Industry News
Contractor death sees construction firm fined
A housing construction company has been fined $250,000 after its contractor fell and died at a worksite. [ + ]
Radio tech on display for public safety agencies
Public safety agencies will have the chance to see Motorola Solutions demonstrate its advanced push-to-talk (PTT) radio services at Comms Connect this week. [ + ]
Theme park gondola ride falls during maintenance
During maintenance in October 2018, a gondola on a drop tower amusement ride became detached from the above catch-car. [ + ]
Forklift tips over, fatally crushes operator
The experienced operator was moving a load into an industrial shed when the forklift's mast collided with an overhead steel beam. [ + ]
High-voltage circuit breaker kills worker
A worker has been killed following a power station incident in Victoria. [ + ]
Jobs at Home Day raises safety awareness
In December, Victorian workers will be given the opportunity to celebrate the important jobs they do at home for their families. [ + ]
Staying safe at the end of the working year
Workers and employers are being reminded about the importance of workplace safety as the festive season approaches. [ + ]
Two arc flash incidents burn workers
Two Queensland electrical workers have suffered burns from an arc flash during separate incidents. [ + ]
NT builder pays $200K after illegal asbestos removal
After being charged with illegal asbestos removal, a Darwin company will spend more than $200,000 to improve asbestos safety in the NT. [ + ]
