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Soldier death sees Defence Dept charged

17 May, 2019

Charges have been laid against the Department of Defence after a soldier died during a training exercise.


Farm manager fined $60K over fencing injury

17 May, 2019

A Queensland property manager has been fined $60,000 for failing to use a locking pin that could have prevented a worker being injured.


Unsafe worksites see apartment developer fined $80K

16 May, 2019

An $80,000 fine has been issued to a residential apartment developer after multiple safety breaches were detected at two of its construction sites.


WA driver medical standards updated

15 May, 2019

Amendments to regulations surrounding driver medical standards have now come into effect in Western Australia.


Supermarket chain introduces defibrillators at all stores

13 May, 2019

Woolworths is planning to roll out defibrillators at all of its stores across Australia, in an effort to save lives.


New laws for solar farm safety

13 May, 2019

Consistent safety standards on solar farms in Queensland will be enforced by new legislation coming into effect on 13 May 2019.


Falling death sparks $300K fine

13 May, 2019

A conviction and fine has been issued to a shopfitting company and its director, after one of its workers died in a fall.


Worker killed while loading excavator

09 May, 2019

An investigation is underway after a Northern Territory worker died at a plant hire business in Tivendale on Monday, 29 April.


Telecom company certified for safety

08 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Huawei Technologies Australia P/L

IS045001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification has just been awarded to Huawei.


Worker crushed to death by forklift load

07 May, 2019

A worker has been killed after he was crushed by a forklift load that slipped from its tines.


Workers warned to prepare for flu season

03 May, 2019

As flu season approaches, businesses are being urged to take steps to protect their workplaces from illness.


Fine and conviction for bullying manager

02 May, 2019

A $7500 fine and conviction has been issued to a food retail manager, after he was accused of bullying a storeman.


New guide for fall arrest and rope access released

02 May, 2019

A new guide for fall arrest and industrial rope access anchorages has now been released by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.


Truckie awarded for saving driver from fire

02 May, 2019

A truck driver has been presented with an award after he rescued a fellow driver from a fire.


Smart sensor company highly ranked on global market index

01 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

Leuze electronic has been listed in the world market leader index compiled by the University of St. Gallen.


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