Man fatally struck by bull on Victorian farm
01 April, 2022A man has sustained fatal head injuries while drafting cattle on a farm in Undera, north-west of Shepparton.
Freight company charged after worker fatally crushed
10 March, 2022A freight transport company has been charged after a worker sustained fatal injuries while unloading sections of steel light poles from a truck.
App promotes safety for women in transport and logistics industry
10 March, 2022Women in the transport and logistics industry have access to 24/7 emergency support during breakdowns and crashes, following the development of an app by Wodonga TAFE.
Using wearable sensors to enhance safety and reduce injury
10 March, 2022A leading manufacturer implemented wearable sensors to assess the role of Moulding and gain objective data to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries.
CFMEU NSW calls for ban on manufactured stone products
18 February, 2022The NSW Parliament has heard renewed calls from the CFMEU for the ban on manufactured stone products that expose workers to silicosis.
Vic company fined $30K for unsafe lifting
25 January, 2022A heavy-duty manufacturer has been fined more than $30,000 after a trailer fell while being lifted, narrowly missing three workers.
Underground mining project receives federal funding support
14 January, 2022A mining safety project to develop high-capacity dynamic rock reinforcement for underground mines has received $3 million in funding.
Crane compliance: safer handling through survey, review and training
12 January, 2022 by Mark Beckwith, Australian Service Operations Manager, Konecranes and Demag | Supplied by: Konecranes AustraliaCrane compliance is a complex task. However, through independent, expert external survey, review and training, the process can be made simpler.
Engineering company fined $300K after fatal crush incident
21 December, 2021An engineering company has been fined $300,000 after one worker died and another was seriously injured following a crush incident inside a shipping container.
Development company supervisor fined over crush incident
22 November, 2021A site supervisor has been fined $10,000 over a 2018 incident in which a worker was seriously injured when limestone blocks and a steel plate fell on him.
Company fined $550K after Delacombe trench collapse tragedy
17 November, 2021A civil construction company has been fined $550,000 over the deaths of two workers who were killed when the trench they were working in collapsed in 2018.
Using outrigger pads to meet safety challenges on remote sites
16 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Cut To Size Plastics Pty LtdOutrigger pads, designed to be virtually indestructible, can be used to promote safety across challenging conditions in the mining and construction industries.
Research outlines how mining companies can better protect workers
11 November, 2021Researchers from Edith Cowan University have identified the key causes of workplace fatalities in the resources sector, to help companies make their workplaces safer.
Truck body manufacturer charged after worker crushed to death
06 October, 2021A truck body manufacturer has been charged after a workplace incident in which a worker was crushed by 225 kg panels, while unloading them from a shipping container.
New laws passed to enhance protections for labour hire workers
27 September, 2021The Victorian Government has passed new laws to enhance workplace safety rights and protections for labour hire workers.
