The NSW Government has implemented a new standard for the regulator’s handling of workplace incidents, aimed at improving the communication and transparency elements of the process. Keven Anderson, Minister for
Family out almost $30,000 after mould infestation
A Perth family is raising awareness of the effects of mould exposure after being left with medical bills, chronic health conditions and extensive remediation costs that totalled almost $29,000. The
Electrical company to pay $120,000 over 2019 workplace death
A Tennant Creek electrical company and its director have been fined a total of $81,000 after workplace failures led to the death of an apprentice electrician in February of 2019.
Transport license suspended over illegal asbestos transportation procedures and unlawful disposal
A demolition company operating out of Port Adelaide has withdrawn an appeal against the SA branch of the Environment Protection Authority’s suspension of the company’s license to transport waste. Several
Mesothelioma sufferer struggling with compensation delays
An 80-year-old former security guard who was diagnosed with mesothelioma is still waiting on his compensation claim to proceed via icare. Bill Lawler’s exposure is likely from his employment at
Queensland family left with $23,000 bill after alleged illegal asbestos dumping
A Queensland family is facing a $23,000 remediation bill after asbestos-containing material was illegally dumped at their vacant lot in Yeppoon. The local council has declined the owner’s requests to
Australian killed in Japanese workplace accident
A Melbourne man has been killed in a workplace accident while employed as a ski instructor in the Japanese town of Niseko, in the north of Hokkaido. Nee Ta had
Redevelopment of Camellia halted over remediation concerns
A Sydney property developer has been refused a request to change planning rules which would allow him to develop the former James Hardie asbestos factory site in Parramatta. The NSW
NSW North Coast on notice for safety blitz
SafeWork NSW has warned construction sites on the North Coast from Ballina to Tweed Heads to expect inspectors on site this week, focusing on unsafe workplace practices. Department of Customer
Footage from public leads to $40,000 fine for crane operator
Footage collected by a member of the public has led to a Melbourne company facing the Dandenong Magistrates Court on a charge of failing to ensure a workplace was safe
$70,000 fine after death of co-worker at opal mining claim
The NSW Resources Regulator has fined a miner $70,000 over the death of a worker at a mineral claim in the Mulga Rush Opal Fields near Lightning Ridge in 2016.
34-year-old mother diagnosed with silicosis
A young Australian mother is calling on governments to implement harsher regulation to ensure Australian workers are protected from exposure to deadly silica dust. The woman, aged just 34, was
Worker crushed at Sydney worksite
A worker has been transported to hospital today after an incident at a worksite in Sydney’s Neutral Bay. It’s understood that the worker, a 25-year-old man, was injured when a
Worker critically injured in Southern Highlands incident
A worker in the Southern Highlands has been airlifted to a Sydney hospital after a workplace incident at Fitzroy Falls yesterday morning. The worker fell into a hole more than
Workplace fatality in Victoria’s northeast
A worker has been killed in an incident at a factory in Victoria’s northeast. Emergency services workers attended the scene at Benalla around 12.30 pm on Thursday after reports a
Worker’s hand severed at NSW worksite
A worker’s hand has been severed in a workplace accident at a site in Boorowa. Emergency services attended the scene at a wind farm around 4:30 pm, after reports of
Crane falls at Adelaide high school
Today, emergency services were called to an Adelaide Hills high school after a crane, completing construction work on the school, tipped over. The incident’s timing could not have been luckier,
Fraudulent workers comp payments of almost $100,000 to be repaid
A man has faced the Werribee Magistrates’ Court over a charge of fraudulently obtaining payments following a workplace injury. In June 2017, Muhammad Faisal’s compensation claim was accepted by WorkSafe
Worker in a coma after fire at Tasmanian distillery
A worker at a Tasmanian distillery is in an induced coma after a workplace accident. The worker suffered burns to half his body after a fire at the Adams Distillery
Critical incident at Brisbane worksite
A worker has been injured after becoming trapped under a heap of pallets at a Brisbane worksite this afternoon. Queensland Ambulance Service crews, including high acuity response paramedics and critical
Safety alert issued for workers in NT after fatality
The Northern Territory safety regulator has issued a new safety alert after an incident on a cattle station involving unguarded machinery. A worker suffered fatal injuries when they became entangled
Air emission control breach for 50 minutes costs company $8,000
An incinerator that encountered a power issue has led to a Victorian waste management company being fined by the Environmental Protection Authority. The site, managed by Cleanaway Daniels Pty Ltd,
Worker killed at St Mary’s worksite
A worker has been confirmed as being killed in a workplace incident at a supply store in St Mary’s on Monday, February 1st. It’s understood the worker was a truck
Worker killed in fall from heights incident in Christchurch
A worker has died in a workplace incident in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham yesterday morning. A NZ Police spokeswoman explained that emergency services were called to the site just
Zoom introduces air quality monitoring in latest tech release
As remote working and virtual meetings continue to play a crucial role in businesses during the pandemic, global communications firm Zoom has announced a suite of upgrades to its products
Asbestos uncovered at popular family park
Image by ABC News Local residents near a park in Bendigo have demanded local council release information after the park was confirmed as being contaminated by asbestos. Ross Reserve Park
Canberra schools test positive for lead paint
It has been revealed that four Canberra schools have tested positive for lead paint in the last year. The ACT’s Minister for Education confirmed that a system-wide review of hazardous
Alcoa fined over 2015 workplace fatality
Alcoa of Australia Ltd has been fined more than $200,000 plus costs in the Perth Magistrates Court over the death of a worker at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in 2015.
