Industry News
Highest penalty to date against labour hire employer in SA
The South Australian Industrial Court has convicted a labour hire employer over a 2013 burns incident with its largest penalty to date against a single entity. [ + ]
worldsteel publishes safety position paper
The World Steel Association published its position paper on safety and health to coincide with the third Steel Safety Day. [ + ]
Transport industry weighs in on HVNL reform
Who is responsible, and for what, under the Heavy Vehicle National Law? That's all being determined under the second phase of reforms for executive officer liability. [ + ]
Company fined $450,000 over teenager's death
A farming company has been fined $450,000 following an incident in which a 15-year-old boy was killed in a forklift accident in 2014. [ + ]
Share your innovation: National Safety Awards now open
The National Safety Awards program is an opportunity for you to celebrate your safety heroes and showcase your workplace safety initiatives — no matter how big or small. [ + ]
Vp plc acquires TR for $17m
Equipment specialist TR Pty Ltd, owner of TechRentals, has been bought out by UK company Vp plc in a $17 million sales deal. [ + ]
Good compliance found on Perth construction sites
An inspection program of construction sites in Perth has found a high level of compliance with workplace safety laws. [ + ]
Asbestos-laden water pipes pose safety challenge
Australia is facing a multibillion-dollar task over the next decade to safely repair or replace asbestos-laced cement pipes in our water networks that have reached the end of their lifespan. [ + ]
Worker seriously injured in fall from dump truck
The Mine Safety Investigation Unit is investigating a recent incident involving a worker suffering head injuries after falling from a dump truck at a mine site in NSW. [ + ]
Are high heels a health hazard?
Many people consider high-heeled shoes an essential part of a fashionable outfit, especially in the corporate workplace, but could this fashion choice have serious consequences on an individual's health? [ + ]
Australian standard for spill control kits launched
A new Australian standard for spill kit colouring and labelling is now available and will be gradually phased in until the end of 2017. [ + ]
Ausgrid up for grabs, but bidders must commit to safe removal of asbestos: ETU
Around a thousand electrical panels containing asbestos have been installed at Ausgrid substations in NSW since 2007, but the ETU is calling on bidders for the electricity distributor to commit to the safe removal of the asbestos. [ + ]
Farm safety and compliance made easier with new app
To coincide with New Zealand's new WHS laws, a new safety app has been built by farmers, for farmers to manage farm safety and compliance. [ + ]
Entries open for Qld’s 2016 Safe Work Awards
Win up to $2000 prize money and be recognised for work health and safety and return to work achievements in the Queensland award program. [ + ]
WorkSafe NZ chief resigns
WorkSafe NZ will soon be on the hunt to fill its top job following the resignation of current chief executive Gordon MacDonald. [ + ]
