Industry News
Company convicted and fined for not acting on safety improvement notices
By not actioning three WorkSafe safety improvement notices, a company has incurred a conviction and hefty fine.
[ + ]National Logistics Safety Code released
A new safety code has been launched by the Australian Logistics Council to help improve safety in the transport and logistics industry.
[ + ]Fatality at Waikerie
SafeWork SA is investigating the fatal injury of a man who was operating a car-carrier at Waikerie last Tuesday.
[ + ]Investigation into 13-storey equipment fall
SafeWork SA is investigating an incident that occurred last Monday in Pirie Street, Adelaide, where equipment fell from the 13th storey of a building under construction.
[ + ]Workers compensation statistics released
ASCC has released a report that outlines statistics from workers compensations claims over the 2006–07 fiscal year.
[ + ]Foundry fined $20K over finger injuries
An engineering company was fined $20K over an incident in 2006 where a man's hand was severly injured.
[ + ]Call for entries for 2009 WorkSafe Victoria Awards
WorkSafe Victoria has issued and invitation for entries to be submitted for the 2009 WorkSafe Victoria safety Awards.
[ + ]Bricklaying and masonry safety campaign
A new safety campaign has been established by WorkSafe Victoria to help reduce the number of bricklaying injuries on construction sites.
[ + ]Warning to check condition of work platforms
The poor condition of scaffolding on a construction site caused a man to fall and sustain serious injuries, prompting warnings from the WA Department of Commence.
[ + ]Forum to address mesothelioma
A new forum has commenced to address the collection of data on past exposure to asbestos of patients diagnosed with mesothelioma.
[ + ]Furniture maker convicted over amputated finger
A recent conviction in Adelaide highlights the need for proper machine guarding and training to prevent young workers experiencing serious workplace injuries.
[ + ]Comcare instigates OHS legal proceedings
Comcare commenced legal proceedings against an Adelaide company for failing to take steps to protect the health and safety of its employees and contractors.
[ + ]New industry safety standards
A new WorkCover NSW initiative will release guidelines on a number of industrial occupations and situations to help reduce injuries through greater safety awareness.
[ + ]Update on Prahran scaffold collapse
WorkSafe Victoria issued three safety improvement notices following a scaffold collapse in in Melbourne and issued a warning to employers to ensure their workplace is safe for both workers and the community.
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