Industry News
High-risk work licences suspended over unsafe crane operation
Three South Australian workers have lost their high-risk work licences over unsafe mobile crane operation. [ + ]
Victoria suffers three worker deaths in "horror" week
Three workers have died in separate incidents across Victoria in what the state's safety regulator is calling a "horror" end to November. [ + ]
Industrial gas supplier fined $200K following worker death
A company with ties to an international entity specialising in the manufacture and supply of industrial gases has been fined $200,000 following a worker death. [ + ]
SA worker fined $8K for unlicensed asbestos removal
A South Australian man has been fined $8100 plus costs for unlicensed asbestos removal, despite a previous fine and licence cancellation. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW to visit Sydney metro transporters and distributors
Sydney/metropolitan transport and distribution businesses could soon get a visit from SafeWork NSW as part of a program aimed at reducing fall-related injuries. [ + ]
Qld SSEs urged to check safety procedures after coalmine worker death
Queensland's coalmine site senior executives are being urged to review their safety procedures after a worker died at Carborough Downs Underground Mine. [ + ]
Walls, roofs and insulation not the only asbestos harbourers, ASEA warns
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is urging trades workers to think beyond roofs, walls and insulation when assessing asbestos exposure risk. [ + ]
18 NSW WHS Regulation amendments now in effect
A set of amendments to NSW Work Health and Safety Regulations came into effect in November 2019. [ + ]
