Industry News
Managing mobile crane work health and safety risks
After a young worker was seriously injured while operating a mobile crane, WorkCover Queensland has urged PCBUs to manage the WHS risks when using mobile cranes. [ + ]
SafeWork SA undertakes compliance checks on MEWPs
SafeWork SA has announced that it will carry out cross-industry compliance checks on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) for a period of three months. [ + ]
Qld WHS Prosecutor to handle serious RHS prosecutions
Following recent legislative amendments, serious Resources Safety and Health prosecutions in Queensland will be referred to the independent WHS Prosecutor. [ + ]
Tough mine safety laws a safety net for resources sector
Queensland has implemented Australia's toughest mine safety laws, and established a resources safety and health authority, to protect workers in the resources sector. [ + ]
Health and safety organisations call for respirator register
Health and safety organisations and the ACTU are calling for the establishment of a national register for approved respirators, to protect Australians' health. [ + ]
Victorian workplace manslaughter laws now in effect
Negligent Victorian employers now face fines of up to $16 million if they fail to ensure that employees are protected from incidents that result in death. [ + ]
VBA investigations uncover 12 unregistered plumbers
The Victorian Building Authority has taken enforcement action against 12 unlicensed or unregistered plumbers, following inspections across the Gippsland region. [ + ]
Contractors appointed to clean up site of chemical fire
WorkSafe Victoria has appointed Enviropacific Services, Corsec Services and Prensa to oversee clean-up following a chemical fire at Tottenham, Victoria. [ + ]
