Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
