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Hazardous Materials Factory fire in Western Sydney spreads black smoke across suburbs
March 13, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

Factory fire in Western Sydney spreads black smoke across suburbs

A factory in Fairfield, Western Sydney, has been engulfed in flames and two adjacent buildings have been damaged. Emergency services workers were called to the factory just before 4pm on

WHS SWMS deviations could cost QLD company $4.5 million
March 12, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

SWMS deviations could cost QLD company $4.5 million

Nexus Infrastructure, and two subsidiary infrastructure companies, Acciona and Ferrovial Agroman, are due to face Toowoomba Magistrates Court next week on six workplace safety charges. The charges relate to a

Hazardous Materials More charges over illegal chemical storage linked to 2019 Campbellfield blaze
March 12, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

More charges over illegal chemical storage linked to 2019 Campbellfield blaze

Bradbury Industrial Services, the company of former truck driver Graham White, which was responsible for such a significant amount of illegal dumping that it distorted the national toxic waste disposal

WHS One worker dead, another injured in workplace fall near Esperance
March 11, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

One worker dead, another injured in workplace fall near Esperance

One worker has died and another has been seriously injured after a workplace fall from heights at a Condingup property yesterday. The accident occurred just after 2pm at the rural

WHS Worker killed in conveyer belt accident
March 11, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker killed in conveyer belt accident

A worker at a fertiliser plant in Narangba, north of Brisbane, has died after being trapped in a conveyer belt at the workplace. Emergency services, including specialist fire and rescue

WHS Department of Defence fined $300K over breach of WHS Act
March 10, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Department of Defence fined $300K over breach of WHS Act

The Australian Department of Defence has been fined $300,000 over a breach of section 32 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, relating to an incident in 2016 where a

WHS Kalgoorlie worker killed in workplace crush accident
March 10, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Kalgoorlie worker killed in workplace crush accident

A worker has died in the Western Australian goldfields after being crushed in a workplace accident. Monadelphous, an engineering company, confirmed that the accident took place at its workshop support

Workers Compensation $760,000 payment over flight attendant’s death
March 9, 2020in Workers Compensation 0 Comments 0 Likes

$760,000 payment over flight attendant’s death

Qantas has been found to be partially responsible for the death of one of its former flight attendants who died in 2016. The NSW Worker’s Compensation Commission found that the

WHS $220k in fines over building collapse
March 9, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

$220k in fines over building collapse

Both a construction company and its director have been convicted and are facing more than $200,000 in fines over an incident in 2016, which saw a building collapse due to

WHS NT WorkSafe charges cattle operation over fall, company faces $1.5M in fines
March 6, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

NT WorkSafe charges cattle operation over fall, company faces $1.5M in fines

Northern Territory WorkSafe has handed down a $1.5 million fine over a serious incident at a cattle station near Alice Springs after two workers fell from a man cage lifted

Legislation WA takes first steps towards new safety legislation
March 6, 2020in Legislation 0 Comments 0 Likes

WA takes first steps towards new safety legislation

Yesterday, Thursday 5 March 2020, Western Australia’s Lower House of State Parliament passed the WA WHS Bill 2019, and if passed in the Upper House, will mean a number of

WHS Worker killed by steel truss
March 5, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker killed by steel truss

A worker has died outside of Point Cook, south-west of Melbourne, after a workplace incident on Wednesday 4 of March. It is understood that the worker died after being struck

WHS Qantas handed improvement notice over cleaning methods
March 5, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Qantas handed improvement notice over cleaning methods

SafeWork NSW has issued Qantas with an improvement notice after an inspector found the airline’s cleaning practices could be putting workers and passengers at risk due to the “inadequate system

Hazardous Materials EPA breach costs fumigation company $15,000
March 4, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

EPA breach costs fumigation company $15,000

A freight company operating in regional NSW has been fined $15,000 after they allegedly carried out fumigation activity that put the local community and environment at risk. Crawford’s Frieghtlines Pty

WHS Bakery fined $90k over severe crush injuries
March 4, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Bakery fined $90k over severe crush injuries

Wholesale bakery, Wild Breads, has been sentenced and fined over an incident at its Darra factory in 2017 whereby a maintenance worker was injured in commercial baking machinery. On November

WHS $40,000 fine over acid spill that permanently scarred migrant worker
March 3, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

$40,000 fine over acid spill that permanently scarred migrant worker

B&J Industries, a cleaning chemical manufacturer, has seen its director fined $40,000 over a workplace incident which resulted in permanent scarring on a worker after acid was splashed onto his

Unions CFMMEU fined $486k over unlawful action
March 3, 2020in Unions 0 Comments 0 Likes

CFMMEU fined $486k over unlawful action

The NSW branch of the CFMMEU has been fined $486,500 over unlawful blockades and deliberately disrupting worksites at a construction site in 2015. In the Federal Circuit Court this week,

WHS Worker killed in trench collapse
March 2, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker killed in trench collapse

