Industry News
Deadly duck farm fall lands $150K fine: court finding
Melbourne County Court has fined a duck farm operator's trustee and a maintenance contractor $75,000 each, following the death of a worker at a property near Nhill. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA releases manual task guides for electricians
Electricians can now access a set of fact sheets that help highlight risks and prevent injury while performing manual tasks. [ + ]
High-pressure clean of asbestos roof generates $3500 fine
A ruling from the Southport Magistrates Court has highlighted the dangers of cleaning asbestos roofs and the importance of following codes of practice. [ + ]
Fatigue-related event likely cause of 2018 truck collision
A 2018 dump truck collision was likely caused by a fatigue-related event such as a microsleep or medical episode, according to the NSW Resources Regulator. [ + ]
Piling rig drill head falls, injures worker
May saw two reported drill components fall from piling rigs, according to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. Here's how to prevent similar incidents. [ + ]
Union declares "safety crisis" after coalmine worker death
Queensland's mining union has declared a "safety crisis" after a 27-year-old coalmine worker died on the weekend. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria releases guidance on AED use
WorkSafe Victoria has released new guidance on the use of automated external defibrillators to empower workers to use the device during a cardiac arrest crisis. [ + ]
Lack of training a factor in injured worker case
A June 2019 ruling by a Queensland court emphasises the need for young workers to receive appropriate training. [ + ]
Victorian firefighters to access cancer compensation
Career and volunteer firefighters that meet certain requirements can now access presumptive compensation for specified cancers contracted during their service. [ + ]
