Industry News
New workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants
The workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list) will be adopted throughout Australia from 1 December 2026. [ + ]
Just and fair compensation scheme for dust disease sufferers
Western Australians diagnosed with diseases caused by exposure to asbestos or silica will now be able to seek improved compensation outcomes under new legislation. [ + ]
Crush injury leads to $40K fine for cardboard manufacturer
A cardboard manufacturing company has been convicted and fined $40,000 following a workplace accident where a worker's hand was severely injured by machinery. [ + ]
Vic director charged after driving ute with teen in toolbox
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a company director for driving a utility vehicle with a teenage worker inside a toolbox in February 2022. [ + ]
Diversity and inclusion program launched for trucking industry
Teletrac Navman and the Australian Trucking Organisation have expanded their diversity and inclusion program to attract and retain a diverse workforce for the transport industry. [ + ]
Safe and sound: SafeWork SA launches hearing loss campaign
Inspectors from SafeWork SA will visit workplaces across the state as part of a six-month campaign to ensure noise risks are managed effectively. [ + ]
Scrap metal recycler fined $40K over crush injury
A Victorian scrap metal recycler has been fined after a contractor was severely injured by a shredding machine at its Tottenham facility. [ + ]
Vic metal finisher charged after fatal crush incident
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a metal galvanising business for numerous safety breaches after it failed to protect workers from the risks of working under suspended loads. [ + ]
Safety reminder issued after spike in construction falls
WorkSafe Victoria has called on members of the construction industry to check fall prevention measures, following an increase in serious fall-related incidents. [ + ]
Campaign looks into security on WA construction sites
WorkSafe WA has launched a campaign to address security issues across the state's construction sites. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia marks 2024 World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Safe Work Australia has released a range of resources to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work at Worker's Memorial Day, both of which will take place on 28 April 2024. [ + ]
MATES Big Lap returns to raise mental health awareness
The MATES Big Lap initiative will return in 2024, from 1–31 May, to combat suicide and bolster mental health in the construction, mining, energy and manufacturing sectors. [ + ]
Ballooning company fined after worker injured in fall
A Victorian hot air ballooning company has been fined $44,000 after a workplace incident where an employee fell through a skylight, sustaining serious injuries. [ + ]
Company enters $480K enforceable undertaking after forklift injury
A Victorian building material supplier has committed to spend $480,509 to improve health and safety outcomes, after a worker was struck by a forklift. [ + ]
Company fined $140K after truck driver crushed by steel beams
A warehouse, storage and transport company has been fined after a delivery truck driver sustained serious injuries when he was struck by steel beams. [ + ]