Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Worker killed while loading excavator
An investigation is underway after a Northern Territory worker died at a plant hire business in Tivendale on Monday, 29 April. [ + ]
Telecom company certified for safety
IS045001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification has just been awarded to Huawei. [ + ]
Worker crushed to death by forklift load
A worker has been killed after he was crushed by a forklift load that slipped from its tines. [ + ]
Workers warned to prepare for flu season
As flu season approaches, businesses are being urged to take steps to protect their workplaces from illness. [ + ]
