Vic freight company fined $35,000 after truck fatality
05 October, 2022A Victorian freight company has been fined following the death of a garbage truck driver in Epping in December 2019.
Concrete manufacturer fined $35,000 over crane incident
29 September, 2022A Victorian concrete manufacturer has been fined after two workers were nearly injured when a 2600 kg trough and mould detached from a crane and fell.
Forklift accident results in $40,000 fine for car dealership
14 September, 2022A Victorian car dealership has been fined for failing to maintain a safe system of work, after a worker suffered skull fractures following an accident involving a forklift.
Inspectors visit Wagga worksites to improve plant safety
02 August, 2022SafeWork NSW will conduct site visits across Wagga Wagga to ensure that businesses are managing the risks associated with loading and unloading vehicles.
Safety reminder issued as electric vehicle sales accelerate
19 July, 2022The rising popularity of electric vehicles has prompted WorkSafe to remind employers to provide appropriate training and supervision to mechanics working on EV systems.
Human vibration
18 July, 2022Prolonged exposure of the human body to mechanical vibration can be harmful; a vibration meter is a reliable evaluation tool to monitor and reduce human exposure to vibration.
Mechanic killed by trailer in workplace incident
13 July, 2022WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a young diesel mechanic was killed while working under a B-double trailer in Melbourne.
Fatal roadside incident prompts safety alert
13 July, 2022A safety alert has been issued after two motor mechanics were killed while repairing a broken-down bus on the roadside.
Death sparks warning over filling scuba dive cylinders
22 June, 2022WorkSafe Victoria has issued a prohibition notice to an East Gippsland dive shop after unsafe levels of carbon monoxide were found in its scuba diving cylinders.
Technofast EziTite Hydraulic Nuts
15 June, 2022Safe and precise hydraulic nut and bolt fastening technology is streamlining the process by which slew bearings in lifting and loading equipment can be serviced or replaced.
Gates Australia DraftGuard anti-rotation device
09 June, 2022The Gates Australia anti-rotation device is designed to improve the safety of workers who are performing maintenance on fan drives.
Prioritising compliance to ensure machine operator safety
09 June, 2022Industrial equipment supplier Enmin manufactures a range of materials handling solutions with a focus on compliance, to ensure maximum operator safety.
Transport company fined after worker dies in milk tanker crash
09 June, 2022A Victorian transport company has been fined $490,000 after a worker died in a truck rollover at Leongatha in May 2018.
New tool promotes safety for agriculture industry
08 June, 2022Safe Work Australia has released an online tool that provides information about duties under the model WHS laws, for PCBUs and workers in the agriculture industry.
Digitising crane safety compliance
25 May, 2022Dropped loads are a common safety hazard associated with overhead cranes; however, using a checklist app can help with achieving safety compliance.
