Industry News
Crushed hand leads to $55K fine for Campbellfield company
Lakeside Packaging has received a $55,000 fine after two people sustained serious hand injuries while operating a paper mill in the facility. [ + ]
Rumble strips used across NSW to reduce roadwork accidents
Transport for NSW has initiated the use of rumble strips on selected roadwork sites across NSW, to keep workers and motorists safe. [ + ]
WorkSafe Vic charges two companies after crane death
Alliance CG and Clark Cranes have been charged for failing to provide a safe work environment, after a 48-year-old man was killed at a building site in Box Hill. [ + ]
ACCC issues safety warning for quad bikes and SSVs
The ACCC has urged those riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles (SSVs) to stay safe, by wearing helmets and installing operator protection devices. [ + ]
Manufacturer incurs $400,000 fine after fatal accident
A steel fabrication workshop in Wodonga, Victoria, has been charged after a worker was crushed to death between two staircases. [ + ]