Industry News
ACCC issues safety warning for quad bikes and SSVs
The ACCC has urged those riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles (SSVs) to stay safe, by wearing helmets and installing operator protection devices. [ + ]
Manufacturer incurs $400,000 fine after fatal accident
A steel fabrication workshop in Wodonga, Victoria, has been charged after a worker was crushed to death between two staircases. [ + ]
Three men hospitalised after falls at work sites
Three men have been hospitalised after suffering falls at work sites, prompting WorkSafe to warn employers to take fall risks seriously. [ + ]
Two NSW mine incidents in 4 days
Incidents have occurred at the Ulan Underground Mine and Woodlawn Mine in the span of four days, resulting in two workers sustaining serious injuries. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW warns transport industry of fall risks
Inspectors from SafeWork NSW will visit businesses in the transport, distribution and warehousing sectors, to reduce injuries related to falls. [ + ]
Mining company fined $136K over injured worker
A mining company has been fined $136,000 over an incident at Doyalson's Manning Colliery where a worker sustained a serious head injury. [ + ]
Burn incident sees paint manufacturer fined $75K
A paint mixing and manufacturing company has been fined $75,750 and ordered to upskill key staff after a worker was severely burnt while cleaning. [ + ]
Charges laid over death in Victorian milk processing plant
WorkSafe has charged Big Hill Cranes, A-1 Engineering and an engineer after a man was killed in an accident at a decommissioned milk factory in Victoria. [ + ]
