CALGARY: A video posted on Reddit has launched an OHS investigation, after it appeared to show workers clearing snow off a 31-storey building without any fall protection visible. Cam Mitchess,
QLD to introduce new body to regulate mining WHS after eight deaths in two years
Queensland is set to receive approval for a new body to better regulate the WHS of miners across the state as parliament resumes. The legislation comes on the back of eight
Worker killed at abattoir in Margaret River
A worker has died after suffering wounds during a workplace incident at an abattoir in Cowaraup, Western Australia. Police explained that it is believed that the worker, a 49-year-old worker
US Department of Labor records highest number of fatalities in ten years
In December, the US Department of Labor revealed the workplace injury data from 2018, which showed 5,250 fatal injuries in the workplace. It also represents a 2% increase on the
Historic Newcastle school holds emergency meeting over asbestos fears
Concerned parents last night attended an information session at Newcastle East Public School, over news that the school contained asbestos in one of its heritage buildings. After the discovery, an
WorkSafe urged to enter talks with AFL
Ongoing concerns about the severity of collisions and head injuries in AFL has prompted a player agent to approach WorkSafe Victoria, urging the sporting body to tighten protocols to better
Five workers injured in scaffolding collapse
Two men have been taken to hospital in a serious condition and three other men have also been injured, after a large amount of scaffolding collapsed a worksite in Craigieburn
Post-earthquake Christchurch rebuild blows out budget by $500k after asbestos discovered
The Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Christchurch campus demolition work has had its budget blown out by more than half a million dollars after asbestos was discovered at the site. The
Industrial site locked down over asbestos fears
A large site on the Gold Coast has been shut down and a local school has instigated asbestos and air quality testing, after a whistleblower tipped off the Department of
Worker killed at Hancock-owned site in Pilbara
A worker has died at the Gina Rinehart-controlled Roy Hill iron ore mine in Western Australia. Roy Hill is Australia’s largest privately-owned mine, situated more than 300km inland from Port
ABCC cracks down on “defiant” union reps in QLD
The Australian Building and Construction Commission, the construction industry watchdog, is increasing the number of workplace inspectors in an attempt to clamp down on challenging union officials. Head of the
New union policy over smoky conditions set to kick in
As fire conditions worsen again this week, trade unions across the eastern states have issued a directive that outdoor workers could walk off the job tomorrow if the relevant state