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$60K fine follows fingers amputation in meat product plant

08 August, 2025

A meat manufacturing and distribution company has been fined $60,000 after a worker had fingers amputated by the moving blade in plant that included a 'Biltong Slicer'.


BodyGuard i-Tag Pedestrian Safety System

01 August, 2025 | Supplied by: BodyGuard Safety Solutions

The BodyGuard Pedestrian Safety System is designed to counter for changes in environment and human error.


Gold mine truck fatality lands $945,000 fine

25 July, 2025

A worker fatally struck by a truck at the Big Bell underground gold mine near Cue in Western Australia's Mid West has resulted in a $945,000 fine.


$80K fine follows finger amputation using unguarded machinery

18 July, 2025

After a worker had a finger amputated due to using unguarded machinery, a packaging manufacturer has been convicted and fined $80,000.


Steel-bending machine's partial degloving lands $90K fine

14 July, 2025

A steel manufacturing company with a history of WHS offending has been convicted and fined $90,000 after a worker's hand became trapped in a bending machine.


Laser bird deterrent boosts tram depot safety

04 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Bird Beam

A Melbourne tram depot has reduced bird roosting by 90%, boosting safety through a fully automated laser bird deterrent.


Leuze RSL 200 safety laser scanner

01 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The RSL 200 is a compact device designed to reliably safeguard machines, systems, automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots.


Traffic management training review proves a winning formula

13 June, 2025

A review of traffic management training and a practical, people-focused approach was behind a recent Yorke Peninsula Council WHS Best Practice Regional Award win.


Worker struck in stomach by concrete prompts $72K fine

30 May, 2025

A concreter has been fined $72,000 after a 21-year-old worker sustained serious internal injuries after being struck while cleaning a high-pressure hose.


Technological levers for heavy vehicle safety

16 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Microlise

Technology is playing a pivotal role in mitigating heavy vehicle risks and enhancing safety. Luke Olsen sets out some key technological safety levers.


$595,000 fine follows hay press cutting chamber injury

09 May, 2025

In Western Australia, a hay processing company has been fined $595,000 after a worker's leg became trapped in the cutting chamber of a hay press.


Technofast EziJac hydraulic tensioners

16 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Technofast Industries Pty Ltd

Technofast's compact multipurpose EziJac tensioners are designed to reduce complexity while enhancing speed and safety with multiple bolt type tightening.


Intercity train depot deploys advanced safety system

24 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

An advanced safety system was recently implemented at a NSW train maintenance facility, designed to protect facility staff and equipment.


Alarming commercial driver fatigue, distraction levels: report

06 December, 2024

A new report by a technology company has revealed some critical data relating to driver fatigue and distraction in the transport and logistics industry.


Sphere Drones HubX unit for remote drone operations

27 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Aptella

The Sphere Drones HubX unit is designed to assist with remote drone operations, and is now being distributed by Aptella.


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