Industry News
Bridge crane falls, injures worker
A crane operator has been injured after a bridge crane's anchoring system failed, causing the crane to fall to the ground. [ + ]
Falling boat injures person
WHS Queensland is investigating after a hardstand failure caused a large boat to topple over and seriously injure a person in July 2019. [ + ]
"Negligent" electrician loses licence for 10 years
Qld's Electrical Licensing Committee has suspended a contractor's electrical work licence for 10 years after his negligence put people at risk from electric shock. [ + ]
Trench collapse injures workers
Ground collapse is one of the main risks in excavation work and can happen quickly and without warning, WHS Queensland said. [ + ]
A semi-autonomous bulldozer hit an excavator: now we know why
A semi-autonomous bulldozer hit an excavator due to poor sight lines and a breakdown in communications, according to the NSW Resources Regulator. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW Awards finalists announced
Sixteen finalists, including a coal services provider and southern NSW hospital, have been named in this year's SafeWork NSW Awards. [ + ]
Licence suspended for failure to remove asbestos
A demolition business has lost its Asbestos Removal Licence for three months after it failed to ensure its work was being carried out safely and competently. [ + ]
Roadshow to dig into health and safety at small mines and quarries
Over the next three months, the NSW Resources Regulator will travel to deliver key information on best health and safety practices in small mines and quarries. [ + ]
Queensland shines spotlight on mental health
Business leaders are encouraged to consider the importance of creating a psychologically healthy and safe workplace this Mental Health Week. [ + ]
