Autonomous shipping: are self-driving ships the safer future?
16 October, 2020Australian Maritime College researcher Dr Reza Emad believes that commercial shipping will see more remotely controlled ships by 2030 — improving safety and efficiency.
Stage one of ACCC quad bike safety standards takes effect
14 October, 2020The first stage of mandatory safety standards for all new and imported second-hand quad bikes has come into effect, to improve the safety of the quad bikes.
Safety alert issued after worker falls from trailer
06 October, 2020A truck driver has sustained serious injuries after falling from his trailer, prompting a safety alert to be issued about the risk of falls from trucks and trailers.
Snack food maker fined $80,000 for workplace incident
24 September, 2020Yarra Valley Snack Foods has been fined $80,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries to his lung, ribs, lower back, leg and ankle in a workplace incident.
$40K fine after workplace incident leads to amputation
16 September, 2020A sheet metal fabrication company has been fined $40,000 after a workplace incident that led to a work experience student having to amputate the tip of his finger.
Freak accident leads to serious injuries and $30K fine
15 September, 2020A cattle company in Central Australia has pleaded guilty and been fined $30,000 after a freak accident left two workers seriously injured.
RCT Muirhead Speed Gates
12 August, 2020 | Supplied by: RCTThe Muirhead Speed Gates from RCT can be applied to any type of materials handling equipment, to ensure all industrial vehicles are travelling at safe speeds.
Efficient and secure: how data management of the future supports safer work practices
10 August, 2020 | Supplied by: eFaxWhilst the majority of record keeping has moved to the digital world, manual faxing still remains a staple of worksites.
Victorian meat processor fined for severe hand injury
10 August, 2020Diamond Valley Pork has been fined $130,000 for a 2019 incident in which a worker's hand was crushed while trapped in a waste chute.
SafeWork NSW to crack down on crane operator compliance
06 August, 2020SafeWork NSW inspectors will conduct a compliance blitz across the state, verifying licensing and operator competency on crane operators at worksites.
NT worker dies falling from the tracks of an excavator
04 August, 2020On 29 July, a 37-year-old worker died at a construction site in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory after falling from the tracks of an excavator.
Vic hire company fined $85,000 after worker death
30 July, 2020A Victorian equipment hire company has been fined $85,000 following the death of a worker who was loading lift equipment onto a truck.
Two Victorian lives claimed in "tragic 48 hours"
29 July, 2020Two workers have died in separate incidents in what WorkSafe Victoria has described as "a tragic 48 hours". It brings the state's toll to 42 for 2020.
Preventing death and serious injury when felling trees
24 July, 2020After a man was fatally struck by a tree while felling it with a chainsaw, WorkCover Queensland has issued guidance to prevent similar incidents in future.
Preparing building HVAC systems for a return to work
14 July, 2020With COVID-19 restrictions easing and workers returning to their places of work, building HVAC systems must be considered as part of a safe reopening.
