Safety inspector scam
11 May, 2016It's often said that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but for one SA man, this has proved to be quite costly.
Highest penalty to date against labour hire employer in SA
05 May, 2016The South Australian Industrial Court has convicted a labour hire employer over a 2013 burns incident with its largest penalty to date against a single entity.
Company fined $450,000 over teenager's death
03 May, 2016A farming company has been fined $450,000 following an incident in which a 15-year-old boy was killed in a forklift accident in 2014.
Keep calm and carry on safely
23 March, 2016WorkSafe New Zealand is calling for calm over "scare-mongering" media reports ahead of new WHS laws to be implemented next month.
Union to pursue legal action against resource companies for FIFOs
08 February, 2016The Fair Work Commission has ruled in favour of the ETU, who will now pursue legal action against major resource companies for millions of dollars in unpaid termination payments for FIFO workers.
Hazelwood mine operator charged for 2014 fire
05 February, 2016The operator of the Hazelwood power station and mine in Victoria's Latrobe Valley has been charged with 10 workplace safety breaches over the 2014 fire that burned near Morwell in the state's south-east.
Sign-writing company charged over fatal wall collapse
05 February, 2016A sign-writing company has been charged and fined over its role in the collapse of a wall that killed three people in Melbourne in 2013.
Changes to mining WHS laws take effect
01 February, 2016Amendments to legislation that regulates WHS in the mining and petroleum industries in NSW take effect today.
ETU launches $1 million FIFO wage claim
01 February, 2016The ETU is planning to file an action for FIFO workers in the Fair Work Commission for missed wages that could amount to over $1 million.
Five top tips to help avoid industrial lawsuits
29 January, 2016 by Crown EquipmentCrown Equipment has supplied five top tips that it believes will help to reduce the chance of employee injury and possible legal exposure.
Calls for comment on lead in the workplace
12 January, 2016Safe Work Australia is calling for businesses who deal with lead to provide feedback over proposed amendments to laws regarding workplace safety.
Explosion fatality highlights dangers in simple safety breaches
08 December, 2015A Melbourne company has been charged over the death of one of its workers in a van explosion, which could have been prevented by following simple safety measures.
Wool processor convicted over truckie injury
01 December, 2015A Melbourne wool processor has been convicted and fined over an incident in which a truck driver suffered significant spinal injuries.
Company fined for pub fall injury
25 November, 2015A NSW pub has been fined $150,000 after a worker fell through an open trapdoor and suffered serious leg injuries.
Sydney man fined over crane licence fraud
11 November, 2015A Sydney man has been fined and given a criminal record after being caught using a fraudulent licence to operate cranes.
