Industry News
One worker dead, another injured in fall at Esperance
Worksafe WA is investigating the death of a 25-year-old worker at a property in Esperance. [ + ]
Disaster & Emergency Management Conference 2020
The Disaster & Emergency Management Conference enables attendees to develop strategies and skills to improve search and rescue operations. [ + ]
NT WorkSafe launches campaign about workplace safety
The Homecomings campaign launched by NT WorkSafe strives to act as a reminder for workers and businesses to prioritise workplace safety. [ + ]
Vic company faces new charges for chemical stockpiling
Bradbury Industrial Services is facing 21 additional charges from WorkSafe Victoria, for stockpiling dangerous goods at a warehouse in Craigieburn, Victoria. [ + ]
Two deaths over tragic Labour Day weekend
Two workers have died in separate incidents over the Labour Day long weekend in Victoria; WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the deaths. [ + ]
Developer fined $180K over Enfield building collapse
A construction company and its director have been fined a total of $220,000 after excavations led to the collapse of a neighbouring building. [ + ]
Bakery fined $90,000 for breaching safety procedures
A Queensland bakery has been fined $90,000 for breaching safety procedures, after a worker sustained severe permanent injuries while cleaning an oven loader. [ + ]
Hazard prevention around plant machinery
A worker was seriously injured in December 2019 after his hand was caught in a hopper. Here is how to prevent similar injuries around plant machinery. [ + ]
Worker crushed to death by falling steel beam
A worker has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at a residential construction site in Melbourne; WorkSafe Victoria is investigating. [ + ]
Employer fined $40K for acid accident
The director of cleaning chemicals manufacturer B&J Industries was fined $40,000 after an employee sustained permanent scarring from an acetic acid spill. [ + ]
