Ignored asbestos recommendations could put lives at risk
24 November, 2017Coalition senators have been accused of putting industry profit ahead of workers' lives, after they rejected the asbestos import recommendations from a Senate Committee inquiry report.
How to maintain a safe workplace and minimise legal liability
20 November, 2017 by Alena Titterton, Clyde & Co partnerEmployers are reminded to remain proactive about workplace safety, after National Safe Work month has concluded for another year.
Spinal injuries sustained during farm 4WD rollover
14 November, 2017A farm worker has suffered a serious spinal injury after being thrown from a 4WD vehicle in October.
No prosecution for Falls Festival crowd crush
08 November, 2017A WorkSafe Victoria investigation has found insufficient evidence to prosecute for the Falls Festival crowd crush.
Man crushed to death by road roller in Mildura
27 October, 2017A worker in Mildura has been killed after he was crushed by a road roller.
Failure to notify a WHS reportable incident — beware of consequences
24 October, 2017Employers are being reminded by lawyers about the importance of notifying health and safety regulators when there has been an incident.
Mobile plant death prompts call for greater safety
23 October, 2017A Queensland worker has died after being pinned between a cane haul-out vehicle and a fuel tanker trailer.
Company fined over skid-steer loader death
13 October, 2017A conviction and fine have been handed down to a recycling company following the death of one of its workers.
Serious head injuries result from hydraulic jack accident
04 October, 2017A worker who was struck in the head by a portable hydraulic jack in September has sustained serious injuries.
Incorrect disposal of aerosol causes fire, company fined
18 September, 2017A fire at the Solveco Pty Ltd facility in St Marys has led to the company being fined $15,000.
Safety legislation to support mine workers in Qld
13 September, 2017New Queensland laws will see greater penalties imposed on mine operators who do not keep their workers safe.
Vulnerable workers protected by new laws
07 September, 2017Employers who deliberately disregard the minimum wage and other entitlements will face greater penalties under a new law passed in parliament.
Unsafe WA business owners now risk five years' imprisonment
31 August, 2017Penalties for workplace safety offences will be increased to bring Western Australia in line with other states around the country.
Diesel ignites and badly burns mine worker
24 August, 2017Uncontrolled fuel pressure is thought to have enabled diesel to catch on fire, badly burning a worker at a mine in Muswellbrook.
Industrial manslaughter offence in Qld
24 August, 2017Industrial manslaughter offence with harsh penalties is one of 58 recommended legislative changes for Queensland.
