Industry News
Sydney hosts #SAFETYSCAPE WHS show
Held over two days, the Workplace Health & Safety Show — the official trade show of #SAFETYSCAPE — will be held at Sydney's ICC in May 2019. [ + ]
Electrical contractors urged to test and document
Queensland contractors are being reminded to ensure all electrical work is inspected and tested correctly. [ + ]
Draft electrical installations standard open for comment
The Standards Australia draft AS/NZS 5139 is now open for public comment. [ + ]
Injuries and incidents highlighted in mining report
A NSW Resources Regulator incident summary has highlighted multiple safety incidents that have recently occurred in the mining sector. [ + ]
Safety fears over unsupervised electrical apprentices
Multiple instances of apprentices performing electrical work without supervision have been uncovered during flood recovery activity in North Queensland. [ + ]
$60K fine for food retailer over injured worker offences
A $60,000 fine has been issued to a food retailer over seven offences it committed with regards to an injured worker. [ + ]
Workers compensation comparison report released
A report detailing the differences between compensation arrangements for Australian and New Zealand workers has been published by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Faulty generator sees tunnel workers evacuated
Generator problems last week prompted the evacuation of more than 300 workers from the WestConnex motorway tunnel. [ + ]
Chemical stockpile removal process now underway
Work is currently underway to remove a stockpile of chemicals stored at eight sites around Epping and Campellfield. [ + ]
Claims of bullying on NT construction sites
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) has alleged that CFMMEU is undermining safety on construction sites through bullying. [ + ]
