Industry News
Mine safety amendments take effect
Amendments to mine and petroleum site safety regulations have now come into effect. [ + ]
Safety inspectors target falling hazards on construction sites
Reducing falls at housing construction sites is the goal of WorkSafe Victoria, following 40 serious incidents since 1 February 2018. [ + ]
Industrial deaths inquiry, submissions open
An inquiry into the framework for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of industrial deaths has begun. [ + ]
Injured farmers need more recovery support
Tailored rehabilitation programs are needed after serious workplace injuries, but researchers have found that the unique needs of farmers are being ignored. [ + ]
WHS Regulations amended for lead exposure protection
Safe Work Australia has made some changes to model WHS regulations to protect workers who are exposed to lead processes. [ + ]
Be aware of road risks this Road Safety Week
The road transport industry consistently records some of the highest numbers of work-related deaths, particularly through road crashes. [ + ]
Defence fatigue testing improves helicopter safety
Fatigue testing technologies developed by Defence scientists will be used on a retired US Navy Seahawk helicopter. [ + ]
Small revisions keep the WHS Strategy relevant
A revised version of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012–2022 has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Agricultural processor fined over worker death
A conviction and $260,000 fine has been handed down to Ricegrowers Ltd, following the death of one of its maintenance workers. [ + ]
Man charged with fraudulent workers comp claims
A man who fraudulently obtained more than $700,000 in unlawful workers compensation payments has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]
WA wastewater treatment plant death under investigation
A worker has died at the Water Corporation's Woodman Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Munster. [ + ]
