Industry News
Manufacturers seek safer alternatives to engineered stone
With the ban on engineered stone to come into effect from 1 July 2024, manufacturers are seeking safer alternatives, such as natural stone and porcelain. [ + ]
Safety warning issued for quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles
SafeWork NSW has issued a safety warning for the use of quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, after a spate of serious incidents involving farm vehicles. [ + ]
Collective action needed to keep asbestos out of the supply chain
As Australia faces the threat of asbestos in homes and public spaces, John Batty of EDP Consultants highlights the dangers of asbestos contamination due to inadequate demolition practices. [ + ]
Sign company, director fined for workplace bullying
A Victorian printing company and its managing director have been fined a combined $40,000 over the long-term bullying and harassment of a subcontractor. [ + ]
Company fined after worker falls through ceiling panel
A metal fabrication subcontractor has been convicted and fined $35,000 after a worker fell four metres at Tullamarine, sustaining serious spinal injuries. [ + ]
Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
Nominations are open for the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, celebrating health and safety initiatives across Western Australian workplaces. [ + ]
Level crossing safety notice issued for truck drivers
A National Level Crossing Safety Notice has been issued to help Aussie truck drivers stay vigilant at level crossings. [ + ]
Plastics manufacturer fined $545K for multiple safety failures
A Melbourne plastics manufacturer has been fined $545,000 after a spate of workplace incidents that led to workers sustaining serious burns, a concussion and a lacerated finger. [ + ]
Qantas fined $250K for standing down health and safety rep
Qantas has been fined $250,000 for standing down a health and safety representative who voiced safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Vic employers urged to manage the risks of working in heat
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder for employers to ensure their workers are protected from the risks of extreme heat and fire danger. [ + ]
WA employers urged to implement cyclone safety plans
Employers in Western Australia are being urged to review their contingency plans for the cyclone season, in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln. [ + ]
WorkSafe investigates two separate weekend fatalities
Two workers have died in separate work-related incidents over the span of 24 hours, prompting investigations by WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]
WorkSafe Vic launches blitz to prevent construction falls
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a blitz to prevent fall risks in the construction sector after hundreds of workers suffered workplace harm from falls in 2023. [ + ]
Recycler enters $295K enforceable undertaking after fall
A Victorian waste management company has entered into a $295,000 enforceable undertaking after a worker fell four metres through a steel grate. [ + ]
Revamped Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Melbourne and Sydney
The Workplace Health & Safety Show has been revamped for 2024, with a new Summit Stage and Spotlight Stage; registrations for the event are open now. [ + ]