SafeWork SA's first annual activity report reaches parliament
21 November, 2019SafeWork SA's first annual activity report has been tabled in parliament following a recommendation from SA ICAC's evaluation last year.
Mine worker death under investigation by NSW Resources Regulator
20 November, 2019
A worker has died at Bulga Open Cut mine after being found unconscious and unresponsive in the cabin of the rubber-tyred dozer he was operating.
Qld launches campaign to help cultivate farm safety
18 November, 2019Queenslanders, help keep your workmates safe by sharing your farm safety tips to Twitter via #safefarmqld.
Building company charged for failure to cover floor holes
18 November, 2019A building company has been charged with failing to apply mesh to holes or openings in floors after a labour hire backpacker fell 13 floors to her death.
At sea with mental health
18 November, 2019Employers need to take a more 'proactive approach' to addressing the challenges that come with working at sea, research suggests.
New standard to help ensure battery storage sector safety
12 November, 2019A new standard designed to ensure battery systems' safety, consistency and reliability has been released in a bid to help fill industry knowledge gaps.
Mine issued 13 prohibition notices for unsafe structures
08 November, 2019Thuddungra Mine has ceased processing operations after receiving 13 prohibition notices for unsafe conveyor, screening, cyclone and bin structures.
WorkSafe Awards winners announced
07 November, 2019A knifeless conveyor belt splicing technique and hot water system hoist were among the winners at this year's WorkSafe Awards.
Company skewered with $110K over impaled worker
04 November, 2019A building company has been fined $110,000 and ordered to pay $1097.95 in costs after a worker fell and was impaled on a steel bar while constructing a house.
Homebuilder fined $77K for failing to control fall from height risks
01 November, 2019A Queensland homebuilder has been fined $77,200 after failing to control fall from height risks at two worksites.
Man dies after falling six metres — likely from a ladder
31 October, 2019A man has died after falling six metres — likely from a ladder — while working on an air-conditioning system at a civic centre.
Unlicensed labour hire company slapped with $75K fine
30 October, 2019An unlicensed labour hire company has been fined $75,000 for supplying workers to another business, in breach of the Labour Hire Licensing Act.
Company fined $120K for failing to provide fall protection
25 October, 2019Sandarra Electrics has been fined $120,000 for exposing workers to risk of serious injury on a Geelong construction site.
Company crushed with $80K fine after tyre shredder injury
24 October, 2019A tyre recycling facility operator has been fined $80,000 and ordered to pay $4217 in costs after a young worker's arm was crushed in a tyre shredder.
Workers encouraged to 'Speak Up. Save Lives'
23 October, 2019SafeWork NSW is encouraging workers to report any safety concerns through its new app, 'Speak Up. Save Lives'.
