Industry News
Stronger silica dust protections for workers take effect
New laws that came into effect on 1 September will provide additional protections for workers exposed to silica dust. [ + ]
Workers flying the flag for their MATES
From 9–12 September, MATES flags will fly over worksites across the country in aid of preventing suicide. [ + ]
Staying safe in windy work conditions
With strong winds sweeping through Victoria, employers have been urged to secure worksites and reconsider outdoor work under these conditions. [ + ]
Truck drivers must be part of safety campaign: ATA
A road safety campaign planned by the federal government should include truck drivers, according to the Australian Trucking Association. [ + ]
Multiple WHS breaches total $757K in fines
Three serious breaches of work health and safety legislation have culminated in a total of $757,500 in fines. [ + ]
Illegal engineered stone seized after nationwide ban
The Victorian construction industry has been put on notice as WorkSafe's Silica Field Team hunts for businesses flouting the rules around a ban on engineered stone. [ + ]
Electrician fined after apprentice receives electric shock
An electrical worker has been fined for failing to supervise an apprentice, after the apprentice received an electric shock while disconnecting cables in a ceiling space. [ + ]
Company, director charged over death of fatigued driver
A Keysborough warehousing and logistics company and its director have been charged over the death of an employee. [ + ]
Skills shortage impacting on trade workers' mental health
A national skills shortage is now having an impact on the mental health of trade workers in Australia, a new survey shows. [ + ]
Half of tradies live with severe pain: survey
Data released ahead of Tradies National Health Month in August has revealed the extent to which trade workers suffer from injuries and pain. [ + ]
Investigations underway following two work-related deaths
WorkSafe has commenced investigations after two workers were killed in separate incidents that occurred within hours of each other in Western Australia. [ + ]
Work health and safety data launched for electricians
Safe Work Australia has released WHS data for electricians to help illustrate the nature of risks workers most frequently encounter while performing their duties. [ + ]
Three high risk work licences suspended after safety breaches
Three workers have had their licences suspended for up to 12 months after a series of safety breaches involving overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Safety app launched for farmers affected by gas projects
A workplace health and safety and environment expert has launched a new framework designed to protect farmers. [ + ]
Health and safety reps attend WHS consultation in Orange
SafeWork NSW has hosted a free forum in Orange, to help health and safety representatives learn more about consultation at the workplace. [ + ]
