NSW Safety News Roundup – Thursday 1st April 2021
This week's safety news wrap covers three major developments across Australia's workplace health and safety landscape. NSW flood victims gain fee relief, a rogue Queensland electrical operator faces court action, and Sydney food delivery operators receive improvement notices following a compliance blit…
Workplace Safety News Roundup: Wednesday 31st March 2021
This week's safety bulletin, updated to today's date, covers two serious incidents that highlight why robust safety procedures and proper licensing remain non-negotiable across Australian workplaces.
Forklift Seriously Injures Worker at a Gympie Business
A Gympie business has been fined $35,00…
E-cigarette battery explodes inside worker's pocket.
In January 2021, a WA mine worker received severe thermal and chemical burns when his electronic cigarette battery spontaneously ignited in his pocket. A report on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website states that witnesses compared the explosion to "fireworks going off and…
Safety Industry Update: Monday 29th March 2021
Today's roundup covers two important safety alerts affecting mobile plant operators and the construction sector. WorkSafe has issued warnings regarding mobile plant rollovers at quarries, while SafeWork NSW ramps up scaffolding compliance inspections across construction sites.
WorkSafe Issues Safety Aler…
Lack of processes resulted in serious injuries. Woolworths Group Limited was successfully prosecuted by SafeWork South Australia after a bakery trolley fell onto a worker, causing serious injuries.
The incident occurred in August 2018 when a worker was moving a full bakery trolley from the supermarket's bakery department. While walking backwards and m…
Safety News Roundup: 25th March 2021
Welcome to our safety news update for Thursday 25th March 2021. Below, we cover two significant stories affecting workplace safety and disaster recovery across Australia — from waste levy exemptions supporting flood-affected NSW communities, to a Queensland court ruling on a preventable workplace fire.
NSW Flood-A…
Safety News: Wednesday 24th March 2021
Today's safety news roundup covers two significant workplace safety enforcement actions from this month, both carrying serious lessons for construction and environmental compliance teams. We bring you the latest updates from WorkSafe WA and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Shed Company and Directo…
Safety News Roundup: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Welcome to our safety news update for Tuesday 23rd March 2021, covering major developments affecting Australia's energy and research sectors. On this date, two significant stories emerged highlighting how economic pressures and workplace incidents shape safety practices across industries.
Australia's Longe…
Workplace Safety News Roundup: Monday 22nd March 2021
This week's safety news covers a memorial walk honouring workers killed in a trench collapse, plus updated WHS regulatory guidance on COVID-19 vaccines. Below, we break down both stories for safety professionals tracking compliance obligations and industry developments.
Tradies Walk to Raise Money…
Weekly Safety News Roundup: Friday 19th March 2021
Welcome to our safety news wrap for Friday 19th March 2021. This week's roundup covers three serious enforcement actions from SafeWork SA, the EPA NSW and WorkSafe New Zealand, each highlighting the consequences of inadequate risk controls.
Fine issued after double leg amputation
SafeWork SA success…
Workplace Safety News Roundup: Thursday 18th March 2021
Today's safety bulletin covers two significant developments in Australian workplace health and safety enforcement. From military base incidents to cross-border construction inspections, these cases highlight ongoing compliance priorities for safety professionals nationwide.
Department of Defence…
Safety News Update: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Welcome to this week's safety news roundup, covering key developments affecting Australian manufacturers and workplaces. Below we summarise two major stories shaping health and safety standards as of this date: a significant Government investment boosting local manufacturing, and WorkSafe Victoria's urgent…
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