Industry News
Report: Thousands of new national standards needed to adapt to challenges
Standards Australia has revealed that up to 4000 new standards will be required over the next decade to help combat a range of environmental and digital challenges. [ + ]
Worker dies after Mount Wallace garbage truck crash
A 69-year-old worker has died in hospital after the garbage truck he was driving collided with another garbage truck at Mount Wallace. [ + ]
Wheel manufacturer charged over serious safety breaches
A Victorian company has been charged for contravening Occupational Health and Safety Regulations at a Mildura workshop between 2018 and 2020. [ + ]
Frontline workers not receiving WHS training: report
A survey has revealed that only 44% of global frontline workers received workplace health and safety training in the past year, identifying a need to reprioritise workplace safety. [ + ]
Report: One in five Aussies say work negatively impacts their mental health
Almost a quarter of Australian workers stated that their workplace caused or worsened their mental health, according to the 2021 Indicators of a Thriving Workplace Report. [ + ]
Guidance released to protect workers from Japanese encephalitis
Safe Work Australia has published guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking, to reduce the risk of workers contracting Japanese encephalitis. [ + ]
Truck driver crushed by falling gate
Investigations are ongoing into a workplace incident that led to the death of a 59-year-old truck driver, after he was crushed by a sliding gate. [ + ]
Waste recycling company fined $230,000 over arm amputation
A Perth waste recycling company has been fined for gross negligence after a worker's arm was amputated when he was dragged between a conveyor belt and a roller. [ + ]
Speakers announced for leading built environment event
Full speaker programs have been announced for Be Summit, DesignBUILD, Total Facilities and Digital Construction Week, ahead of the events' launch in May. [ + ]
WA network operator fined for inadequate testing procedures
Western Power has been fined for not providing adequate testing instructions, which could have prevented voltage rises that damaged electrical appliances at a Lacelin property. [ + ]
Roofing company fined, sanctioned over apprentice death
A NSW roofing company has been fined $400,000 and sanctioned for nine months, after a first-year apprentice died from injuries he sustained after falling through a skylight. [ + ]
Safety first in regional Victoria as construction booms
Employers and tradies across regional Victoria have been urged to prioritise safety on construction sites, as the sector faces increasing demands. [ + ]
Soter Analytics receives $12m to prevent workplace injuries
Soter Analytics has received $12 million in funding, to tackle work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MD) with wearable technology. [ + ]
Ride shut down over safety concerns for unrestrained passenger
SafeWork NSW is investigating an incident in which a child was unrestrained while a ride was in motion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. [ + ]
Guidelines released to manage concrete pumping risks in construction
A safety alert has been issued for construction sites, following three incidents in Queensland in which mobile concrete placing booms overturned. [ + ]
