has suffered traumatic injuries to both arms after becoming trapped by a pulling winch. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. [ + ]
Reset renews mine and quarry workers' safety focus
Almost 50,000 Qld mine and quarry workers have completed safety resets, after the state experienced six deaths of mine and quarry workers in 12 months. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA to perform high-risk pressure vessel inspections
WorkSafe WA inspectors will be visiting plants with high-risk pressure vessels to help improve compliance with relevant safety regulations. [ + ]
