Industry News
Excavator hitting powerlines lands $140K fine
An excavator that brought down a 415-volt overhead powerline has led to a conviction and an Adelaide demolition company being fined $140,000. [ + ]
Workers comp fraud convicted after claiming $114K
After dishonestly claiming $114,952 in workers compensation payments while secretly working a full-time job, a business manager has faced conviction. [ + ]
Snowy 2.0 tunnel work shut down due to flying shrapnel
All underground operations at the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project have been halted following the failure of ventilation equipment. [ + ]
$51K fine after worker crushed by stone slab
A conviction and $51,000 fine has been issued to a Dandenong benchtop manufacturer after a worker was crushed by a 300-kilogram stone slab. [ + ]
Charges laid over construction site fall risks
A construction company has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria over unsafe practices at a Donvale building site in 2023. [ + ]
Govt funding plays key role in worker suicide prevention
Federal government funding has been a huge support for mental health and suicide prevention within construction, energy, mining and manufacturing. [ + ]
Construction company appeals conviction over worker death
An appeal has been lodged by a Darwin construction company, after it was convicted and fined over the death of a worker. [ + ]
Non-compliance with asbestos legislation sparks concern
Failure to comply with asbestos legislation during renovations and demolitions has put both workers and the public in harm's way. [ + ]
$415K fine after fruit picker's fall death
A conviction and $415,000 fine has been handed to a labour hire company after a fruit picker fell from a trailer and died. [ + ]
$130K safety undertaking after factory finger severing
After a worker's finger was partly severed in a processing machine, a food manufacturer will spend over $130,000 to improve safety. [ + ]
Hazard analysis tool could reduce construction deaths
An algorithm designed by researchers could play a part in reducing the number of construction industry deaths. [ + ]
Changes to NSW WHS Regulation: have your say
SafeWork NSW is encouraging employers, workers, unions and industry experts to provide feedback on changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation. [ + ]
Business caught cutting stone after ban implemented
A WA carpentry business was recently found to be working with engineered stone after the nationwide ban was put in place. [ + ]
Snowy 2.0 underground workers strike over safety concerns
Workers on one of Australia's biggest renewable energy projects have downed tools due to safety issues onsite. [ + ]
Staff retention impacted by sexual harassment response
A new Our Watch survey highlights the importance of employers responding correctly to sexual harassment. [ + ]
