Industry News
Calls for workplace sexual harassment reforms
In an effort to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, a diverse range of organisations has banded together to call for a range of reforms. [ + ]
Forklift injury leads to $100K fine for logistics company
A $100,000 fine has been issued to a logistics company after a worker was injured by a forklift. [ + ]
New standards matrix shows OHS changes
With the recent introduction of the AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, a new matrix has been released to help businesses stay abreast of changes. [ + ]
Farmers receive free health checks
A free health and lifestyle assessment service has been provided to Victorian farmers and agricultural workers. [ + ]
Metal prop dropped 56 levels at construction site
A metal prop has fallen from the 56th level of a Melbourne CBD construction site, prompting warnings about the dangers that falling objects pose. [ + ]
Stadium death sees govt agency fined $90K
A $90,000 fine has been issued to a WA Government agency, after a worker died by falling through a skylight in the roof of HBF Stadium. [ + ]
Precast wall panel collapses at construction site
A narrow precast wall has collapsed sideways during an incident at a high-rise building construction site in Queensland. [ + ]
Zero mining fatalities reported for 2017–18
Favourable trends in the mining industry have been highlighted by a recent report from the NSW Resources Regulator. [ + ]
Model WHS laws working as intended, review finds
A recent review of the model WHS laws has provided 34 recommendations to enhance the current WHS framework. [ + ]
Electrocution on rural property kills two women
Two women have died after coming into contact with an electric fence on a rural property in Queensland. [ + ]
Avoid short cuts: enforcing an established safe system of work
The WA Court of Appeal has upheld a District Court decision finding an employer negligent in circumstances where it knew workers were using a 'short cut' rather than the system of work the employer had devised. [ + ]
Global healthy workplaces event held in Melbourne
The 7th Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit will be held in Melbourne from 30 October–1 November 2019. [ + ]
Study reveals risks of infectious diseases at work
A review has recently been conducted into infectious diseases acquired due to exposure in workplaces across the US. [ + ]