A worker became trapped while completing trench work in New Jersey last week. Construction workers were replacing water mains to a housing development behind a shopping centre. Around 9:30am, the

WHS Suspended sentence over working from heights violations
March 2, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Suspended sentence over working from heights violations

The former director of a UK construction company has been handed a suspended prison sentence, after unsafe work from heights and failing to comply with prohibition notices. The case heard

Hazardous Materials Class action settlement over PFAS
February 28, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

Class action settlement over PFAS

Residents near the Williamtown RAAF base have this week come to a settlement agreement over  PFAS-contaminated soil and water in the area. Approximately 400 local residents joined a class action

Uncategorized Union fined close to $60,000 over workplace intimidation
February 28, 2020in Uncategorized 0 Comments 0 Likes

Union fined close to $60,000 over workplace intimidation

A CFMEU official, along with the CFMEU itself has been fined $59,500 over charges of intimidation and abuse against a WorkSafe Victoria official. The charges relate to senior CFMEU official

Asbestos CFMEU warns public of asbestos exposure at inner-Sydney school
February 27, 2020in Asbestos 0 Comments 0 Likes

CFMEU warns public of asbestos exposure at inner-Sydney school

Asbestos removal without regard for exposure standards, protective equipment or containment standards has allegedly been undertaken at St Catherine’s School in Waverley, in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Darren Greenfield, NSW CFMEU

WHS Worker crushed by 300kg of glass
February 27, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker crushed by 300kg of glass

A worker has been seriously injured after a workplace accident in Sydney’s Greenacre yesterday when close to 300kg of glass fell on him. The exact circumstances surrounding the issue are

WHS “Gross negligence” costs manufacturer $40k after worker’s arm crushed in roller
February 26, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

“Gross negligence” costs manufacturer $40k after worker’s arm crushed in roller

A manufacturer of health supplements in Dandenong South, Melbourne, has been handed down a fine of $40,000 – plus costs – over a workplace incident from 2018 that crushed a

WHS $25,000 fine over crush incident by hydraulic post driver
February 26, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

$25,000 fine over crush incident by hydraulic post driver

A Queensland fencing contractor has been fined $25,000 over an incident that occurred in 2017 when a worker had three of her fingers crushed by a hydraulic post driver. Glenn

Silicosis QLD launches WHS hotline for lung disease in mine workers
February 25, 2020in Silicosis 0 Comments 0 Likes

QLD launches WHS hotline for lung disease in mine workers

Queensland continues to lead the way in the fight against rising silicosis rates as it opens a dedicated lung disease hotline for former and current mining workers across the state.

Silicosis On-the-spot fines for unsafe dry cutting as NSW attempts to limit climbing silicosis rates
February 25, 2020in Silicosis 0 Comments 0 Likes

On-the-spot fines for unsafe dry cutting as NSW attempts to limit climbing silicosis rates

NSW workers will now be better protected when it comes to the dangers of silicosis after the Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson announced the implementation of on-the-spot fines for

WHS Building collapse in Sydney’s inner-west
February 24, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Building collapse in Sydney’s inner-west

A construction project in Sydney’s inner-west suburb of Dulwich Hill has resulted in the collapse of an adjacent building, forcing evacuations and burying several parked cars under the rubble. The

Workers Compensation Proposed changes to workers’ compensation spark outrage
February 24, 2020in Workers Compensation 0 Comments 0 Likes

Proposed changes to workers’ compensation spark outrage

Injured workers across NSW could have to pay gap fees for medical treatments if they’re injured on the job, according to proposed changes to the workers’ compensation insurance scheme. SIRA

WHS Two train drivers killed, union says tracks were unsafe
February 21, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Two train drivers killed, union says tracks were unsafe

After the death of two train drivers due to a train derailment north of Melbourne on Thursday evening, the Rail Train and Bus Union (RTBU) have said that the accident

WHS Worker killed in shipping container accident
February 21, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker killed in shipping container accident

A worker has been killed after a workplace accident left him crushed under stone sheeting in a shipping container. The incident occurred in Campbellfield, north of Melbourne just after 10am

Uncategorized Fines over asbestos removal cost company $108,000
February 20, 2020in Uncategorized 0 Comments 0 Likes

Fines over asbestos removal cost company $108,000

A boat sales and servicing business in New Zealand’s Nelson district has been fined $108,000 after they exposed their workers to asbestos during demolition work. Bays Boating Ltd was sentenced

WHS Worker’s leg amputated after being trapped in machinery
February 20, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Worker’s leg amputated after being trapped in machinery

A 35-year-old worker at a meat processing facility in the Macarthur region has undergone a leg amputation after a workplace accident. The worker was injured at the Inghams Poultry Processing

Safety NT Department enters into EU over 2016 death, commits $1.3M to new initiatives
February 19, 2020in Safety 0 Comments 0 Likes

