Engineering firms fined $70,000 after apprentices injured in roof collapse
Two engineering firms have been fined a combined $70,000 over an incident in which two apprentices were injured…
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Hospital fined $160,000 after patient’s death
Monash Health has been fined $160,000 after a mental health patient took their own life at Casey Hospital…
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Engineered stone provider fined $375,000 after employee was exposed to silica dust
An engineered stone provider in NSW has been fined $375,000 after it exposed a worker to a risk…
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VIC: new guidance, inspections target forklift safety
WorkSafe Victoria recently released new guidance to improve forklift safety and launched a state-wide inspection program to help…
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NSW: new strategy to address psychological risks in the workplace
The NSW Government recently launched a strategy that outlines how SafeWork will support employers to manage risks and…
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Residential construction companies warned over unhygienic portable toilets
A snap inspection by SafeWork SA of portable toilets on residential construction sites has found most were unclean,…
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State regulators urge action on engineered stone alternatives
With the upcoming ban on engineered stone products, WorkSafe Victoria urged businesses and consumers with contractual obligations that…
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WA: 25,000 years of time lost to workplace injuries over a decade
A recent WorkSafe WA report has found that the top 20 workplace hazards have led to 25,000 years…
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders on the rise
Workers undertaking repetitive movements and standing for prolonged periods of time experience the highest incidences of back pain,…
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Unions call for action on occupational violence against frontline workers
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) has called on politicians and industry to take action on occupational violence against…