Industry News
Broken crane sheave prompts release of safety guidelines
Guidelines for safe mobile crane use have been released after a nylon hoist rope sheave failed in May, causing the load to drop and the sheave to break. [ + ]
WHS Queensland issues guidelines around safe load skate use
WHS Queensland has issued guidelines around safe load skate use after a worker was pinned between a wall and an electrical switchboard. [ + ]
Four parties charged over worker death
WorkSafe WA has charged four parties over the death of 17-year-old Wesley Ballantine, who fell through a roof during a construction project in 2017. [ + ]
Learning networks to help boost workers' mental health
Workers and employers will soon have access to mental health experts and the latest thinking on the best ways to boost work mental health and safety through the WorkSafe WorkWell Learning Networks. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on improving WHS laws
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on recommendations for improving the model work health and safety (WHS) laws, following an independent review in 2018. [ + ]
Worker's foot amputated in feeder bin incident
A worker's foot has been surgically amputated onsite after his legs became trapped in three exposed operating augers at the bottom of a feeder bin. [ + ]
Compassionate truck driver awarded for heroic acts
A Linfox truck driver has earned the Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian award for his compassionate and heroic actions at a multi-vehicle crash site. [ + ]
Operator loses leg to skidder winch
A forestry skidder operator has been severely injured after his leg was caught in the machine's cable winch. The cause of the incident is currently unknown. [ + ]
Melbourne Health charged after patient death
Melbourne Health has been charged with breaching section 23 (1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, in relation to a patient's death in 2013. [ + ]
Victorian farmer struck and killed by machinery
A man has died after being struck by a post hole digger at a farm in Raywood, bringing Victoria's total number of workplace deaths this year to 13. [ + ]
Forklift-induced injury leads to $90,000 fine
Queensland poultry processor Gemfire has been fined $90,000 after a worker was run over by a forklift that had its reverse warning beepers turned off. [ + ]
