If a vaccine is created for SARS-CoV-2: WHS responsibilities
28 May, 2020 by Patrick Walsh* | Supplied by: DW Fox Tucker LawyersA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine would necessitate a reconsideration of WHS policies, such as whether employees should undergo vaccination before returning to the workplace.
Engineering company fined for inadequate demolition advice
28 May, 2020Grasso Consulting Engineers has been fined $200,000 after the unplanned collapse of the former Sydney Entertainment Centre's roof during demolition.
WA jobseekers misled by construction training courses
27 May, 2020Construction jobseekers in Western Australia are being misled by a training provider that offers 'introductory' courses at reduced prices.
SafeWork SA contacts businesses to manage COVID-19 risks
26 May, 2020As businesses reopen in South Australia, SafeWork SA will be contacting employers via phone to provide guidance and help manage the risks of COVID-19.
NSW Government releases 'COVIDSafe Transport Plan'
26 May, 2020The NSW Government has released its plan to provide a safe public transport network amid COVID-19, with substantial changes to NSW public transport services.
Matchmaking manufacturers: to boost COVID-19 supply chains
25 May, 2020A national matchmaking platform for manufacturers to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak has been expanded, to continue to provide solutions after the pandemic.
Qld mine bosses face 20 years' jail for worker deaths
22 May, 2020The Qld Government has extended the offence of industrial manslaughter to the resources sector; this could see mining executives jailed for up to 20 years.
COVID-19 mining inspections yield encouraging results
19 May, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has published the findings of its proactive inspection program, which examined mine operator responses to risks posed by COVID-19.
COVID-19 exercise a success for Far West mines
19 May, 2020PANDEMINEIUM, a virtual underground mine collapse exercise, was performed at NSW mines to test the effectiveness of new COVID-19 operating constraints.
Enforceable undertaking for coal company exceeds $500K
18 May, 2020Clarence Colliery has committed to spending over $500,000 in undertakings, following a workplace incident that left two workers with serious injuries.
Farmer dies in ATV rollover
18 May, 2020A farmer has died after being thrown from an ATV as it rolled down a hill in regional Victoria, bringing the state's fatality toll up to 24 for 2020.
ABCC files suit against CFMEU workers for improper conduct
18 May, 2020The ABCC has filed Federal Circuit Court proceedings against two CFMEU officials for acting in an improper manner and ignoring safety requests.
NSW contractor fined after fatal gas mix-up
15 May, 2020A baby died and another suffered serious injuries after a contractor cross-connected nitrous oxide and oxygen lines; the contractor has been fined $100,000.
Alice Springs fuel company charged $140K for worker death
06 May, 2020A Northern Territory fuel company has been fined $140,000 following an incident that led to the death of one of its workers.
COVID-19 student-to-teacher transmissibility is limited
04 May, 2020A report investigating the spread of coronavirus in NSW schools has found that the disease has limited transmissibility from students to teachers.
