19-year-old's traumatic head injury death leads to $350K fine
28 November, 2025In Western Australia, a construction company has been fined $350,000 over the death of a 19-year-old worker who was struck by a sea container drawbridge ramp.
What is the work-related impact of long-term back problems?
20 November, 2025Australian researchers have set out to project the work-related impact of long-term back problems among working-age Australians (15–64 years).
$897,500 fine follows fatal crane chain crush injuries
07 November, 2025A drill services company has been fined $897,500 over the death of a worker who was trapped between an overhead crane chain and a handrail on a skid assembly.
Record $975K fine follows 16-year-old labourer death
31 October, 2025An industrial spray painting and sandblasting company has been dealt the biggest ever fine under Western Australia's workplace safety and health laws.
Can human–robot collaboration tackle manual handling challenges?
18 September, 2025Australian engineers have trialled a human–robot collaboration system designed to make construction faster, safer and less physically demanding.
"It's clearly a concern" — investigation underway after second workplace death
12 September, 2025An investigation is underway by WorkSafe WA following a fatal crush injuries incident on 8 September, which is the second death to occur at the same workplace.
Failure to adequately implement existing procedure — $100K fine
23 June, 2025Following an incident with a front-end loader that injured two workers, a company has been fined $100,000 for failure to adequately implement existing procedure.
Pack King powered floor cranes
14 October, 2024Pack King powered floor cranes offer safety and efficiency for users.
Modulate portable buildings
05 September, 2024Modulate portable building solutions offer flexibility and durability for demanding industries.
Safer loading with bespoke electric winch
27 June, 2024A UK building products company required a new winch system to load heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Reducing lost time injuries through AI sensors
02 June, 2022A retail warehouse operation in the UK, Wincanton, has identified musculoskeletal activity as the fourth highest hazard within its operation.
End users urged to raise awareness of lifting safety at GLAD2022
01 June, 2022End users of lifting awareness have been urged to participate in Global Lifting Awareness Day, to improve health and safety outcomes in key industries.
Using wearable sensors to enhance safety and reduce injury
10 March, 2022A leading manufacturer implemented wearable sensors to assess the role of Moulding and gain objective data to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries.
Vic company fined $30K for unsafe lifting
25 January, 2022A heavy-duty manufacturer has been fined more than $30,000 after a trailer fell while being lifted, narrowly missing three workers.
Crane compliance: safer handling through survey, review and training
12 January, 2022 by Mark Beckwith, Australian Service Operations Manager, Konecranes and DemagCrane compliance is a complex task. However, through independent, expert external survey, review and training, the process can be made simpler.
