Industry News
Forklift injuries spark $95K fine for abattoir
A $95,000 fine has been issued to a Warrnambool abattoir, after two of its workers were struck by a forklift. [ + ]
Legal action launched after miner death
Prosecution proceedings have been launched by the NSW Resources Regulator against a mine, following an alleged workplace death in April 2017. [ + ]
Worker crushed, UK food processor fined £1.4m
A £1.4 million fine has been issued to a UK food processing company, after one of its workers sustained serious crush injuries. [ + ]
Fake electrician on Airtasker fined $100K
A $100,000 fine has been issued to a man who fraudulently posed as an electrician on the Airtasker online marketplace. [ + ]
How to correctly contain a hazardous liquid spill
It is essential for businesses that use or store hazardous liquids to implement effective spill containment strategies. [ + ]
Keeping first responders safe from drug exposure
A new video has been released by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), aimed at improving drug safety for first responders. [ + ]
Heat stress sees formworkers hospitalised
Two Queensland formworkers were hospitalised due to heat stress during an incident in February 2019. [ + ]
Multiple injuries caused by high-pressure fluid releases
Several injuries caused by high-pressure fluid releases have recently been reported to the NSW Resources Regulator. [ + ]
Linesman electrocuted to death during maintenance work
A linesman who worked for Ausgrid has been killed after suffering an electrocution during routine maintenance work in Sydney. [ + ]
Code for mentally healthy FIFO workplaces launched
The first code of practice for promoting mentally healthy FIFO workplaces has been launched in WA. [ + ]
