Industry News
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. [ + ]
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). [ + ]