Industry News
Large fine for not having workers compensation insurance
Work Safety Commissioner Mark McCabe has imposed a fine of over $100,000 on a Canberra manufacturer for not having workers compensation coverage for its workers.
[ + ]WorkSafe uncovers nearly 100 safety breaches in Preston
Small businesses in the Melbourne suburb of Preston have been pulled up for 94 workplace health and safety breaches during a five-day campaign by WorkSafe inspectors.
[ + ]Man found guilty of using doctored insurance certificate
A man has been prosecuted by WorkCover NSW for falsifying an insurance certificate of currency for workers compensation.
[ + ]Property developer and director fined after fatal scaffolding fall
A NSW property development company and its director were fined and convicted after a worker fell to his death from scaffolding at a construction site.
[ + ]Report on biological hazards in workplaces
Safe Work Australia has issued a report on the exposure of Australian workers to biological hazards and control measures available to eliminate, reduce or control worker exposure to these hazards.
[ + ]Biomechanical demands in Australian workplaces
A new report discusses the health and safety implications of biomechanical demands, pain and fatigue symptoms to Australian workers.
[ + ]Call for national safety inspection of tower cranes
The CFMEU has called for a national safety inspection of tower cranes after a near disaster was identified at a Perth construction site.
[ + ]Deadline nears on national OHS public comment
SafeWork SA is urging the South Australian community to review and comment on the draft work health and safety Regulations and priority Codes of Practice before the opportunity closes early April.
[ + ]New identity strengthens unified global company
Scott Health & Safety has announced a new global brand identity and will immediately begin operating under the name Scott Safety.
[ + ]Child Employment Bill introduced to parliament
The SA Government has introduced a Child Employment Bill to Parliament which safeguards the rights of young people under the age of 18.
[ + ]Comcare launches court action over Transpacific injuries
Comcare has recently taken court action against Transpacific Industries over a series of injuries that have occurred at its facilities.
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