Industry News
Forklift load crushing sees charges laid
After a worker was crushed by a bundle of steel weighing over 1.2 tonnes, NT WorkSafe has charged a Darwin steel fabrication business and two company officers. [ + ]
Inadvertent reveal of WHS breach sees solar installer fined
A conviction and fine has been handed to an NT solar installer who inadvertently sent evidence of WHS breaches to the regulator. [ + ]
Providing mental health support to young workers
Mental health is one of the leading reasons young workers do not finish their apprenticeships — often due to challenging working conditions, poor pay or bullying. [ + ]
Wind farm fatality under investigation
A worker has been crushed by a wind turbine blade at the Rokewood Golden Plains Wind Farm. [ + ]
New psychology division supports organisational compliance
In recognition of the need to protect workers from psychosocial hazards in the workplace, Rehab Management has launched a dedicated psychology division. [ + ]
Gin distiller explosion injures eight, $50K fine
An explosion and fireball at a Rutherglen winery and gin distiller that injured workers and customers has led to a $50,000 fine. [ + ]
Securing worksites ahead of severe weather
Businesses in the Northern Territory are being warned to secure their worksites as cyclone season commences. [ + ]
Roof plumber dies after five-metre fall
The death of a 71-year-old roof plumber in October is currently being investigated by WorkSafe WA. [ + ]
$100K fine issued over severed fingers
After a Melbourne worker's fingers were severed in a mixing machine, a recidivist food manufacturer was fined $100,000. [ + ]
Reducing the risk of falling objects on worksites
Falling objects remain a leading cause of workplace harm in the building industry, with more than 280 construction workers injured since the start of 2023. [ + ]
Warning issued over high risk work licence assessments
A Perth assessor has had his high risk work licence accreditation cancelled, prompting warnings about improper assessments of applicants. [ + ]
Fatal fall on construction site sees charges laid
Charges have been laid by WorkSafe Victoria after a worker died following a three-metre fall at a Glen Waverley building site in September 2022. [ + ]
Safety reaches new heights on elevating work platforms
A Digital Yellow Card Operator Licence has been launched by the Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA). [ + ]
Taking steps to reduce workplace injuries
Musculoskeletal disorders are Australia's most common workplace injury, accounting for 57% of compensation claims for serious injuries. [ + ]
Hand amputation leads to $560K safety spend
More than $560,000 will be spent by a civil engineering company after a worker's hand was amputated by a concrete pump mixer. [ + ]
