Companies fined $250,000 after concrete blowout
Two related construction companies have been convicted and fined a total of $250,000 over a dangerous concrete blowout…
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$40,000 fine after worker’s arm caught in shredder
A scrap metal recycler in Tottenham Victoria was recently fined $40,000 after a contractor’s arm was caught in…
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Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust
Orica Australia was recently fined $1.2 million in the District Court of NSW after two workers were exposed…
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Border blitz focuses on mental health and falls safety
A joint WorkSafe Victoria/SafeWork NSW safety blitz in Albury and Wodonga has identified fall risks and raised the…
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Near miss prompts safety alert over unsecured lifting jibs
SafeWork SA recently issued a safety alert following a recent near miss that highlighted the dangers of using…
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Safety alert issued following puncture injury from hardened steel hammer
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert about the risks of using hardened steel tools on hardened steel…
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SA: gin and whisky distilleries targeted in safety audit program
SafeWork SA recently announced that it will conduct a safety audit of gin and whisky distilleries across the…
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University staff face psychosocial safety risks
Many university staff are experiencing conditions that are harmful to their wellbeing, with increases in psychosocial safety risks,…
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Five-day workweek boosts construction worker wellbeing
A five-day workweek for construction workers can reduce stress and improve worker wellbeing, with minimal perceived impact on…
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How to improve return to work programs through early intervention
There are a number of early intervention strategies that are likely to improve return to work outcomes for…