Ballantine fall lands $38K fine in first of four cases
08 August, 2019Valmont WA Pty Ltd has been fined $38,000 and ordered to pay $8054 in costs in the first court case related to 17-year-old Wesley Ballantine's death.
One worker dead and two injured after crane hits powerline
07 August, 2019A North Queensland worker has died and two others were hospitalised after a crane came into contact with overhead powerlines.
Final speakers announced for SAFETYconnect 2019
06 August, 2019The final speakers and presentation topics have been announced for SAFETYconnect 2019, incorporating the National Safety Conference (28–29 August).
Worker injured by imported pipe bender
05 August, 2019Some imported equipment may not meet Australian Standards, SafeWork SA warned after a Chinese-imported pipe bender failed, injuring a worker.
Worker death prompts guidance on tree felling safety
05 August, 2019The importance of maintaining an exclusion zone and effective communication when felling trees has been highlighted after a falling tree killed a worker.
Coalmine workers speak out on mine safety risk factors
02 August, 2019Declining job security in coalmining is a major mine safety risk factor, according to a survey conducted by the CFMEU.
Chocolate store renovation negligence fine not so sweet
01 August, 2019A Perth building company has been fined $5000 for negligence after it failed to carry out or supervise a renovation it had been commissioned to perform on a Fremantle chocolate store.
icare starts $3m fund for preventing construction injuries
31 July, 2019People, organisations and associations with ideas for preventing injuries in the construction industry could access a share of $3 million in funding as part of a new initiative by NSW workers compensation provider icare.
DNRME seeks feedback on Qld mining "safety reset"
31 July, 2019The safety reset will involve discussions between management, operational staff and relevant union representatives on risks and safe practices.
Builder fined $75K after "serious" circular saw injury
30 July, 2019A Toowoomba builder has been fined $75,000 after their failure to instruct a worker in safe circular saw use resulted in physical and psychological injuries.
Tradesman fined $6K in relation to bullying young workers
29 July, 2019A Hunter tradesman has been convicted and fined $6000 after his bullying behaviour negatively impacted two young workers' mental health and safety, according to SafeWork NSW.
NSW Government seeks feedback on Explosives Act
26 July, 2019The NSW Explosive Act aims to meet industry needs while protecting workers, the public and property from unsafe explosive and explosive precursor use.
Crane's wire ropes slip in "major safety incident"
25 July, 2019While no-one was injured, any issues with the crane — which is used to move shipping containers — could have "catastrophic consequences".
NSW lead WHS regulations amended to meet model laws
24 July, 2019Blood lead thresholds and the definition of "lead risk work" have changed following the 1 July update of NSW Work Health and Safety regulations.
Farmers urged to consider quad bike risks this National Farm Safety Week
23 July, 2019Quad bikes are a major cause of death and injury in rural workplaces. This National Farm Safety Week, Safe Work Australia is alerting farmers to quad bike risks.
