ETU launches $1 million FIFO wage claim
01 February, 2016The ETU is planning to file an action for FIFO workers in the Fair Work Commission for missed wages that could amount to over $1 million.
Changes to mining WHS laws take effect
01 February, 2016Amendments to legislation that regulates WHS in the mining and petroleum industries in NSW take effect today.
Five top tips to help avoid industrial lawsuits
29 January, 2016 by Crown EquipmentCrown Equipment has supplied five top tips that it believes will help to reduce the chance of employee injury and possible legal exposure.
Calls for comment on lead in the workplace
12 January, 2016Safe Work Australia is calling for businesses who deal with lead to provide feedback over proposed amendments to laws regarding workplace safety.
Explosion fatality highlights dangers in simple safety breaches
08 December, 2015A Melbourne company has been charged over the death of one of its workers in a van explosion, which could have been prevented by following simple safety measures.
Wool processor convicted over truckie injury
01 December, 2015A Melbourne wool processor has been convicted and fined over an incident in which a truck driver suffered significant spinal injuries.
Company fined for pub fall injury
25 November, 2015A NSW pub has been fined $150,000 after a worker fell through an open trapdoor and suffered serious leg injuries.
Sydney man fined over crane licence fraud
11 November, 2015A Sydney man has been fined and given a criminal record after being caught using a fraudulent licence to operate cranes.
Service station operator fined and convicted over gas fire
02 September, 2015A Sydney service station operator has been fined and convicted for putting staff and the public at risk over a gas fire breakout.
Rigger's death highlights importance of risk management
26 August, 2015The investigation findings into the death of a 51-year-old rigger at the Boggabri Coal Mine in 2014 have been released by NSW Mine Safety.
Flooring installer fined $5000 over apprentice injury
25 August, 2015A flooring installer from WA has pleaded guilty and been fined $5000 after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries in 2012.
Defence fined over soldier's death in training exercise
21 August, 2015The Australian Defence Force has been fined $220,000 over a soldier's fatal shooting in a training exercise.
Company fined $180,000 after workers injured in factory falls
11 August, 2015A company from WA has been found guilty of breaching the Occupational Safety and Health Act and fined $180,000 following a 2013 incident that seriously injured two workers.
Cartel conduct in the construction industry?
31 July, 2015The ACCC says it is aware of serious allegations and evidence which point to cartel conduct in Canberra's construction industry.
Companies facing charges over workplace accidents
30 July, 2015Two companies may face fines of up to $1.5 million for charges over alleged workplace accidents that injured workers in 2013.
