Industry News
High-pressure clean of asbestos roof generates $3500 fine
A ruling from the Southport Magistrates Court has highlighted the dangers of cleaning asbestos roofs and the importance of following codes of practice. [ + ]
Piling rig drill head falls, injures worker
May saw two reported drill components fall from piling rigs, according to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. Here's how to prevent similar incidents. [ + ]
Lack of training a factor in injured worker case
A June 2019 ruling by a Queensland court emphasises the need for young workers to receive appropriate training. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria releases guidance on AED use
WorkSafe Victoria has released new guidance on the use of automated external defibrillators to empower workers to use the device during a cardiac arrest crisis. [ + ]
Union declares "safety crisis" after coalmine worker death
Queensland's mining union has declared a "safety crisis" after a 27-year-old coalmine worker died on the weekend. [ + ]
Worker injured by exploding earthmover tyre
A young worker has suffered severe facial injuries after an earthmover's tyre exploded while he and another worker were removing a tyre from a split rim. [ + ]
Victorian firefighters to access cancer compensation
Career and volunteer firefighters that meet certain requirements can now access presumptive compensation for specified cancers contracted during their service. [ + ]
WA taxi and omnibus drivers subject to OSH laws
Taxi and omnibus drivers are now subject to Western Australian (WA) OSH regulations after the WA Government redefined 'commercial vehicles' in June. [ + ]
AFL match to celebrate emergency service workers
Emergency service workers will be the real winners at this Friday's Hawthorn versus Collingwood Australian Football League (AFL) match. [ + ]
