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Workplace safety representatives gain new powers

Friday 21 November 2008

NEW Queensland laws have been introduced which will enhance the powers of workplace safety representatives.


Authorities release joint work-related driving safety guide

Tuesday 18 November 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria has partnered with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to reduce death and injuries from work-related driving


Man caught in log stripping machine, loses arm

Wednesday 20 August 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria says it is investigating an incident at a Traralgon sawmill where a man lost his arm on the morning of 19 August 2008.


Investigations into hand in mincing machine incident

Friday 13 June 2008

SAFEWORK SA inspectors have taken a mincing machine in an investigation into a workplace accident at Greenacres Meat Market.


High pressure accident

Monday 26 May 2008

A STEELWORKER was killed by high pressure equipment in a workplace accident at a Port Kembla metal working facility on 26 May 2008.


Zinc plant closed after fatality

Wednesday 12 March 2008

XSTRATA has closed its Mount Isa mining plant after a 34-year-old worker died during a workplace accident.


Fines for fatal crush

Monday 03 March 2008

SUNSHINE Coast construction company Sunacco Number 17 has been fined $60,000 over a fatal workplace accident.


Fines for hire company and employer

Friday 15 February 2008

THE NSW Industrial Court has convicted and fined both an employer and a labour hire company for failing to ensure proper training and workplace safety for a contractor.


Conviction for mining company

Friday 08 February 2008

THE Industrial Court of NSW has convicted a coal mining company and fined it $175,000, highlighting the importance of establishing safe work procedures for non-routine tasks and when equipment fails.


SafeWork SA urges care against heat stress

Thursday 10 January 2008

AS work resumes across the nation following the holiday break, SafeWork SA warned against the dangers of heat stress during hot weather.


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