NT Department enters into EU over 2016 death, commits $1.3M to new initiatives

The Northern Territory Government has committed to spending more than $1.3 million in health and safety initiatives after the death of a motorcyclist on Tiger Brennan Drive in the city

Hazardous Materials Former recycling site clean-up set to top $100m over contamination risks
February 19, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

Former recycling site clean-up set to top $100m over contamination risks

A four-week operation has been undertaken at a site near Geelong, west of Melbourne, to remove 13,000 tonnes of contaminated soil. The material was uncovered at an illegal rubbish tip

Hazardous Materials Pollution from chemical plant costs company $242K
February 18, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

Pollution from chemical plant costs company $242K

Jalco Australia has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW EPA over an incident in 2019. The manufacturer will contribute more than $200,000 to environmental work. The incident occurred

WHS Amputation after workplace incident
February 18, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Amputation after workplace incident

A South Australian man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering significant injuries after a workplace accident on a construction site in Adelaide. He was transported to the Royal Adelaide

Hazardous Materials $15 million clean up bill over toxic warehouse fire
February 17, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

$15 million clean up bill over toxic warehouse fire

The highly publicised West Footscray industrial fire that occurred in 2018 burned for days and sent toxic fumes across Melbourne’s suburbs. It was considered the largest industrial blaze in Melbourne

Mould Infant dies after mould exposure in hospital
February 17, 2020in Mould 0 Comments 0 Likes

Infant dies after mould exposure in hospital

A five-month-old girl who had been admitted to hospital in Seattle has died, after battling an Aspergillus mould infection for months. The hospital confirmed in 2019 that six other patients

Mould Warnings over mould after record-breaking rain
February 14, 2020in Mould 0 Comments 0 Likes

Warnings over mould after record-breaking rain

The record-breaking rain across New South Wales has filled dams and extinguished fires, but has brought with it new challenges. The high humidity combined with many residents choosing to dry their

WHS Workers airlifted after a roof collapse
February 14, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Workers airlifted after a roof collapse

Two workers have been seriously injured after they were injured during a fall at a worksite on Rottnest Island. The men completing work on the Hotel Rottnest fell approximately three

Hazardous Materials EPA uncovers ‘free shed’ scam in Sydney, residents delivered contaminated soil
February 13, 2020in Hazardous Materials 0 Comments 0 Likes

EPA uncovers ‘free shed’ scam in Sydney, residents delivered contaminated soil

Residents across Sydney’s Hills District are urged to be cautious after the EPA uncovered a scam where residents were targeted with offers of “fill with a free shed”, only to

WHS Crane operator faces up to 5 years imprisonment over workplace death
February 13, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Crane operator faces up to 5 years imprisonment over workplace death

Crane driver Michael Watts has faced court over the August 2016 death of his colleague at the University of Canberra Hospital construction site, admitting his actions risked his fellow worker’s

Asbestos Suspended sentence for demolition company owner
February 12, 2020in Asbestos 0 Comments 0 Likes

Suspended sentence for demolition company owner

A United Kingdom business owner, who was undertaking demolition work, has been sentenced in court for failing to reduce risks and minimise spread and exposure of asbestos-containing materials. In July

Asbestos Asbestos risk remains in NSW towns ravaged by bushfires
February 12, 2020in Asbestos 0 Comments 0 Likes

Asbestos risk remains in NSW towns ravaged by bushfires

Weeks after bushfires ravaged towns across the New South Wales Southern Highlands, residents are still struggling with basic necessities and safety, as government departments divide up much-needed funds from the

Silicosis Surge in NSW silicosis cases, calls for bans of manufactured stone products
February 11, 2020in Silicosis 0 Comments 0 Likes

Surge in NSW silicosis cases, calls for bans of manufactured stone products

New South Wales has seen a dramatic surge in cases of silicosis, with the latest figures revealed in parliament today showing 70 new cases in the first half of the

WHS Workplace injury after Sydney’s wild weather
February 11, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Workplace injury after Sydney’s wild weather

A worker in Robertson was critically injured after a tree fell on him at a work site yesterday. Emergency services attended the scene just before 1pm, and RFS workers commenced

WHS Severed fingers cost company $60,000
February 10, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

Severed fingers cost company $60,000

A Melbourne kitchen manufacturing company has been fined $60,000 with a conviction recorded over an incident in April of 2018, which saw a worker lose three fingers in a workplace

WHS $125,000 in fines for safety breaches at apartment construction site
February 10, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

$125,000 in fines for safety breaches at apartment construction site

A Melbourne developer has faced the County Court on four charges of safety breaches at the construction of a residential apartment complex in Narre Warren. Over a three month period

WHS WorkSafe launches new campaign promising harsher penalties
February 7, 2020in WHS 0 Comments 0 Likes

WorkSafe launches new campaign promising harsher penalties

The Victorian workplace safety regulator has launched a new campaign, warning businesses that they have tough new penalties to face if their negligence causes a workplace death. Jill Hennessy, the

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