Demolition company fined $100K over workplace death
16 July, 2021A demolition company in Victoria has been fined $100,000 over the death of a worker, after a brick wall collapsed on him at a residential building site in 2019.
Labour company fined after worker killed at timber mill
07 July, 2021A labour hire company has been fined $50,000 for failing to provide and maintain a safe system of work, after a worker died at a Benalla timber mill in 2018.
Autonomous mobile robots boost safety and efficiency
08 June, 2021Konica Minolta has supplied two MiR200 autonomous mobile robots to NP Fulfilment, to improve safety and operational efficiency.
Amco U-Tred PRO grate cleats
14 May, 2021The Amco U-Tred PRO Grate Cleats are suitable for sites with slippery stairs or walkways and feature the Nano555 Higher-Viz Green colour, for greater visibility.
Company fined $175K after worker crushed by concrete panel
13 May, 2021A WA construction company has been fined $175,000 after a concrete panel weighing between 750 kg and 1.1 tonnes fell onto a worker, leading to his death.
Employer fined for failing to report workplace injury
30 April, 2021A transport company has been fined $5000 for failing to report to WHSQ a workplace incident that resulted in a worker sustaining a fractured skull.
Pack King Rapid Wrapper
12 March, 2021The Pack King Rapid Wrapper is designed to help warehouse workers avoid the strain of pulling stretch film, when wrapping goods with protective film.
WorkSafe Victoria investigating death of worker by falling steel
10 March, 2021WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a man died after being struck by a steel beam that fell from an elevated storage rack.
WorkSafe Victoria prioritises farm safety in harvest season
11 February, 2021Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria will conduct a three-day inspection program in farms across Shepparton to help the region have a safe harvest.
Rockwell Automation iTRAK 5730 small-frame intelligent track system
05 June, 2020The iTRAK 5730 small-frame intelligent track system allows users to package a variety of products without compromising productivity.
Young farmer crushed by silo on Victoria farm
30 March, 2020WorkSafe Victoria is pleading for those in the agriculture sector to prioritise safety, following the death of a farm worker who was crushed beneath a silo.
Fleet management systems in materials handling
24 January, 2020 by Grahame Don*Grahame Don sets out the advantages of fleet management systems for managers that can further optimise safety in the materials handling industry.
Two NSW mine incidents in 4 days
13 December, 2019Incidents have occurred at the Ulan Underground Mine and Woodlawn Mine in the span of four days, resulting in two workers sustaining serious injuries.
WorkSafe WA releases manual task guides for electricians
15 July, 2019Electricians can now access a set of fact sheets that help highlight risks and prevent injury while performing manual tasks.
WorkSafe targets falling objects risk
19 February, 2019WorkSafe is targeting falling object risks during Victorian construction site inspections in coming months, to counter the ongoing incidents and deaths.
