Industry News
New public register for asbestos removal licence holders
From 1 February 2021, those with an ACT licence for asbestos removal (class A or class B) will have their licence details published on the WorkSafe ACT online register. [ + ]
SWA releases 2018–2019 workers compensation report
SWA has released a report detailing workers compensation statistics from 2018–2019, revealing which occupations had the highest rate of serious claims. [ + ]
Updated WHS Regulations now in effect for South Australia
Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations for South Australia, including to air monitoring during asbestos removal, came into effect this month. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA issues heat stress warning for workplaces
WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh has urged employers to protect workers from heat stress as another week of summer heat sweeps across the state. [ + ]
Appeal over fine for workplace electric shock dismissed
The Brisbane District Court has dismissed an appeal from an outdoor advertising company against an earlier conviction, with the original fine to remain unchanged. [ + ]
Vic company fined for dangerous demolition, asbestos removal
A demolition company has been fined $20,000 for demolishing a building containing asbestos without the proper controls in place. [ + ]
Springvale Coal to spend $540,000 on enforceable undertaking
The NSW Resources Regulator has accepted a $540,000 enforceable undertaking for Springvale Colliery, after a 2019 incident in which a worker's leg was fractured. [ + ]
NSW Quarterly Safety Report details latest mining hazards
The Quarterly Safety Report for July to September 2020 has been released for mining operators in NSW, outlining industry- and sector-specific information. [ + ]
Degloving incident costs Mildura juice company $30,000
Lencia Fruit Juices Pty Ltd has been fined $30,000 after a worker's hand was sucked into an unguarded bottling machine, resulting in nerve damage. [ + ]
SafeWork SA prioritises compliance, education in 2020
The Annual Activity Report from SafeWork SA has revealed that compliance and education were at the forefront of its agenda during a year of challenges. [ + ]
Queensland urges producers to prepare for seasonal natural disasters
As Queensland braces for above-average predicted tropical cyclones this season, the state government has prepared a range of guides and resources to help primary producers stay safe. [ + ]
Legislation improves mental health support for Vic workers
The Victorian Government has introduced legislation that enables Victorian workers affected by work-related mental health injuries to access treatment and support. [ + ]
Report released following worker injury at Appin North Mine
The NSW Resources Regulator has released a report investigating an incident at Appin North Mine in which a worker sustained permanent injuries to his foot. [ + ]
Transport and logistics company charged over 2018 incident
K. & S. Freighters has been charged with breaching work health and safety laws, after a 2018 incident at an Adelaide depot left a worker with serious injuries. [ + ]
SafeWork SA reveals winners of Safe Work Month competition
To mark National Safe Work Month, SafeWork SA held an Organise Your Own Workplace Activity competition, with six workplaces recognised for their workplace initiatives. [ + ]
