Materials handling

What is the work-related impact of long-term back problems?

20 November, 2025

Australian researchers have set out to project the work-related impact of long-term back problems among working-age Australians (15–64 years).


$897,500 fine follows fatal crane chain crush injuries

07 November, 2025

A drill services company has been fined $897,500 over the death of a worker who was trapped between an overhead crane chain and a handrail on a skid assembly.


Record $975K fine follows 16-year-old labourer death

31 October, 2025

An industrial spray painting and sandblasting company has been dealt the biggest ever fine under Western Australia's workplace safety and health laws.


$770K in fines after driver killed by unsecured section of a load

24 October, 2025

Following the death of a truck driver in 2022, three mining and construction services companies have been fined a total of $770,000.


Can human–robot collaboration tackle manual handling challenges?

18 September, 2025

Australian engineers have trialled a human–robot collaboration system designed to make construction faster, safer and less physically demanding.


"It's clearly a concern" — investigation underway after second workplace death

12 September, 2025

An investigation is underway by WorkSafe WA following a fatal crush injuries incident on 8 September, which is the second death to occur at the same workplace.


$500K fine after worker loses eye in "horrific" metal plate fall

22 August, 2025

In WA, a mining fabrication company has been fined $500,000 over an incident in which a falling metal plate led to serious injuries, including the loss of an eye.


Failure to adequately implement existing procedure — $100K fine

23 June, 2025

Following an incident with a front-end loader that injured two workers, a company has been fined $100,000 for failure to adequately implement existing procedure.


Construction materials company extends road safety program

02 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Boral

Australia's largest vertically integrated construction materials company has extended its partnership with a heavy vehicle and road safety education program.


AI platform streamlines ergonomic and hazard assessments

08 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Soter Analytics

A natural health products company integrated an AI platform into their safety processes, observing streamlined ergonomic and hazard assessments among other benefits.


Mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance blitz

17 March, 2025

SafeWork NSW inspectors have issued more than 140 notices as part of a targeted mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance operation.


Boplan Impact Calculator for safety equipment

29 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Boplan

The Boplan Impact Calculator is an online calculation tool designed to empower safety coordinators, facility managers and HSE professionals to accurately assess the impact resistance required for their workplace safety and collision protection equipment.


Pack King powered floor cranes

14 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Pack King

Pack King powered floor cranes offer safety and efficiency for users.


Modulate portable buildings

05 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Modulate Group

Modulate portable building solutions offer flexibility and durability for demanding industries.


Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer automated guided vehicle system

03 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

The Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer system operates in both frozen and chilled environments and allows for the transfer of product cartons between aisles without the use of a traditional conveyor system.


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