Serious head injuries result from hydraulic jack accident
04 October, 2017A worker who was struck in the head by a portable hydraulic jack in September has sustained serious injuries.
Incorrect disposal of aerosol causes fire, company fined
18 September, 2017A fire at the Solveco Pty Ltd facility in St Marys has led to the company being fined $15,000.
Safety legislation to support mine workers in Qld
13 September, 2017New Queensland laws will see greater penalties imposed on mine operators who do not keep their workers safe.
Vulnerable workers protected by new laws
07 September, 2017Employers who deliberately disregard the minimum wage and other entitlements will face greater penalties under a new law passed in parliament.
Unsafe WA business owners now risk five years' imprisonment
31 August, 2017Penalties for workplace safety offences will be increased to bring Western Australia in line with other states around the country.
Diesel ignites and badly burns mine worker
24 August, 2017Uncontrolled fuel pressure is thought to have enabled diesel to catch on fire, badly burning a worker at a mine in Muswellbrook.
Industrial manslaughter offence in Qld
24 August, 2017Industrial manslaughter offence with harsh penalties is one of 58 recommended legislative changes for Queensland.
Construction site collapses trigger safety blitz
24 August, 2017Structural collapse at construction sites is being targeted as a safety issue, following a range of incidents over the past few months.
Death in strong winds prompts safety warning
18 August, 2017Powerful winds have injured or killed two workers in NSW during August.
Do employers have the right to direct employees to provide further medical information?
16 August, 2017 by Kerry Foster, Director, Active Occupational Health ServicesKerry Foster from Active Occupational Health Services answers this question.
'Proactive safety investigations' vs organisational reality
01 August, 2017 by Goran Prvulovic, MOccHlth&Saf, RiskWise SolutionsSome academics and consultants are advocating 'ditching' traditional safety investigation models in favour of 'pre-incident' investigations. Goran Prvulovic explains why business and safety professionals alike need to be cautious how they approach this new concept.
Lost hand leads to fine and conviction for recycler
25 July, 2017A recycler has been found guilty of failing to provide or maintain a recycling plant that was safe and without risk to health, as well as failing to provide a safe system of work.
Violence against medical staff escalating
21 July, 2017Violence against nurses and midwives is on the rise, according to research carried out by CQUniversity.
Rise in farm deaths causing concern
17 July, 2017More people have already died on Victorian farms in the past six months than the total number who died in 2016.
Powerline fines implemented to keep workers safe
13 July, 2017Businesses could now be fined up to $3000 in Queensland if they do not implement appropriate safety controls for employees working around overhead powerlines.
