Industry News
Company fined $40K after worker falls from roof
A steel fabrication and installation company has been fined after a worker sustained serious injuries from falling almost 4 metres through a gap in the roof on a job site in Geelong. [ + ]
Qld asbestos manufacturer fined $1.21 million
A Queensland asbestos manufacturer has been fined for general damages and loss of life expectancy after a 77-year-old former worker was exposed to asbestos products. [ + ]
Nominations open for NT Electrical Safety Board
NT WorkSafe is seeking nominations from individuals to join the inaugural Electrical Safety Board. [ + ]
Compliance inspections to protect NSW workers from silicosis
The NSW Government has announced that it will deploy SafeWork NSW inspectors to enforce the forthcoming engineered stone ban and protect workers from silicosis. [ + ]
New laws to protect Qld workers from discrimination, harassment
The Queensland Government has introduced new laws to protect workers from discrimination, vilification, sexual harassment, victimisation and other unlawful behaviours. [ + ]
New compliance and enforcement tool rolls out
SafeWork SA is embedding cautions into its suite of compliance and enforcement tools to help reduce injuries and fatalities. [ + ]
Model WHS regulations finalised ahead of engineered stone ban
Safe Work Australia has finalised the amendments to the model Work Health and Safety Regulations to protect workers from the risks of exposure to respirable crystalline silica. [ + ]
Vic company pledges $170K in enforceable undertaking
A steel fabrication company has committed to spending approximately $170,000 in undertakings, after a frame weighing 30 tonnes fell at its Corio factory. [ + ]
Report reveals the cost of workplace injury, illness in Australia
Research conducted by Monash University has found that between 2012 and 2017, the equivalent of 41,000 full-time jobs were lost due to people taking time off work. [ + ]
SWA seeks crane licensing feedback
The public have been given an opportunity to provide feedback on six Safe Work Australia proposals aimed at improving the licensing framework for cranes. [ + ]
ATA calls for ministers to settle truck law reforms
The Australian Trucking Association has said it is vital that transport ministers press forward with reforms to the national truck laws. [ + ]
National forklift campaign launched to improve safety
A National Forklift Safety campaign has been launched to enhance awareness and promote best practices in forklift safety across industries. [ + ]
Record turnout at Melbourne Workplace Health & Safety Show
More than 4900 safety professionals attended the Workplace Health & Safety Show in Melbourne this year, marking a 247% increase in attendance. [ + ]
Vic launches new guidance, campaign targeting forklift safety
Victoria has launched a statewide inspection campaign and released new guidance to help drive down the toll of forklift-related deaths and injuries. [ + ]
Vic to enforce engineered stone ban from 1 July
Employers across Victoria will not be permitted to carry out work involving the manufacturing, supply, processing or installation of engineered stone from 1 July. [ + ]
