Industry News
Man dies after falling six metres — likely from a ladder
A man has died after falling six metres — likely from a ladder — while working on an air-conditioning system at a civic centre. [ + ]
Unlicensed labour hire company slapped with $75K fine
An unlicensed labour hire company has been fined $75,000 for supplying workers to another business, in breach of the Labour Hire Licensing Act. [ + ]
Duty holders called to clean up after West Footscray fire
The owners and occupiers of last year's West Footscray fire site have been demanded to remove waste and render any residual dangerous goods harmless. [ + ]
Meat slicer seriously injures worker
WHS Queensland is investigating after a young worker suffered serious hand injuries at a meat processing plant. [ + ]
Company fined $120K for failing to provide fall protection
Sandarra Electrics has been fined $120,000 for exposing workers to risk of serious injury on a Geelong construction site. [ + ]
Company crushed with $80K fine after tyre shredder injury
A tyre recycling facility operator has been fined $80,000 and ordered to pay $4217 in costs after a young worker's arm was crushed in a tyre shredder. [ + ]
Workers encouraged to 'Speak Up. Save Lives'
SafeWork NSW is encouraging workers to report any safety concerns through its new app, 'Speak Up. Save Lives'. [ + ]
Fallen tilt-up panel lands $47K fine
A building company has been fined $47,000 after a 3.88-tonne tilt-up concrete panel fell from a building under construction onto a neighbouring carpark. [ + ]
