Licence suspended for failure to remove asbestos
11 October, 2019A demolition business has lost its Asbestos Removal Licence for three months after it failed to ensure its work was being carried out safely and competently.
Overturned crane brings safety procedures into question
27 September, 2019A residential construction site's safety procedures are under the spotlight after a small crane overturned while lifting a load from a large truck.
Prohibition notice prevents coalmine from using vehicles
26 September, 2019A coalmine has been prevented from using all vehicles after an inspection revealed multiple alleged breaches of safe light vehicle operation procedures.
Stop Work Notice issued for failure to get safety approvals
20 September, 2019A Canberra construction site has received a Stop Work Notice after Access Canberra found the builders had failed to get approval for the works.
Reset renews mine and quarry workers' safety focus
13 September, 2019Almost 50,000 Qld mine and quarry workers have completed safety resets, after the state experienced six deaths of mine and quarry workers in 12 months.
WorkSafe WA to perform high-risk pressure vessel inspections
12 September, 2019WorkSafe WA inspectors will be visiting plants with high-risk pressure vessels to help improve compliance with relevant safety regulations.
Mining companies pledge $96K in enforceable undertaking
05 September, 2019Two mining companies are set to spend $96,000 as part of an enforceable undertaking, after they allegedly breached the Mining Act.
LinkSafe proven software streamlines contractor management
01 September, 2019 by David Erczmann*It has become increasingly important for organisations to ensure contractors are pre-qualified, inducted and compliant. LinkSafe offers a management solution.
How outsourcing can help streamline contractor management
28 August, 2019 by Aaron Govindasamy, Director, ConserveOutsourcing contractor management can help simplify the process of using contractors while allowing them to maintain regulatory compliance.
Meeting the latest health and hygiene monitoring requirements
14 August, 2019Cority has announced two enhancements in line with Australian-specific health and hygiene monitoring requirements.
An integrated WHS and environmental management platform
12 August, 2019ecoPortal launches integration with Environment Essentials to bring WHS and environmental legal obligations within a management platform.
Worker death prompts guidance on tree felling safety
05 August, 2019The importance of maintaining an exclusion zone and effective communication when felling trees has been highlighted after a falling tree killed a worker.
Worker injured by imported pipe bender
05 August, 2019Some imported equipment may not meet Australian Standards, SafeWork SA warned after a Chinese-imported pipe bender failed, injuring a worker.
DNRME seeks feedback on Qld mining "safety reset"
31 July, 2019The safety reset will involve discussions between management, operational staff and relevant union representatives on risks and safe practices.
Crane's wire ropes slip in "major safety incident"
25 July, 2019While no-one was injured, any issues with the crane — which is used to move shipping containers — could have "catastrophic consequences".