Industry News
SA introduces scheme to enable recognition of interstate licences
SafeWork SA has implemented an Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme to ease the burden on workers relocating to another state or territory on a temporary basis. [ + ]
Minister visits WA manufacturer of non-combat boots for Defence Force
Minister Paul Papalia visited the Steel Blue manufacturing facility in Malaga; the company has manufactured non-combat boots for the National Defence Force for eight years. [ + ]
SWA releases guidelines for exposure to organophosphate pesticides
Safe Work Australia has released guidelines to help medical practitioners monitor the health of workers exposed to organophosphate pesticides. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after drill rig contacts overhead powerline
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert, warning machinery operators to take care when working near overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Vic company fined $30K for unsafe lifting
A heavy-duty manufacturer has been fined more than $30,000 after a trailer fell while being lifted, narrowly missing three workers. [ + ]
Company, director fined after worker injured in crush incident
A company and its director have been fined more than $50,000 after an employee sustained musculoskeletal injures in a forklift accident. [ + ]
BHP fined $125,000 for worker's serious neck injury
BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd was fined $125,000 on 21 January 2022 after a contractor suffered a lacerated artery from being struck in the neck by a metal shard in September 2017. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW launches WHS Guide for road freight transport industry
SafeWork NSW has released a safety guide for the road freight transport industry, with practical and tailored information about working in and around vehicles. [ + ]
WA releases dangerous goods safety guide
The guide is specifically designed for consignors of dangerous goods packages below placard load quantity. [ + ]
Asbestos-cement water pipe management guidelines released
ASEA has released guidelines to help water and sewerage providers reduce the risk of exposure to asbestos fibres released from asbestos-cement (AC) pipes. [ + ]
SWA releases guidance to reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation
Safe Work Australia has released a fact sheet to help persons conducting a business or undertaking manage the risks of solar ultraviolate radiation (UVR) in the workplace. [ + ]
Inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week to be held in Sydney
Australian Manufacturing Week is gearing up to showcase the latest manufacturing technologies, processes and support services at the International Convention Centre in June. [ + ]
Call for better safety procedures after fatigue blamed for rail worksite near hit
The Office of Transport Safety Investigations has called for Sydney Trains to implement a better fatigue management system, after a near hit at Westmead Station was attributed to worker fatigue. [ + ]
ACCC concerned over pricing of rapid antigen tests
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has expressed significant concerns about the retail price of rapid antigen tests. [ + ]
Meat company fined $400K after worker crushed by stag
A meat processing company has been fined over a 2017 incident in which a stockman was killed by a stag. [ + ]
