Industry News
Staying safe at work as the year draws to a close
Employers and workers are being urged to exercise caution during the end-of-year rush and to prioritise safety at work. [ + ]
Alarming commercial driver fatigue, distraction levels: report
A new report by a technology company has revealed some critical data relating to driver fatigue and distraction in the transport and logistics industry. [ + ]
Worker crushed by EWP, two companies charged
A plumbing contractor and construction company have been charged after a worker was crushed by an elevated work platform (EWP). [ + ]
Worker dies, $567K fine for engineering company
Following the death of a worker at a Bassendean workshop, an engineering company has been fined $567,000. [ + ]
Charges laid alleging sexual harassment of apprentice
An electrical contracting company and its director have been charged over the alleged bullying and sexual harassment of a female apprentice. [ + ]
Record attendance at WH&S Show
The 2024 Workplace Health & Safety Show, held in both Melbourne and Sydney, has achieved a huge increase in attendance rates. [ + ]
NSW Govt enforces engineered stone ban via inspections
Over 100 improvement notices have been issued to workplaces as part of the NSW Government's efforts to enforce the engineered stone ban. [ + ]
$840K fine issued over apprentice death
Following the death of a Riverland apprentice, a manufacturing business has been fined a record $840,000. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
