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WHS Workplace fatality at quarry north of Adelaide
April 21, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Workplace fatality at quarry north of Adelaide

A worker has been killed at a workplace incident at a quarry northeast of Adelaide today, just after 9am. Emergency services workers attended the site at Truro, including police and

WHS Woman rushed to hospital after workplace incident on the Gold Coast
April 21, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Woman rushed to hospital after workplace incident on the Gold Coast

Paramedics were called to a business in Burleigh Heads today around midday, after reports a woman had been injured at the site. On arrival, the emergency services workers treated a

WHS Crane driver avoids jail over 2016 workplace death
April 20, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Crane driver avoids jail over 2016 workplace death

A crane driver from Canberra has avoided jail time over the death of a fellow worker at a site in the nation’s capital in 2016. Michael Watts appeared in the

WHS Worker fatally electrocuted on jobsite
April 20, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker fatally electrocuted on jobsite

A primary producer has been killed in a workplace accident in Putururu, New Zealand, south-west of Rotorua, on Sunday. Emergency services attended the scene just before 5pm yesterday after reports

WHS Qantas to be investigated over COVID-19 exposure in SA
April 17, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Qantas to be investigated over COVID-19 exposure in SA

The Transport Workers’ Union has raised concerns over the safety standards within Qantas amid the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming that Qantas has allowed the virus to spread throughout the Adelaide airport

WHS Two critical incidents on QLD worksites in as many hours
April 17, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Two critical incidents on QLD worksites in as many hours

Queensland has recorded two critical workplace injuries in one day. The first incident occurred in Brisbane around 4pm when a worker fell more than four metres, suffering serious head injuries.

Legislation Trade and construction licence fees waived
April 16, 2020in Legislation 0 Comments 0 Likes

Trade and construction licence fees waived

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced that up to 200,000 license holders for the trades and construction industries will not be required to pay licence fees worth up $50 million.

WHS “Smacks of an attempt to blame someone else;” $450K fine handed down over workplace death
April 16, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

“Smacks of an attempt to blame someone else;” $450K fine handed down over workplace death

Sapform Pty Ltd, a Sydney building company, has appeared in court this week to answer charges, after the 2016 workplace death of Iremar DaSilva. The incident occurred at a worksite

Air Quality Monitoring Triple threat: NSW residents exposed to three different air quality risk factors
April 15, 2020in Air Quality Monitoring 0 Comments 0 Likes

Triple threat: NSW residents exposed to three different air quality risk factors

Residents in the NSW Upper Hunter region are some of the worst-hit when it comes to Australia’s air quality. Despite reports that global emissions are reducing and air pollution levels

WHS $375,000 fine over 2017 concrete accident that killed worker
April 15, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

$375,000 fine over 2017 concrete accident that killed worker

The NSW District Court has fined a Sydney concreting company $375,000 over a workplace incident in 2017, during which a worker was fatally struck by an unsecured concrete pump hose.

Hazardous Materials New charges over illegal waste stockpile
April 14, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

New charges over illegal waste stockpile

WorkSafe Victoria has charged Bradbury Industrial Services Pty Ltd with 35 new charges over a massive chemical fire and explosion at a Campbellfield warehouse in April of 2019. The charges

Safety Faulty N95 masks hamper healthcare efforts as supply chains dwindle, prices soar
April 14, 2020in Safety 0 Comments 0 Likes

Faulty N95 masks hamper healthcare efforts as supply chains dwindle, prices soar

With mounting pressure on hospitals and healthcare systems worldwide, many have revealed that alongside the increasing pressure to provide high-quality PPE, there are rising rates of defective or substandard protective

WHS Second fatality in three weeks in NT
April 9, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Second fatality in three weeks in NT

A 60-year-old man has died after a workplace accident in Bayview, a suburb of Darwin yesterday. It is believed the worker fell from the roof of a worksite building. Emergency

WHS $110,000 fine on appeal after resident struck by front-end loader at local tip
April 9, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

$110,000 fine on appeal after resident struck by front-end loader at local tip

The City of Armadale Council has had a fine increased by $80,000 after WorkSafe appealed the original fine, which related to a 2014 incident in which a member of the

WHS SafeWork Australia: 7 steps for responding to symptoms of COVID-19
April 8, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

SafeWork Australia: 7 steps for responding to symptoms of COVID-19

SafeWork Australia has released the following guidelines to inform PCBUs in the event that a contractor or employee is suspected of having COVID-19. Isolate: Remove the person from others. SafeWork

WHS $300,000 fine over explosion that permanently disabled worker
April 8, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

$300,000 fine over explosion that permanently disabled worker

A Victorian engineering company has appeared in the Melbourne County Court over a workplace accident that permanently disabled a worker. The incident occurred at the company’s Bayswater site when gas

