Industry News
Worker suffers serious burns in vehicle LPG tank fire
WHS Queensland believes the worker was using a battery-operated screwdriver to remove screws on the LPG tank. This acted as an ignition source and started a fire. [ + ]
Farm worker dies after being crushed by hay bale
Early investigations indicate the worker had been removing a strap from a front-end loader's trailer when a hay bale became unstable and fell onto him. [ + ]
Ballantine fall lands $38K fine in first of four cases
Valmont WA Pty Ltd has been fined $38,000 and ordered to pay $8054 in costs in the first court case related to 17-year-old Wesley Ballantine's death. [ + ]
One worker dead and two injured after crane hits powerline
A North Queensland worker has died and two others were hospitalised after a crane came into contact with overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Final speakers announced for SAFETYconnect 2019
The final speakers and presentation topics have been announced for SAFETYconnect 2019, incorporating the National Safety Conference (28–29 August). [ + ]
Worker death prompts guidance on tree felling safety
The importance of maintaining an exclusion zone and effective communication when felling trees has been highlighted after a falling tree killed a worker. [ + ]
Worker injured by imported pipe bender
Some imported equipment may not meet Australian Standards, SafeWork SA warned after a Chinese-imported pipe bender failed, injuring a worker. [ + ]
Coalmine workers speak out on mine safety risk factors
Declining job security in coalmining is a major mine safety risk factor, according to a survey conducted by the CFMEU. [ + ]
Chocolate store renovation negligence fine not so sweet
A Perth building company has been fined $5000 for negligence after it failed to carry out or supervise a renovation it had been commissioned to perform on a Fremantle chocolate store. [ + ]
icare starts $3m fund for preventing construction injuries
People, organisations and associations with ideas for preventing injuries in the construction industry could access a share of $3 million in funding as part of a new initiative by NSW workers compensation provider icare. [ + ]
