Industry News
Charges laid over fatal failure of swing stage scaffold on Gold Coast
Three companies have been charged over the deaths of two construction workers at a Gold Coast high-rise construction site last year.
[ + ]Conviction and fine for not ensuring sub-contractor safety
Failing to ensure the safety needs of contractors were addressed has cost a major poultry processor a conviction for OHS law breaches and $100,000.
[ + ]WA WorkSafe to examine construction safety
WorkSafe will conduct an inspection program of construction sites in the Mid-West region of Western Australia in June.
[ + ]Alarming statistics on Queensland building industry risks
The Queensland Premier recently announced a new taskforce to tackle health problems in the construction industry following a shocking report that reveals high levels of obesity, smoking and problem drinking among builders.
[ + ]Safety alert on the dangers of working alone
Recent fatalities in Western Australia have highlighted the dangers associated with working alone and the importance of having regular communications with isolated workers.
[ + ]The consequences of not making the workplace safe
The employer and manager of a Victorian company which had two serious safety incidents in 13 months have been ordered to pay fines of $376,000.
[ + ]WA government concerned over national OHS legislation
The Western Australian government has raised a number of concerns over the proposed national model OHS legislation at the recent WRMC meeting.
[ + ]Free safety information for NSW businesses during June
The NSW government has announced a series of training events across the state for the month of June as part of Manual Handling Month.
[ + ]Shocking safety result for Scoresby businesses
WorkSafe Victoria has warned Scoresby businesses to improve their health and safety performance after 251 safety issues were identified during a five-day safety campaign.
[ + ]Construction industry commits to Zero Harm program
A new safety program was recently released in Queensland to assist in reducing the incidence of injuries and deaths in the construction industry.
[ + ]Basic safety failing costs crane company $70,000
A failure to ensure simple safety checks had been done have cost a crane company a conviction, $70,000 fine and put future contracts at risk.
[ + ]EPA provides funding for regional asbestos disposal
The Environment Protection Agency has provided funding towards the establishment of several asbestos collection centres in regional Victoria.
[ + ]NOPSA hosts Malaysian government and petroleum industry delegation
Australia's offshore petroleum safety authority, NOPSA, recently hosted a delegation from Malaysia's government and petroleum industry to discuss OHS issues for the offshore petroleum industry.
[ + ]World Bank warns of asbestos hazards
The World Bank has issued a guidance note on the treatment of asbestos in new and existing buildings.
[ + ]Online safety tips to help young workers
Young South Australians now have a dedicated website to answer their questions about workplace safety, fair pay and conditions.
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