Asbestos contractor fined over worker exposure
An asbestos contractor has been fined by the South Australian safety regulator after it exposed workers to asbestos. The principal contractor was fined for failing to review an asbestos register,
Worker killed in incident at Bridgewater, Central Victoria
A worker has been killed at a workplace accident at Bridgewater, north-west of Bendigo yesterday. Victoria Police explained via a spokesman that emergency services teams responded to the scene around
Sub contractor fined over working at heights risks on Toowoomba Range Crossing
An incident at the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing has led to a contractor appearing in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court for failing to comply with its health and safety duty exposing
Study indicates link between air pollution and macular degeneration
A study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has shown a link between air pollution and an increased risk of issues with vision. The study looked at more than 100,000
Hazmat incident in the US kills six workers
A hazardous materials incident at a poultry processing facility in the US state of Georgia has resulted in the deaths of six people and hospitalised 11 others. It is understood
$15,000 penalty over fall from heights
A Victorian air conditioning company has been fined after facing court over an incident at a worksite in 2018 which saw a worker sustain serious injuries. An apprentice employee of
Welding company fined over crane crush incident
A Victorian metal fabrication company has been fined $15,000 after an incident which saw an apprentice boilermaker sustain serious injuries when a steel beam struck him. In January 2019, a
Forestry worker killed in incident at NZ worksite
A worker in the forestry industry has been confirmed as being killed at a workplace in New Zealand’s Masterton on Tuesday evening. NZ Police attended the scene at Tinui, north-east
Fine over air quality monitoring at landfill site
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority has fined a company more than $8,000 for breaches to its EPA license over an air quality concern where appropriate controls were not appropriately implemented and
Worker killed in Sydney’s inner west
A worker has been killed in a workplace incident in Rozelle, in Sydney’s inner west this morning. The man, understood to be in his 60s, was working at a marina
Regulator issues warning over maintenance after crush point incident
The New South Wales safety regulator is reminding PCBUs and employees on mine sites across the state to be mindful when conducting maintenance and working around heavy plant after an
Train versus road train incident in WA’s Pilbara
A truck was severely damaged after a low-speed collision with a train in Western Australia’s Pilbara region yesterday. The road train was struck by an FMG locomotive near the new
Worker killed after incident with excavator in Brisbane
A worker has been killed in a workplace accident this morning at an excavation business in Brisbane’s east. Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene after the alarm was
Worker injured in workplace fall on the Gold Coast
A worker has been transported to hospital in the second serious workplace incident in as many days on the Gold Coast. Paramedics attended the workplace in Broadbeach Waters just after
Former asbestos company director sentenced to house arrest over “repeated and egregious” safety breaches
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that prohibits an environmental consulting company and its director from working in the asbestos removal industry. The three-member Court of
WA implements improved silicosis testing
The Western Australian government has moved to implement changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996, which will improve protection for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, commonly an
Workplace fatality at winery in SA Riverland
A man has been killed in a workplace incident in the South Australian Riverland this morning. It is understood the worker was struck by his own truck at a winery
Worker hospitalised after HAZMAT incident in Bendigo
A dozen people have been evacuated and a woman was taken to hospital following a chemical incident at a workplace in Bendigo, Victoria. According to an Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman, a
Two injured after electrical incident on the Gold Coast
Two workers in their thirties have been transported to hospital after an electrical shock incident at a workplace on the Gold Coasy. Queensland Ambulance attended the scene at Ashmore shortly
Government purchase in Western Sydney marred by pollution, remediation costs
It has been revealed that a toxic worksite in Western Sydney, recently purchased by the NSW Government, was pumped into the Parramatta River. The site, which was purchased for Transport
Worker killed in Cairns Tablelands
Police and Queensland Work Health and Safety are investigating the circumstances of a fatal workplace accident in the Cairns Tablelands. A WHS inspector and forensic crash officers from QLD Police
$20,000 in fines for uncontrolled asbestos demolition
A Victorian demolition company has been convicted and fined $20,000 over an incident from May, 2018, after demolishing a building in Melbourne that contained asbestos without the appropriate controls in