Thirty finalists have been selected for Queensland's 2019 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards for their outstanding health and safety achievements.  [ + ]

A residential construction site's safety procedures are under the spotlight after a small crane overturned while lifting a load from a large truck. [ + ]

A coalmine has been prevented from using all vehicles after an inspection revealed multiple alleged breaches of safe light vehicle operation procedures. [ + ]

WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert after a hoist failure on a mining site caused a 20 t counterweight to fall 30 m from its operating position. [ + ]

The CFMMEU and its former official have been fined $34K after the official "intentionally hindered and obstructed" works due to false safety concerns. [ + ]

If passed, individuals could face life imprisonment, or businesses, fines up to $10 million, if reckless or negligent conduct has caused a workplace fatality. [ + ]

A Canberra construction site has received a Stop Work Notice after Access Canberra found the builders had failed to get approval for the works. [ + ]

A worker has died after a dozer collided with their light vehicle at the Snapper Mineral Sands Mine in August. [ + ]