Industry News
Qld union condemns mining company's labour hire system
The Queensland Mining & Energy Union has said that a safety review of labour hire company Mastermyne has reinforced the risks involved with mine operators outsourcing employment to contracting companies. [ + ]
Fixed machinery incidents, fatalities prompt reminder to put safety first
A recent spate of incidents involving fixed plant has prompted WorkSafe Queensland to issue a safety reminder for all employers working with fixed machinery. [ + ]
Cargo services company fined after worker injured at Perth Airport
A ground and air cargo services company has been fined $110,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from a baggage tug at Perth Airport. [ + ]
Dust extraction system recognised at NSW Mining HSEC Awards
Glencore's Ulan Underground has received the Safety Excellence Award for its dust extraction system, which provides a safe working environment by removing airborne dust from areas where cementitious products are mixed. [ + ]
Truck safety reminder issued after spate of worker deaths
Victorian employers and workers have been reminded of the hazards involved in working around trucks, after four workers died in separate incidents over the past two months. [ + ]
Victorian companies charged after worker death
Two companies have been charged for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act, after a worker was found unresponsive beside a scaffold at a Moonee Ponds construction site. [ + ]
Training partnership to address industry 'skills gap'
A collaboration between Endeavour Energy and Thomson Bridge will provide skills and safety training to workers in the NSW energy and infrastructure sectors. [ + ]
Safety reminder issued as electric vehicle sales accelerate
The rising popularity of electric vehicles has prompted WorkSafe to remind employers to provide appropriate training and supervision to mechanics working on EV systems. [ + ]
WA releases series of WHS codes of practice
A series of work health and safety codes of practice have come into effect in Western Australia to increase the guidance available for ensuring safe workplaces. [ + ]
Mobile health unit delivers free health care for Qld miners
Mine and quarry workers across Queensland have received free respiratory health screenings from the Heart 5 Mobile Health Unit. [ + ]
Fatal roadside incident prompts safety alert
A safety alert has been issued after two motor mechanics were killed while repairing a broken-down bus on the roadside. [ + ]
Mechanic killed by trailer in workplace incident
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a young diesel mechanic was killed while working under a B-double trailer in Melbourne. [ + ]
Nominations close soon for 2022 WorkSafe Awards
The WorkSafe Awards recognise excellence in improving workplace health and safety across seven categories. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after worker suffers cryogenic burns
Business owners have been advised to manage the risks to health and safety when handling hazardous goods after a young worker suffered serious cryogenic burns while handling liquid nitrogen. [ + ]
Vic maintenance worker dies after fall through roof
A 66-year-old maintenance worker has died after falling through a roof panel at a Monbulk plant nursery on 29 June 2022. [ + ]
