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'.
Fallen tilt-up panel lands $47K fine
22 October, 2019A building company has been fined $47,000 after a 3.88-tonne tilt-up concrete panel fell from a building under construction onto a neighbouring carpark.
Bereaved workers need more support, research suggests
21 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Canterbury Christ Church UniversityA review of scholarship from a period of more than 20 years reveals that bereaved workers often do not receive enough support when returning to work.
"Negligent" electrician loses licence for 10 years
17 October, 2019Qld's Electrical Licensing Committee has suspended a contractor's electrical work licence for 10 years after his negligence put people at risk from electric shock.
Trench collapse injures workers
16 October, 2019Ground collapse is one of the main risks in excavation work and can happen quickly and without warning, WHS Queensland said.
SafeWork NSW Awards finalists announced
14 October, 2019Sixteen finalists, including a coal services provider and southern NSW hospital, have been named in this year's SafeWork NSW Awards.
Apps could avoid accidents before construction starts
11 October, 2019British empirical research released this year suggests multimedia tools could help architects 'design out' hazards ahead of construction.
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.
