CFMMEU and official fined for abusing safety functions
24 September, 2019The CFMMEU and its former official have been fined $34K after the official "intentionally hindered and obstructed" works due to false safety concerns.
NT industrial manslaughter laws to be debated by end 2019
23 September, 2019If passed, individuals could face life imprisonment, or businesses, fines up to $10 million, if reckless or negligent conduct has caused a workplace fatality.
Stop Work Notice issued for failure to get safety approvals
20 September, 2019A Canberra construction site has received a Stop Work Notice after Access Canberra found the builders had failed to get approval for the works.
Worker dies in dozer, light vehicle collision
19 September, 2019A worker has died after a dozer collided with their light vehicle at the Snapper Mineral Sands Mine in August.
Wall collapse kills man at building site
18 September, 2019WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a 56-year-old man after a brick wall collapsed on him at a Ballarat residential building site.
Fail safely: why VR is a game changer for safety training
18 September, 2019 by Ken Kencevski* | Supplied by: DevikaVR allows real-life hazards to be experienced in a virtual environment. Ken Kencevski outlines its benefits, applications and recent uptake.
Developer fined $180K for worker fall
17 September, 2019A developer has been convicted and fined $180,000 after a work-experience student fell six metres and sustained serious injuries at a Canberra worksite in 2016.
Worker injured after arms get trapped in pulling winch
16 September, 2019A worker has suffered traumatic injuries to both arms after becoming trapped by a pulling winch. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Safety messages targeted at tradies
13 September, 2019 by Michael Blumberg* | Supplied by: Target Tradies'Target Tradies' is helping the Cancer Council and Black Dog Institute reach tradies on the job. Founder Michael Blumberg outlines the initiative.
Reset renews mine and quarry workers' safety focus
13 September, 2019Almost 50,000 Qld mine and quarry workers have completed safety resets, after the state experienced six deaths of mine and quarry workers in 12 months.
WorkSafe WA to perform high-risk pressure vessel inspections
12 September, 2019WorkSafe WA inspectors will be visiting plants with high-risk pressure vessels to help improve compliance with relevant safety regulations.
Mining companies pledge $96K in enforceable undertaking
05 September, 2019Two mining companies are set to spend $96,000 as part of an enforceable undertaking, after they allegedly breached the Mining Act.
Man earns nine months' jail time for compensation fraud
04 September, 2019A man that defrauded Victoria's workers compensation scheme of more than $112,000 has been jailed for nine months, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Site supervisor fined $21,000 for workplace bullying
03 September, 2019A man has been fined $21,000 in SafeWork SA's second conviction related to workplace bullying.
Ask "R U OK?" on 12 September
03 September, 2019 by Marcela Slepica* | Supplied by: AccessEAPAhead of R U OK? Day, Marcela Slepica from AccessEAP calls for meaningful mental health conversations to avoid potential incidences of suicide.
