NSW, Vic partner for construction safety blitz
21 August, 2023Inspectors from SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will be visiting worksites in Yarrawonga-Mulwala, to reduce the risk of falls and exposure to crystalline silica.
Vic shines light on working safely at height with solar
04 August, 2023WorkSafe and Solar Victoria have released a series of safety solution sheets to help solar installers maintain safe worksites.
Lowering the risk of working at height
02 August, 2023 | Supplied by: VentiaWorking at height poses a significant safety risk, but an initiative by Ventia is helping to reduce the dangers.
Mind the gap — campaign shines light on void management
01 August, 2023The NSW Resources Regulator has issued 26 work health and safety compliance notices as part of its intervention program on void management in metalliferous mines.
SafeWork NSW launches campaign to prevent falls from height
07 June, 2023SafeWork NSW has launched a 12-month campaign of surprise inspections to prevent falls on construction sites.
Construction workers urged to stand down for fall safety
28 April, 2023Construction workers are encouraged to participate in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, through talks, training and other activities.
Solar Shine Solar Cleano F1 solar cleaning robot
03 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Solar Shine AustraliaSolar Shine Australia has partnered with a solar cleaning robot manufacturer.
Company charged after workers injured in formwork collapse
16 February, 2023A construction company has been charged after three workers were injured when temporary formwork collapsed at a construction site on Rottnest Island.
Safety alert issued after worker falls from roof
25 October, 2022A safety alert has been issued for Queensland businesses after a worker fell three metres off a roof while removing asbestos roofing sheets.
Manage the risk of falls during solar panel installation
25 October, 2022Businesses across NSW have been urged to prioritise worker safety when installing solar panels, to manage risks and prevent incidents from occurring.
Inspectors launch campaign to promote safety in tree work sector
15 September, 2022Inspectors from SafeWork NSW have commenced visits to businesses in the tree work industry to improve safety and compliance in the sector.
Spate of falls from height across Vic prompts safety reminder
18 August, 2022Employers across Victoria have been reminded of the risks of working from heights, after a recent spate of falls that led to three workers sustaining serious injuries.
Scaffolding company pleads guilty over 2019 construction incident
02 August, 2022A NSW scaffolding company has pleaded guilty to breaching NSW's workplace safety laws, following a scaffolding collapse at a construction site in April 2019.
Victorian companies charged after worker death
27 July, 2022Two companies have been charged for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act, after a worker was found unresponsive beside a scaffold at a Moonee Ponds construction site.
Vic maintenance worker dies after fall through roof
06 July, 2022A 66-year-old maintenance worker has died after falling through a roof panel at a Monbulk plant nursery on 29 June 2022.
