Industry News
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. [ + ]
Speakers announced for Melbourne Workplace Health & Safety Show
The Melbourne Workplace Health & Safety Show has announced the agenda and line-up of speakers for its three Summit Stage conferences, taking place from 22 to 23 May 2024. [ + ]
Gold Coast to host LiftEx 2024
LiftEx Gold Coast will offer attendees a comprehensive view of the latest technologies and advancements in safety for lifting equipment and height safety. [ + ]
WA implements six-month transition for engineered stone ban
Work Health and Safety Ministers in Western Australia have decided to implement a six-month transition period after the 1 July ban on the supply, installation or processing of engineered stone. [ + ]
Arborist fined after worker struck by wood chipper hood
An Alice Springs arborist has been convicted and fined over an incident with a wood chipper that left a worker seriously injured. [ + ]
Manufacturers seek safer alternatives to engineered stone
With the ban on engineered stone to come into effect from 1 July 2024, manufacturers are seeking safer alternatives, such as natural stone and porcelain. [ + ]
Safety warning issued for quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles
SafeWork NSW has issued a safety warning for the use of quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, after a spate of serious incidents involving farm vehicles. [ + ]
Collective action needed to keep asbestos out of the supply chain
As Australia faces the threat of asbestos in homes and public spaces, John Batty of EDP Consultants highlights the dangers of asbestos contamination due to inadequate demolition practices. [ + ]