Industry News
WorkSafe WA's 2025 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards — finalists
From 138 submissions, 42 finalists across five categories have been announced for WorkSafe WA's 2025 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. [ + ]
"It's clearly a concern" — investigation underway after second workplace death
An 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. [ + ]
$540K fine for underground mining contractor after fatal rock fall
A mining contractor has been fined $540,000 after a rock fall in a ventilation shaft of an underground goldmine that killed a driller and injured a probationary offsider. [ + ]
Tradie resources available ahead of Thursday's R U OK?Day
Ahead of R U OK?Day on 11 September, dedicated tradie resources are available — this year's message being 'Ask R U OK? Any Day'. [ + ]
$300K fine follows apprentice electrician fatality
In NSW, an electrical company has been fined $300,000 and ordered to develop an animated educational video after the electrocution of an apprentice electrician. [ + ]
$50K fine after unguarded table saw tips over, cuts artery
In Queensland, a fabrication company has been fined $50,000 after an unguarded table saw tipped over, with the rotating blade causing serious injuries — including a cut artery. [ + ]
New model Code of Practice published for managing silica dust risks
A new model Code of Practice for managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace has been published by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
National Safe Work Month activity kit released
Ahead of next month's National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia has released its activity kit, including ideas to implement the WHS risk management approach throughout October. [ + ]
Abattoir cake press entanglement death leads to $785K fine
A Western Australia meat marketing co-operative has been fined $785,000 over the death of a worker who became entangled in a cake press at the Katanning Abattoir. [ + ]
John Holland charged with Category 2 offence after reservoir fall
After a worker suffered serious injuries in a fall, John Holland has been charged with a Category 2 offence under the WHS Act — carrying a maximum penalty of $1.5 million. [ + ]
$80K fine after worker run over up to three times by skid steer
In Victoria, an asphalt company has been fined $80,000 following the death of a worker who, after hours, was run over up to three times by a skid steer loader. [ + ]
Fake SafeWork SA Inspector prompts regulator warning
A man who impersonated a SafeWork SA Inspector and subjected two workers to a roadside drug and alcohol test has prompted the regulator to issue a warning. [ + ]
$500K fine after worker loses eye in "horrific" metal plate fall
In WA, a mining fabrication company has been fined $500,000 over an incident in which a falling metal plate led to serious injuries, including the loss of an eye. [ + ]
New NT WorkSafe Executive Director commences 25 August
Grant Hastie has been appointed NT WorkSafe's new Executive Director, commencing 25 August. [ + ]
Worker's headfirst fall into stormwater drain lands manufacturer $70K fine
A stormwater treatment manufacturer has been fined $70,000 after a worker sustained a fractured skull falling headfirst 3.5 metres to the bottom of a storm drain. [ + ]
