Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on improving WHS laws
24 June, 2019Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on recommendations for improving the model work health and safety (WHS) laws, following an independent review in 2018.
Compassionate truck driver awarded for heroic acts
24 June, 2019A Linfox truck driver has earned the Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian award for his compassionate and heroic actions at a multi-vehicle crash site.
Operator loses leg to skidder winch
21 June, 2019A forestry skidder operator has been severely injured after his leg was caught in the machine's cable winch. The cause of the incident is currently unknown.
Melbourne Health charged after patient death
20 June, 2019Melbourne Health has been charged with breaching section 23 (1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, in relation to a patient's death in 2013.
Victorian farmer struck and killed by machinery
19 June, 2019A man has died after being struck by a post hole digger at a farm in Raywood, bringing Victoria's total number of workplace deaths this year to 13.
Electric shock sparks $250,000 fine
18 June, 2019A Queensland billboard company has been fined $250,000 after a worker received an electric shock from a powerline the company knew was a hazard.
Forklift-induced injury leads to $90,000 fine
18 June, 2019Queensland poultry processor Gemfire has been fined $90,000 after a worker was run over by a forklift that had its reverse warning beepers turned off.
Workers urged to take care during wet weather
17 June, 2019WorkSafe Victoria is urging construction and farm workers to take extra safety precautions as wet weather increases risk of slips, trips and falls.
Mobile plant strikes horse race spectators
11 June, 2019Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have issued an incident alert after a mobile plant struck spectators at a horseracing event earlier this year.
Return to Work program implementation deadline passes
11 June, 2019With the 31 May deadline behind us, NSW businesses' Return to Work programs should now be compliant with the SIRA's 2017 guidelines.
UK floor layer killed by toxic fumes, companies fined
05 June, 2019The death of a floor layer in the UK has seen a supplier and flooring company fined over lack of safety precautions.
1 in 10 lung illnesses caused by workplace fumes
04 June, 2019Exposure to hazardous fumes in the workplace may be the cause of illness in more than one out of 10 people, according to new research.
Landmark bullying prosecution succeeds in SA
03 June, 2019An individual has been successfully prosecuted for bullying a co-worker under a Category 1 Work Health and Safety (WHS) offence.
Silicosis-affected stonesmasons seek compensation
31 May, 2019Australian stonemasons are seeking compensation after engineered stone exposed them to silica dust and left many with silicosis.
Farmers produce new safety guide
30 May, 2019A new farm safety guide has been released by SafeWork NSW in a bid to improve agricultural workers' health and safety.
