Industry News
Operator loses leg to skidder winch
A forestry skidder operator has been severely injured after his leg was caught in the machine's cable winch. The cause of the incident is currently unknown. [ + ]
Melbourne Health charged after patient death
Melbourne Health has been charged with breaching section 23 (1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, in relation to a patient's death in 2013. [ + ]
Victorian farmer struck and killed by machinery
A man has died after being struck by a post hole digger at a farm in Raywood, bringing Victoria's total number of workplace deaths this year to 13. [ + ]
Forklift-induced injury leads to $90,000 fine
Queensland poultry processor Gemfire has been fined $90,000 after a worker was run over by a forklift that had its reverse warning beepers turned off. [ + ]
Electric shock sparks $250,000 fine
A Queensland billboard company has been fined $250,000 after a worker received an electric shock from a powerline the company knew was a hazard. [ + ]
Workers urged to take care during wet weather
WorkSafe Victoria is urging construction and farm workers to take extra safety precautions as wet weather increases risk of slips, trips and falls. [ + ]
Mobile plant strikes horse race spectators
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have issued an incident alert after a mobile plant struck spectators at a horseracing event earlier this year. [ + ]
Return to Work program implementation deadline passes
With the 31 May deadline behind us, NSW businesses' Return to Work programs should now be compliant with the SIRA's 2017 guidelines. [ + ]