WHS Fines and conviction over 2016 workplace fatality
April 7, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Fines and conviction over 2016 workplace fatality

Richard Simmons, co-owner of RW & LM Simmons transport company, appeared in the NSW District Court this week in relation to the death of a worker at a mine site

Asbestos SA contractor stripped of asbestos removal license
April 7, 2020in Asbestos 0 Comments 1 Likes

SA contractor stripped of asbestos removal license

A South Australian licensed asbestos removalist and demolition contractor has had his (Class B) asbestos removal license suspended immediately after a joint investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency and SafeWork

WHS Workplace safety risks during COVID-19
April 6, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Workplace safety risks during COVID-19

One factor about the global pandemic crisis remains consistent across all areas of society: confusion. There is a mass of mixed messaging with health authorities calling on the public to

WHS Queensland business director fined $42K over ‘serious risk of injury or death’
April 6, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Queensland business director fined $42K over ‘serious risk of injury or death’

A Queensland concreting business and its director have been fined $42,500 in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court after unsafe electrical practises exposed people to the risk of serious injury or death.

WHS Factory worker injured at McCain Foods Ballarat plant
April 3, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Factory worker injured at McCain Foods Ballarat plant

A worker at Ballarat’s McCain Foods factory has been transported to hospital after a workplace incident. Emergency services including police, firefighters and ambulance workers were called to the site around

WHS Construction sites, unions and building authority: in a “hell of a position”
April 3, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Construction sites, unions and building authority: in a “hell of a position”

Construction companies, workers, unions, building regulators and workplace health and safety authorities are continuing to wade through the new government restrictions on gathering limitations and there seems to be no

Uncategorized Primary producer killed by livestock
April 2, 2020in Uncategorized 0 Comments 0 Likes

Primary producer killed by livestock

A 78-year-old man has become Victoria’s latest workplace fatality after he was crushed by two cattle at a Carrajung property in the state’s Gippsland region on Tuesday. Emergency services attended

WHS Qantas investigated by safety regulator
April 2, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Qantas investigated by safety regulator

WorkSafe NSW has revealed it is investigating Qantas after it suspended an employee who voiced concerns over the possible exposure to COVID-19 when disinfecting a plane that had returned from

WHS Regulatory approach to NSW work health and safety legislation – COVID-19
April 1, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Regulatory approach to NSW work health and safety legislation – COVID-19

The below statement outlines the enforcement approach that SafeWork NSW will take to ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 in

WHS Worker killed using circular saw, safety alert issued
April 1, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker killed using circular saw, safety alert issued

A worker has died recently after a workplace accident in Victoria involving a circular saw, prompting the safety regulator to issue a safety alert. The worker was installing fence posts

WHS Worker crushed by hydraulic stairs
March 31, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker crushed by hydraulic stairs

A Western Australian worker has been left in a critical condition in hospital after a workplace incident which crushed his leg. The incident occurred after a pre-work inspection of the

Safety $15,000 fine over wiring that left live electricity in home
March 31, 2020in Safety 0 Comments 0 Likes

$15,000 fine over wiring that left live electricity in home

A Western Australian electrician has received a $15,000 fine in the Joondalup Magistrates Court over breaches of WA’s electricity licensing regulations. Rex Hickman did not appear in court to answer

WHS SafeWork NSW issues safety alert after arc welding electric shock
March 30, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

SafeWork NSW issues safety alert after arc welding electric shock

WorkSafe New South Wales has issued a safety alert after a worker was recently injured while conducting arc welding work. The worker was changing a welding rod as part of

Hazardous Materials $160,000 for hazardous material release
March 30, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

$160,000 for hazardous material release

Hardman Chemicals Pty Ltd has appeared in the Land and Environment Court after an incident at its Seven Hills facility in Western Sydney saw a large amount of poisonous and

Legislation Fine for unauthorised use of EPA logo by asbestos company
March 27, 2020in Legislation 0 Comments 0 Likes

Fine for unauthorised use of EPA logo by asbestos company

Asbestos Australia Pty Ltd, an asbestos removal company, has been convicted and fined in the Dandenong Magistrate’s court for misusing the EPA Victoria logo on its website and marketing collateral.

