Industry News
Regulation of heavy vehicle driver fatigue reviewed
An issues paper has been released by the National Transport Commission (NTC) seeking input on the regulation of fatigue management. [ + ]
Firefighter safety helmet awarded for innovation
An innovative firefighting helmet has been the recipient of a design award in New Zealand. [ + ]
New eligibility requirements for electrical contractors
New electrical contractor licence eligibility requirements have come into effect in Queensland. [ + ]
Soldier death sees Defence Dept charged
Charges have been laid against the Department of Defence after a soldier died during a training exercise. [ + ]
Farm manager fined $60K over fencing injury
A Queensland property manager has been fined $60,000 for failing to use a locking pin that could have prevented a worker being injured. [ + ]
Unsafe worksites see apartment developer fined $80K
An $80,000 fine has been issued to a residential apartment developer after multiple safety breaches were detected at two of its construction sites. [ + ]
WA driver medical standards updated
Amendments to regulations surrounding driver medical standards have now come into effect in Western Australia. [ + ]
Supermarket chain introduces defibrillators at all stores
Woolworths is planning to roll out defibrillators at all of its stores across Australia, in an effort to save lives. [ + ]
Falling death sparks $300K fine
A conviction and fine has been issued to a shopfitting company and its director, after one of its workers died in a fall. [ + ]
New laws for solar farm safety
Consistent safety standards on solar farms in Queensland will be enforced by new legislation coming into effect on 13 May 2019. [ + ]
