$50K fine after unguarded table saw tips over, cuts artery
05 September, 2025In Queensland, a fabrication company has been fined $50,000 after an unguarded table saw tipped over, with the rotating blade causing serious injuries — including a cut artery.
UniPrint Pre-start Checklist Books
01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: UniPrint Pty LtdUniPrint's Pre-start Checklist Books are designed to make it easy to track machinery condition, spot defects early and prevent hazards before they happen.
Pilz IO-Link Safety Master PDP 67 IOLS
01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPThe Pilz IO-Link Safety Master PDP 67 IOLS is a compact yet powerful solution designed to make machine safety smarter, more flexible and easier to implement, even in the most demanding industrial environments.
Abattoir cake press entanglement death leads to $785K fine
29 August, 2025A Western Australia meat marketing co-operative has been fined $785,000 over the death of a worker who became entangled in a cake press at the Katanning Abattoir.
$80K fine after worker run over up to three times by skid steer
22 August, 2025In Victoria, an asphalt company has been fined $80,000 following the death of a worker who, after hours, was run over up to three times by a skid steer loader.
Level crossing AI safety solution has merit
18 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Swinburne University of TechnologyAmong the merit recipients in the 2025 VIC iAwards was an edge AI solution designed to enhance safety at passive level crossings.
$60K fine follows fingers amputation in meat product plant
08 August, 2025A meat manufacturing and distribution company has been fined $60,000 after a worker had fingers amputated by the moving blade in plant that included a 'Biltong Slicer'.
BodyGuard i-Tag Pedestrian Safety System
01 August, 2025 | Supplied by: BodyGuard Safety SolutionsThe BodyGuard Pedestrian Safety System is designed to counter for changes in environment and human error.
Gold mine truck fatality lands $945,000 fine
25 July, 2025A worker fatally struck by a truck at the Big Bell underground gold mine near Cue in Western Australia's Mid West has resulted in a $945,000 fine.
$80K fine follows finger amputation using unguarded machinery
18 July, 2025After a worker had a finger amputated due to using unguarded machinery, a packaging manufacturer has been convicted and fined $80,000.
Steel-bending machine's partial degloving lands $90K fine
14 July, 2025A steel manufacturing company with a history of WHS offending has been convicted and fined $90,000 after a worker's hand became trapped in a bending machine.
Laser bird deterrent boosts tram depot safety
04 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Bird BeamA Melbourne tram depot has reduced bird roosting by 90%, boosting safety through a fully automated laser bird deterrent.
Leuze RSL 200 safety laser scanner
01 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe RSL 200 is a compact device designed to reliably safeguard machines, systems, automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots.
Traffic management training review proves a winning formula
13 June, 2025A review of traffic management training and a practical, people-focused approach was behind a recent Yorke Peninsula Council WHS Best Practice Regional Award win.
Technological levers for heavy vehicle safety
16 May, 2025 | Supplied by: MicroliseTechnology is playing a pivotal role in mitigating heavy vehicle risks and enhancing safety. Luke Olsen sets out some key technological safety levers.
