Industry News
New global standard to improve tailings dam safety
An independent panel of experts will develop an international standard for tailings facilities, according to the International Council on Mining and Metals. [ + ]
Investigations underway at chemical site
A new chemical site at Campbellfield is currently under investigation by government agencies. [ + ]
How understanding body clocks can aid shift workers
Understanding the individual timing of a person's body clock could be the key to increasing alertness in shift workers, according to a new study. [ + ]
Spinal injury sparks $150K fine for swim school
A $150,000 fine has been issued to a Ballarat-based swimming school, after a student became a quadriplegic during a diving incident. [ + ]
Calls for workplace sexual harassment reforms
In an effort to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, a diverse range of organisations has banded together to call for a range of reforms. [ + ]
Forklift injury leads to $100K fine for logistics company
A $100,000 fine has been issued to a logistics company after a worker was injured by a forklift. [ + ]
Farmers receive free health checks
A free health and lifestyle assessment service has been provided to Victorian farmers and agricultural workers. [ + ]
New standards matrix shows OHS changes
With the recent introduction of the AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, a new matrix has been released to help businesses stay abreast of changes. [ + ]
Metal prop dropped 56 levels at construction site
A metal prop has fallen from the 56th level of a Melbourne CBD construction site, prompting warnings about the dangers that falling objects pose. [ + ]
Stadium death sees govt agency fined $90K
A $90,000 fine has been issued to a WA Government agency, after a worker died by falling through a skylight in the roof of HBF Stadium. [ + ]
Zero mining fatalities reported for 2017–18
Favourable trends in the mining industry have been highlighted by a recent report from the NSW Resources Regulator. [ + ]
