Company fined over 15 tonnes of asbestos waste at unlicensed site
09 July, 2021A Central Coast business that stored asbestos waste unlawfully has been fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
KEMPER VacuFil i high-vacuum extraction units
08 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Kemper GmbHThe VacuFil 125i, 150i and 250i digital extraction units from KEMPER combine easy handling with needs-based extraction capacity.
Charges laid after worker injured in Airport Link Project
30 June, 2021WorkSafe WA has laid charges against Salini Australia, after a worker suffered a serious head injury during construction of the Forrestfield Airport Link tunnel.
Watering down the risks of silica dust in the workplace
30 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc.Cancer Council Australia has launched a safety campaign to encourage Australian workers to use adequate protection measures when exposed to silica dust.
SWA launches campaign to combat lung disease in the workplace
24 June, 2021Safe Work Australia has launched a campaign to raise awareness of occupational lung disease.
HEMCO Flammable Storage Cabinet
21 June, 2021 | Supplied by: HEMCO CorporationThe HEMCO Flammable Storage Cabinet is designed to store flammable chemicals, with high-temperature fibreglass insulation and a removable shelf.
ABF cracks down on imported asbestos-laced building products
17 June, 2021The Australian Border Force is taking action against the importation of building materials at risk of containing asbestos, which is prohibited in Australia.
Qld Govt commits $5m to fund dust lung disease research
27 May, 2021The Queensland Government will invest $5 million in research to protect workers from occupational dust lung disease, silicosis and coal workers' pneumoconiosis.
Victoria toughens dangerous goods regulations
25 May, 2021From 1 July, Victorian duty holders storing or handling dangerous goods will have to follow new reporting guidelines, due to updated safety regulations.
SafeWork SA prioritises asbestos licence compliance
19 May, 2021SafeWork SA has commenced a compliance audit of licensed asbestos removal jobs, to ensure regulation requirements are met.
Ensure chemical safety with the right equipment
07 May, 2021Businesses are urged to ensure they have the right equipment for handling hazardous chemicals, after a worker was injured while decanting acidic liquid.
Company fined after worker injures hand in Hippo mixer
03 May, 2021A flooring company has been fined $50,000 after a young labourer sustained injuries to his wrist and finger after getting his hand caught in a Hippo mixer.
Hosing herbicide into stormwater drain leads to $15K fine
15 April, 2021A Goulburn company that hosed a herbicide into a stormwater drain, out of concern for worker safety, has been fined $15,000 by the NSW EPA.
Contractor sentenced for waste disposal fraud
19 March, 2021A Sydney contractor has been sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for faking waste disposal dockets when disposing of waste containing asbestos.
Treatments for mesothelioma: researchers trial curcumin
19 March, 2021Flinders University researchers will be testing the feasibility of using curcumin as a treatment for malignant mesothelioma, which impacts workers in a range of occupations.
