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.
Man earns nine months' jail time for compensation fraud
04 September, 2019A man that defrauded Victoria's workers compensation scheme of more than $112,000 has been jailed for nine months, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Site supervisor fined $21,000 for workplace bullying
03 September, 2019A man has been fined $21,000 in SafeWork SA's second conviction related to workplace bullying.
Ask "R U OK?" on 12 September
03 September, 2019 by Marcela Slepica* | Supplied by: AccessEAPAhead of R U OK? Day, Marcela Slepica from AccessEAP calls for meaningful mental health conversations to avoid potential incidences of suicide.
Errant fire burns sugar cane harvester with $35K fine
02 September, 2019A sugar cane harvester has been fined $35,000 after a cane burning incident left a worker with severe burns and psychological injuries.
Finalists announced for 2019 WorkSafe Awards
29 August, 2019Twenty-seven individuals, businesses and health and safety representatives are set to be recognised at this year's WorkSafe Awards.
Pack a snack for your midnight shift
28 August, 2019 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaNew Australian research has found that a simple snack is shiftworkers' best choice for maximising alertness and productivity.
How outsourcing can help streamline contractor management
28 August, 2019 by Aaron Govindasamy, Director, Conserve | Supplied by: ConserveOutsourcing contractor management can help simplify the process of using contractors while allowing them to maintain regulatory compliance.
Formwork company fined $120K after worker fall
28 August, 2019A formwork business has been convicted and fined $120,000 after an employee fell more than four metres, fracturing his leg, according to SafeWork SA.
Handover tools and techniques for high-risk industries
27 August, 2019 by Natasha Doyle*We take a look at some key handover tools and techniques identified in a recent study, which are used in energy production and other high-risk industries.
How pre-employment strategies can help limit workers compensation liability
21 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Logic HealthDone correctly, pre-employment functional assessments can reduce an organisation's risk of workers compensation exposure, Logic Health explains.
Hand amputation slaps meat processor with $90K fine
21 August, 2019A meat processor has been fined $90,000 in Melbourne Magistrates' Court after a worker's hand was severed at its Brooklyn plant.
'Sportier' approach could help tradies tackle soreness
20 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Physiotherapy AssociationAn Australian Physiotherapy Association survey finds that 69% of tradies believe it is normal to be sore due to their work; 'warming up' could help.
Collapsed roof traps and injures worker
19 August, 2019A worker has been seriously injured while manually demolishing the roof frame and external walls of a single-storey house.
