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Manufacturer fined $90K after worker's finger severed in a granulator

26 March, 2026

A plastic packaging manufacturer has been convicted and fined $90,000 after a worker's index finger was severed in a granulator.


NT gains Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies

23 March, 2026

Charles Darwin University has announced the launch of a new road safety research hub in the Northern Territory.


Ways manufacturers can make human-robot collaboration safer

23 March, 2026

Improving the way robots predict human behaviour in shared industrial environments is key to human-robot collaboration safety, a recent review suggests.


Company fined $450,000 after worker struck by forklift

20 March, 2026

As a result of a SafeWork NSW prosecution, a company has been fined $450,000 after a worker was seriously injured when they were struck by a forklift.


Temporary fencing service launches to support Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure

16 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Kennards

An Australian equipment hire company has launched a dedicated temporary fencing service aimed at supporting Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure projects.


$325K fine follows fatal conveyor belt crushing

10 March, 2026

After a 34-year-old worker became entangled in the rotating components of an unguarded tail pulley and died, a company has been convicted and fined $325,000.


On the road and in the field — how technology can safeguard workers

09 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Zetifi

For businesses with mobile and field workers, occupational health and safety obligations can be harder to meet. Here's how connected fleet safety can help.


$170K+ spend after worker's arm pulled up to the elbow into rotating rollers

03 March, 2026

A manufacturing company has pledged to spend $170,800 after a worker's arm was injured while cleaning machinery at a Wangaratta factory.


BodyGuard i-Tag Pedestrian Safety System

01 March, 2026 | Supplied by: BodyGuard Safety Solutions

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


$120K fine follows worker caught between conveyor rollers

23 February, 2026

A boilermaking and welding company has been fined $120,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW after a worker was seriously injured after being caught between conveyor rollers.


Vehicle-based thermal camera has pedestrian safety in its sights

10 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR

A thermal longwave infrared camera has been developed to improve automatic emergency braking and autonomous vehicle safety.


Radio-based capabilities partner with advanced telematics to drive safety

03 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Zetifi

A fleet safety partnership has been announced that combines radio-based safety features with telematics platforms.


$750K fine follows worker's sleeve getting caught in a nip point

23 January, 2026

A mining services company has been fined $750,000 after a heavy diesel mechanic became entangled in a stacker after getting their sleeve caught in a nip point.


OndoSense apex Level Line radar sensor

21 January, 2026 | Supplied by: OndoSense

The OndoSense apex Level Line radar sensor is designed to enable high-precision and fast level measurements in harsh industrial environments.


Plastic granulator finger amputation leads to charges

20 November, 2025

A plastics manufacturer has been charged after a worker's finger was amputated while attempting to clear a jam from an industrial plastic granulator.


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