SafeWork NSW commences October forklift safety blitz
06 October, 2021October is National Safe Work Month. In the New South Wales jurisdiction, SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit businesses to ensure forklifts are used safely.
Tech company raises funds for AI start-up to boost workplace safety
06 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Unleash live Pty LtdUnleash live, an AI video analytics platform, has announced a Series A funding round, led by SafetyCulture, to fuel the growth of its A.I. Apps Store.
EXAIR Super Air Knife
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdCompact Super Air Knives are designed to provide a uniform, high-volume, high-velocity curtain of air to blow off, dry or cool surfaces.
Recycling company fined $70K following baler hand amputation
01 October, 2021A Victorian recycler has been fined $70,000 after a worker had his hand amputated while strapping bales of crushed aluminium at a Melbourne factory in 2014.
Software developed to enhance rail level crossing safety
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Office of the National Rail Safety RegulatorA tailor-made data analytics software program has been developed to help governments and industry make better planning decisions on level crossing safety treatments.
Labour hire company, contractor fined $29K for age discrimination
29 September, 2021A West Australian labour hire company and contractor have been fined $20,000 and $9000 respectively, for refusing to hire a 70-year-old grader due to his age.
Incident Information Release issued after three crush injuries
23 September, 2021NT WorkSafe has published an Incident Information Release, following three separate crush incidents that led to serious injuries over the span of one month.
CFMMEU and official penalised for reckless conduct
16 September, 2021The CFMMEU and one of its officials have been fined $54,540 for failing to comply with occupational health and safety requirements at the Monash Freeway upgrade project.
Safe Work Australia publishes WHS guidance for concrete pumping
13 September, 2021Safe Work Australia has published guidance to help PCBUs manage the work health and safety risks associated with concrete pumping on construction sites.
Human-centred design the driving force behind road safety
18 August, 2021Traffic control devices such as destination signs and traffic lights need to be designed from a human-centred perspective to be effective, according to a UNSW expert.
Oxygen therapy company, director fined for client death
13 August, 2021A hyperbaric oxygen therapy provider and its clinical director have been fined $726,750 after the death of a customer in 2016.
Fasteners secure safe comminution equipment setup
11 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Technofast Industries Pty LtdA new way of securing vibrating screen and crusher motor bolts has been developed, thereby saving time previously taken to install industrial comminution equipment.
Two dead in separate workplace incidents
10 August, 2021Two men died in separate workplace incidents over the span of 48 hours in Victoria. The deaths brought the state's 2021 workplace fatality total to 30.
Company fined $133K after worker injured by falling ramp
06 August, 2021A demolition company has been fined $133,000 after a worker was seriously injured by the falling ramp of a low loader trailer.
Drilling company fined $375K after worker crushed by truck
28 July, 2021A South Coast drilling company has been fined $375,000 after a worker was fatally crushed by a truck in October 2017.
