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$40,000 fine after worker’s arm caught in shredder

Posted on 8/05/2024
A scrap metal recycler in Tottenham Victoria was recently fined $40,000 after a contractor’s arm was caught in a machine that had guarding removed.

Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust

Posted on 7/05/2024
Orica Australia was recently fined $1.2 million in the District Court of NSW after two workers were exposed over a number of years to cobalt dust, a known respiratory sensitising agent that can cause occupational illness.

Safety alert issued following puncture injury from hardened steel hammer

Posted on 6/05/2024
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert about the risks of using hardened steel tools on hardened steel following an incident in which a worker was injured when a hardened steel hammer shattered.

SA: gin and whisky distilleries targeted in safety audit program

Posted on 5/05/2024
SafeWork SA recently announced that it will conduct a safety audit of gin and whisky distilleries across the state to reduce risks to workers and the public.

Five-day workweek boosts construction worker wellbeing

Posted on 3/05/2024
A five-day workweek for construction workers can reduce stress and improve worker wellbeing, with minimal perceived impact on productivity, according to a new report.

Five-day workweek boosts construction worker wellbeing

Six steps to building a solid safety value proposition

Australian Workers Remembered Today on World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial

Regulator targets noisy working environments

Dr. Simon Roberts Appointed as the New Registrar of the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board

The AIHS Celebrates Australia Leading the Way to Ban the Use of Engineered Stone

The Australian Institute of Health and Safety Announces New Leadership Appointments

MEDIA RELEASE: Skye Buatava and Kala Philip join the AIHS as Independent Directors

$40,000 fine after worker’s arm caught in shredder

Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust

Company fined $40,000 after worker’s hand crushed

Rubber company fined $450,000 after fatal blow to worker

Safety alert issued following puncture injury from hardened steel hammer

SA: gin and whisky distilleries targeted in safety audit program

New workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants

Safety alert issued after workers fall through plaster ceilings

Latest News

$40,000 fine after worker’s arm caught in shredder

Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust

Safety alert issued following puncture injury from hardened steel hammer

SA: gin and whisky distilleries targeted in safety audit program

Five-day workweek boosts construction worker wellbeing

Industry news

Five-day workweek boosts construction worker wellbeing

Six steps to building a solid safety value proposition

Australian Workers Remembered Today on World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial

Regulator targets noisy working environments

Media release

Dr. Simon Roberts Appointed as the New Registrar of the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board

The AIHS Celebrates Australia Leading the Way to Ban the Use of Engineered Stone

The Australian Institute of Health and Safety Announces New Leadership Appointments

MEDIA RELEASE: Skye Buatava and Kala Philip join the AIHS as Independent Directors

Incidents and prosecutions

$40,000 fine after worker’s arm caught in shredder

Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust

Company fined $40,000 after worker’s hand crushed

Rubber company fined $450,000 after fatal blow to worker

Policy and legislation

Safety alert issued following puncture injury from hardened steel hammer

SA: gin and whisky distilleries targeted in safety audit program

New workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants

Safety alert issued after workers fall through plaster ceilings

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