Industry News
NSW contractor fined after fatal gas mix-up
A baby died and another suffered serious injuries after a contractor cross-connected nitrous oxide and oxygen lines; the contractor has been fined $100,000. [ + ]
SafeWork SA calls for caution when using crushing plant
A worker has died while clearing a metal tramp blockage in a cone crusher, prompting SafeWork SA to urge businesses to practise caution around crushing plant. [ + ]
NSW Government secures $1 billion worth of PPE
The NSW Government has bought almost $1 billion worth of personal protective equipment, to help health workers battle the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Alice Springs fuel company charged $140K for worker death
A Northern Territory fuel company has been fined $140,000 following an incident that led to the death of one of its workers. [ + ]
Contractor fined $30K for unsafe electrical work
A Queensland contractor has been fined $30,000, after a worker sustained serious electrical injuries while installing edge protection on a roof. [ + ]
Qld introduces heavy fines to protect frontline workers
Anyone who deliberately coughs, sneezes or spits on Qld frontline workers will incur up to a $13,345 fine, as per a new COVID-19 Public Health Direction. [ + ]
Investigations continuing after fatality at Truro Quarry
Investigations are continuing after the death of a worker at Truro Quarry in South Australia, which marks the state's first work-related fatality in 2020. [ + ]
