Industry News
Nominations open for 2022 National Trucking Industry Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2022 National Trucking Industry Awards. The awards recognise the most committed individuals and organisations in the Australian trucking industry. [ + ]
Company charged for safety breaches after two truck crashes
A transport company has been charged for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act after unsafe work practices led to two truck crashes. [ + ]
Electrician fined $2000 for hazardous electrical error
An electrician has been fined $2000 for failing to follow kilowatt-hour meter replacement guidelines, which led to three people receiving electrical shocks. [ + ]
Pipe manufacturer fined $275,000 after worker crushed
A concrete pipe manufacturing company has been convicted and fined following an incident in which one of its workers died after being crushed by a conveyor. [ + ]
Mobile health unit to screen for dust diseases on Qld mine sites
Queensland miners will have more protection from lung diseases following the launch of a mobile health unit to screen for black lung and other mine dust diseases. [ + ]
CFMEU prioritises safety as work recommences at Grosvenor mine
The CFMEU has called for safety to be prioritised as operations recommence at Anglo American's Grosvenor mine, two years after a devastating mine explosion. [ + ]
CFMEU NSW calls for ban on manufactured stone products
The NSW Parliament has heard renewed calls from the CFMEU for the ban on manufactured stone products that expose workers to silicosis. [ + ]
Joanne Farrell new Chair of Safe Work Australia
Joanne Farrell has commenced as Chair of Safe Work Australia for a three-year term. [ + ]
Qld issues safety alert after four injured in explosion
A safety alert about the risks of handling hazardous goods has been issued after four people were injured following a workplace explosion and fire. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA investigates work-related farm death
WorkSafe is investigating the death of an 89-year-old farmer, who is believed to have been fatally injured while unloading hay from a tractor. [ + ]
New campaign to improve safety of young workers
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a safety campaign to teach young workers about their rights and encourage them to speak up about unsafe working conditions. [ + ]
Industry body welcomes developments on Heavy Vehicle National Law
The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed news from a meeting of infrastructure and transport ministers, regarding the development of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. [ + ]
Mechanic fined $210K after fatal truck crash
A mechanic has been convicted and fined following a 2014 truck crash that claimed the lives of three people. [ + ]
Safety alert issued about working near powerlines after fatality
Victorians have been reminded to be aware of their surroundings when working near overhead powerlines, following the death of a man in Malvern East. [ + ]
Researchers develop lightweight fire-retardant suits for firefighters
ANSTO, in collaboration with UNSW, has developed a lightweight, fireproof material for use in firefighting gear and high-tech fire protection. [ + ]
