Changes to incident notification requirements
A decision to review WHS incident notification requirements under the model WHS Act was an outcome of the…
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WHS prosecutions The prosecutions repository provides national information on criminal prosecutions for breaching WHS laws or regulations since 1 January 2020
This dashboard has been updated to include the latest publicly available WHS prosecutions data from 2023. Future updates…
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Three workers’ licences suspended after powerline safety breaches
18 July 2024 SafeWork SA has suspended the licences of three workers for up to 12 months after…
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Nail gun warning after apprentice injury
22 July 2024 The hospitalisation of an apprentice who inadvertently shot themselves in the thigh with a nail…
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Employer fined after apprentice hung from noose
A Victorian employer has been fined $10,000 after an apprentice worker was subjected to a series of violent…
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Mining contractor trapped in conveyor: company fined $400,000 for safety failings
A mining company has been fined $400,000 plus costs of $5743.30 after a worker’s arm was trapped in…
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Construction blitz targeted falls from height and asbestos
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW recently conducted a cross-border inspection and compliance blitz in Echuca and Moama to…
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Warrnambool roofing company fined for bypassing safety guards, worker injured
A roofing manufacturer in Warrnambool Victoria has been convicted and fined $40,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries…
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$45,000 fine for water tank safety breach resulting in paralysis
A water tank installation and maintenance company in Victoria has been convicted and fined a total of $45,000…
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Heavy vehicle safety: $140,000 enforceable undertaking for breaches
A major NSW-based civil infrastructure and utilities constructer has implemented close to $140,000 worth of safety initiatives via…