Industry News
How to correctly contain a hazardous liquid spill
It is essential for businesses that use or store hazardous liquids to implement effective spill containment strategies. [ + ]
Fake electrician on Airtasker fined $100K
A $100,000 fine has been issued to a man who fraudulently posed as an electrician on the Airtasker online marketplace. [ + ]
Keeping first responders safe from drug exposure
A new video has been released by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), aimed at improving drug safety for first responders. [ + ]
Heat stress sees formworkers hospitalised
Two Queensland formworkers were hospitalised due to heat stress during an incident in February 2019. [ + ]
Multiple injuries caused by high-pressure fluid releases
Several injuries caused by high-pressure fluid releases have recently been reported to the NSW Resources Regulator. [ + ]
Code for mentally healthy FIFO workplaces launched
The first code of practice for promoting mentally healthy FIFO workplaces has been launched in WA. [ + ]
Linesman electrocuted to death during maintenance work
A linesman who worked for Ausgrid has been killed after suffering an electrocution during routine maintenance work in Sydney. [ + ]
Inspectors find unsafe electrical practices on solar farms
Audits and investigations around Queensland solar farms have revealed a number of properties are not ensuring adequate electrical safety. [ + ]
Mining vehicle collisions on the rise
A rise in the number of vehicle collisions at underground metalliferous mines has been reported by the NSW Resources Regulator. [ + ]
