Report: 194 people were fatally injured at work in 2020
29 October, 2021A report from Safe Work Australia has revealed that 194 people were fatally injured in the workplace in 2020, with 96% of worker fatalities being men.
Company fined $230K after worker suffers conveyor belt injury
25 October, 2021A mining and construction company in Western Australia has been fined $230,000 after an employee became trapped in an unguarded conveyor belt.
Victoria records two forklift-related deaths in one week
20 October, 2021Two workers have lost their lives in forklift-related incidents within the space of a week, bringing the Victorian workplace fatality toll to 45 for 2021.
Machinery to enhance safety in decommissioning, repurposing and construction tasks
20 October, 2021 | Supplied by: EnerpacA new range of machinery has been designed to support the Australasian mining, energy and construction sectors as they carry out the decommissioning and repurposing of obsolete plant.
Qld mushroom farm fined $120K after worker loses arm
19 October, 2021A family-run Queensland mushroom farm has been fined after a worker had his arm 'traumatically' severed in a workplace incident caused by faulty machinery.
Construction company fined after worker crushed to death
11 October, 2021A civil construction company has been fined $50,000 after a worker was crushed while guiding a drum roller onto a truck in Mildura.
Electroplating machine death results in $300K fine
08 October, 2021A metal treatment company has been fined $300,000 over the death of a worker who became trapped in an electroplating machine on a Victorian worksite.
New forklift series enhances operator safety and ergonomics
08 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Hyster-Yale Asia-Pacific Pty LtdA new series of forklifts has been developed for a range of applications, to enhance operator safety, comfort and ergonomics.
SafeWork NSW commences October forklift safety blitz
06 October, 2021October is National Safe Work Month. In the New South Wales jurisdiction, SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit businesses to ensure forklifts are used safely.
Tech company raises funds for AI start-up to boost workplace safety
06 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Unleash live Pty LtdUnleash live, an AI video analytics platform, has announced a Series A funding round, led by SafetyCulture, to fuel the growth of its A.I. Apps Store.
Recycling company fined $70K following baler hand amputation
01 October, 2021A Victorian recycler has been fined $70,000 after a worker had his hand amputated while strapping bales of crushed aluminium at a Melbourne factory in 2014.
EXAIR Super Air Knife
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdCompact Super Air Knives are designed to provide a uniform, high-volume, high-velocity curtain of air to blow off, dry or cool surfaces.
Software developed to enhance rail level crossing safety
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Office of the National Rail Safety RegulatorA tailor-made data analytics software program has been developed to help governments and industry make better planning decisions on level crossing safety treatments.
Labour hire company, contractor fined $29K for age discrimination
29 September, 2021A West Australian labour hire company and contractor have been fined $20,000 and $9000 respectively, for refusing to hire a 70-year-old grader due to his age.
Incident Information Release issued after three crush injuries
23 September, 2021NT WorkSafe has published an Incident Information Release, following three separate crush incidents that led to serious injuries over the span of one month.
