A worker has been rushed to hospital this morning after a serious workplace incident in Singleton left his legs crushed under steel plates. Emergency services attended the scene at McDougall’s
Bulldozer company fined $375,000 over WHS breaches
A global earthmoving equipment company has been fined $375,00 and had a conviction recorded against them after an incident during which a worker was severely injured servicing a bulldozer, including
Pacific Labour Scheme under scrutiny over workplace injuries
Workers in Australia under the Pacific Labour Scheme have voiced concerns over the scheme, which the ABC has revealed as plagued with issues, including the cost of accommodation for workers, and
Safety blitz across NSW construction sites
SafeWork NSW has confirmed that they are conducting a blitz on construction sites across the state, focusing on safety compliance. Inspectors are already out in force across worksites, focusing on
Concerns over review of WA industrial manslaughter laws
The Western Australian government is currently in the process of reviewing its industrial manslaughter laws and is considering increasing the penalties for employers who are found to be criminally negligent