Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on maritime crane safety
18 March, 2026Until 27 April, Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on ways to improve the safety of crane operations in the maritime sector.
WHS solution of the year tackles heavy lifting and repetitive strains
17 March, 2026Tree Coach by Natural Growth Partners won the Workplace Health and Safety Solution of the Year Award in the 2025 WorkSafe Awards.
$80K fine follows 18-year-old worker crushed by a suspended load
09 February, 2026A steel company has been fined $80,000 after a worker, in only his second week of work, sustained a severe spinal injury being crushed by a suspended load.
$200K fine after worker pinned to the ground by vehicle-mounted crane
09 February, 2026After a worker was pinned to the ground by a vehicle-mounted crane, a transportation company specialising in crane truck services has been convicted and fined $200,000.
David Cormack is the new Chair of the LEEA Board
30 January, 2026David Cormack is the new Chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association Board, having taken over the role from Oliver Auston.
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.
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.