WHS Partial collapse at Canberra construction site
March 27, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Partial collapse at Canberra construction site

A worksite in Canberra has been shut down by the safety regulator after a section of the project collapsed in on itself during a concrete pour. A section of scaffolding

WHS Fact Sheet: Regulatory approach to NSW WHS legislation – COVID-19
March 26, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Fact Sheet: Regulatory approach to NSW WHS legislation – COVID-19

The below is an update from SafeWork NSW to ensure compliance with WHS legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are links for further information at the bottom of

WHS Safety alert issued after rise in workplace injuries for truckies
March 25, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Safety alert issued after rise in workplace injuries for truckies

Several separate incidents across Queensland have been reported over the last two months, prompting the WHS regulator to issue an alert. The incidents included an accident where a truck driver

WHS Industrial illness sufferers at risk of COVID-19
March 25, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Industrial illness sufferers at risk of COVID-19

The United States Occupational Health and Safety Organisation have advised that workers with a history of industrial respiratory illness, such as silicosis or lung cancer are some of the at-risk

WHS Worker killed in crush accident at recycling facility
March 24, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker killed in crush accident at recycling facility

A worker has been killed after being crushed under a boiler at a scrap metal facility in Christchurch. Emergency services were called to Resource Recycling Technologies on Monday just after

Air Quality Monitoring New study links coal mines and poor air quality in townships
March 24, 2020in Air Quality Monitoring 0 Comments 0 Likes

New study links coal mines and poor air quality in townships

The health effects of coal mining on residents in nearby towns have been examined in new research, linking the increase in coal dust in line with production, and the increase

WHS Worker killed in silo collapse
March 23, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker killed in silo collapse

A worker has died at a dairy farm in Mooroopna, two hours north of Melbourne. The worker was understood to be the son of the operators of the dairy farm

Air Quality Monitoring Full toll of Sydney’s smoky summer revealed
March 23, 2020in Air Quality Monitoring 0 Comments 0 Likes

Full toll of Sydney’s smoky summer revealed

The Medical Journal of Australia has released a preliminary assessment of the health impacts of the lengthy exposure to hazardous air quality that impacted Sydney and other areas of the eastern seaboard

WHS Penrith manufacturer fined $90,000 over WHS accident
March 20, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Penrith manufacturer fined $90,000 over WHS accident

A Penrith metal tubing manufacturer has faced court over an accident in which a worker was seriously injured loading steel coils into machinery. Trans Vent Spiral Tubing was charged with

WHS $55,000 over failure to follow SWMS on edge protection
March 20, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

$55,000 over failure to follow SWMS on edge protection

An edge protection company in Queensland has been fined $50,000 for failing to comply with its primary safety duty under WHS legislation. The business installs and provisions edge protection so

Hazardous Materials Further PFAS contamination continues to hamper West Gate Tunnel Project
March 19, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

Further PFAS contamination continues to hamper West Gate Tunnel Project

Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel project continues to face scrutiny after thousands of tonnes of PFAS-contaminated soil has been uncovered at a construction site for the project in West Melbourne. The

WHS Site manager receives suspended sentence after inspection reveals no WHS training
March 19, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Site manager receives suspended sentence after inspection reveals no WHS training

A construction site in London has been the focus of a Health and Safety Executive investigation after it was revealed the site’s manager and company director operated the site with

WHS Quad bike manufacturers pull out of Australia ahead of change to safety legislation
March 18, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Quad bike manufacturers pull out of Australia ahead of change to safety legislation

New safety legislation set to come into effect this year is likely to see quad bike manufacturers exit the Australian market. The new laws mean that all quad bikes must

WHS Two workplace fatalities in Victoria in 12 hours
March 18, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Two workplace fatalities in Victoria in 12 hours

WorkSafe Victoria has confirmed it is investigating two separate workplace fatalities from Monday the 16th of March. In Cobblebank, west of Melbourne, a man in his fifties died after the

WHS Working from home: WHS requirements
March 17, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Working from home: WHS requirements

As many employers seek to minimise risk and allow more employees to work from home, or making plans to allow them to work from home, questions have been asked about

WHS Most Australian businesses not meeting basic WHS requirements
March 17, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Most Australian businesses not meeting basic WHS requirements

New research released this week indicates that many Australian businesses aren’t meeting WHS responsibilities. A survey, conducted by WHS audit and training organisation SAI Global, showed that 52% of employers

WHS New Zealand’s WHS fatality numbers climbing
March 16, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

New Zealand’s WHS fatality numbers climbing

Reporters have called the workplace fatality rates in New Zealand a “horror start”, with ten deaths so far this year, including seven in January. Farming and agriculture are traditionally high-risk

Asbestos Changes to WHS model for asbestos
March 16, 2020in Asbestos 0 Comments 0 Likes

Changes to WHS model for asbestos

The national model Work Health and Safety Bill and model Code of practice regarding the management and control of asbestos in the workplace have been changed. The changes mean that

WHS Fine after worker crushed by six-tonne truck
March 13, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Fine after worker crushed by six-tonne truck

A young New Zealand worker had only been on the job for two days when he was crushed by a six-tonne truck at a mechanics workshop in Cambridge. The operator

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