Industry News
Falling glass sheets crush worker
A Queensland worker sustained serious crush injuries in August 2018, allegedly after multiple sheets of balustrading glass fell on him. [ + ]
Opioid misuse targeted in new framework
A new plan has been launched to tackle the misuse of opioids in the workplace. [ + ]
SICK appoints new Managing Director
A new Managing Director has been appointed at SICK Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Factory fire prompts chemical storage safety blitz
Investigations are underway into a factory fire at West Footscray, after the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) said it may have been suspicious. [ + ]
Adoption of ISO 45001
The adoption of ISO 45001 as a joint Australian and New Zealand standard has been formally accepted. [ + ]
Contractor spreads asbestos during roof repairs
Asbestos containing material (ACM) was allegedly spread throughout a property after a contractor used a high-pressure water spray on a roof. [ + ]
Are you relying on unsafe counterfeit products?
Counterfeit bearings are creating a safety hazard for machinery, plant and operations, according to Schaeffler. [ + ]
