Industry News
Vic farm worker dies of electrocution
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a farm worker was electrocuted while operating a telehandler and subsequently died. [ + ]
Tower crane audit finds limited knowledge among owners
A WorkSafe WA inspection program for tower crane maintenance has found that tower crane owners have a limited understanding of inspection procedures for cranes. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW conducts campaign to reduce risky electrical work
SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit construction sites to ensure electricians are operating safely and have the right control measures to manage electrical risks. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia updates WHS regulations for GHS 7
Safe Work Australia has updated the Model WHS Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) Amendment 2020 ahead of the two-year transition to GHS 7, commencing in January 2021. [ + ]
SafeWork SA issues expiation for high-risk work without licence
SafeWork SA has issued a $2160 expiation to a construction business, for allowing a worker to operate machinery without a high-risk work licence. [ + ]
Company fined $16K for unsafe demolition, asbestos removal
A demolition company and its two directors have been fined $16,000 for improperly demolishing a house which had asbestos-containing material. [ + ]
Vic Govt invests $500,000 in start-up contracts
The Victorian Government has allocated $500,000 worth of IT contract work to three local start-ups to develop technology solutions for workplace safety, transport and education. [ + ]
Report: COVID-19 prompts 533 workers compensation claims
Safe Work Australia has released a snapshot of workers compensation claims related to COVID-19 up to 31 July 2020. [ + ]
Virtual safety simulator to help SA heavy vehicle drivers
Heavy vehicle drivers in South Australia will be able to practise navigating the South Eastern Freeway descent with a training simulator. [ + ]
Unplanned explosive incident at underground mine
SafeWork SA is reminding mine operators to develop, implement and maintain safe systems of work, after an explosives incident at an underground mine. [ + ]
