One dead, another injured in landfill incident
28 May, 2019Two men became trapped under landfill during a worksite accident in Sydney yesterday, resulting in the death of one worker and serious injuries for the other.
Trapped worker dies at recycling facility
24 May, 2019A Queensland worker who became trapped in a conveyer belt system at a recycling facility was fatally injured during the incident in March 2019.
Drivers support restrictive apps on phones: study
24 May, 2019The majority of drivers would be prepared to install apps which restrict their use of mobile phones, provided they can still talk and listen to music.
Virtual reality CPR training rolled out for Vic students
23 May, 2019New virtual reality CPR training has just been launched by St John Ambulance Victoria, providing students with real-life scenarios from which to learn.
Jammed conveyor chain injures mine worker
22 May, 2019A shearer operator has suffered injury while trying to release a jammed conveyor chain during an incident in Lithgow's Springvale Colliery.
Regulation of heavy vehicle driver fatigue reviewed
21 May, 2019An issues paper has been released by the National Transport Commission (NTC) seeking input on the regulation of fatigue management.
Firefighter safety helmet awarded for innovation
21 May, 2019An innovative firefighting helmet has been the recipient of a design award in New Zealand.
New eligibility requirements for electrical contractors
20 May, 2019New electrical contractor licence eligibility requirements have come into effect in Queensland.
Soldier death sees Defence Dept charged
17 May, 2019Charges have been laid against the Department of Defence after a soldier died during a training exercise.
Farm manager fined $60K over fencing injury
17 May, 2019A Queensland property manager has been fined $60,000 for failing to use a locking pin that could have prevented a worker being injured.
Unsafe worksites see apartment developer fined $80K
16 May, 2019An $80,000 fine has been issued to a residential apartment developer after multiple safety breaches were detected at two of its construction sites.
WA driver medical standards updated
15 May, 2019Amendments to regulations surrounding driver medical standards have now come into effect in Western Australia.
New laws for solar farm safety
13 May, 2019Consistent safety standards on solar farms in Queensland will be enforced by new legislation coming into effect on 13 May 2019.
Falling death sparks $300K fine
13 May, 2019A conviction and fine has been issued to a shopfitting company and its director, after one of its workers died in a fall.
Supermarket chain introduces defibrillators at all stores
13 May, 2019Woolworths is planning to roll out defibrillators at all of its stores across Australia, in an effort to save lives.
