Industry News
Construction company awarded for safety innovation
A global innovation award has been won by Boral for its learning system that is designed to increase safety for workers. [ + ]
Managing fatigue in coalmines: report
A team of inspectors from the NSW Resources Regulator has assessed fatigue management practices in the state's coalmines. [ + ]
WorkSafe targets falling objects risk
WorkSafe is targeting falling object risks during Victorian construction site inspections in coming months, to counter the ongoing incidents and deaths. [ + ]
Sydney hosts #SAFETYSCAPE WHS show
Held over two days, the Workplace Health & Safety Show — the official trade show of #SAFETYSCAPE — will be held at Sydney's ICC in May 2019. [ + ]
Electrical contractors urged to test and document
Queensland contractors are being reminded to ensure all electrical work is inspected and tested correctly. [ + ]
Draft electrical installations standard open for comment
The Standards Australia draft AS/NZS 5139 is now open for public comment. [ + ]
Injuries and incidents highlighted in mining report
A NSW Resources Regulator incident summary has highlighted multiple safety incidents that have recently occurred in the mining sector. [ + ]
Safety fears over unsupervised electrical apprentices
Multiple instances of apprentices performing electrical work without supervision have been uncovered during flood recovery activity in North Queensland. [ + ]
$60K fine for food retailer over injured worker offences
A $60,000 fine has been issued to a food retailer over seven offences it committed with regards to an injured worker. [ + ]
