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Companies fined $250,000 after concrete blowout

Posted on 15/05/2024
Two related construction companies have been convicted and fined a total of $250,000 over a dangerous concrete blowout during work on the Melbourne Metro Rail Project.

Logistics company fined $800,000 over heavy vehicle changeover fatality

Posted on 14/05/2024
Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics was recently convicted and fined $800,000 following an incident in which a 52-year-old truck driver was struck by an oncoming vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries.

Border blitz focuses on mental health and falls safety

Posted on 13/05/2024
A joint WorkSafe Victoria/SafeWork NSW safety blitz in Albury and Wodonga has identified fall risks and raised the profile of work-related mental health hazards at construction sites on both sides of the border.

Near miss prompts safety alert over unsecured lifting jibs

Posted on 12/05/2024
SafeWork SA recently issued a safety alert following a recent near miss that highlighted the dangers of using unsecured lifting jibs on forklifts.

How to improve return to work programs through early intervention

Posted on 10/05/2024
There are a number of early intervention strategies that are likely to improve return to work outcomes for workers, employers and insurers, according to a new report.

How to improve return to work programs through early intervention

University staff face psychosocial safety risks

Five-day workweek boosts construction worker wellbeing

Six steps to building a solid safety value proposition

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

Companies fined $250,000 after concrete blowout

Logistics company fined $800,000 over heavy vehicle changeover fatality

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

Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust

Border blitz focuses on mental health and falls safety

Near miss prompts safety alert over unsecured lifting jibs

Safety alert issued following puncture injury from hardened steel hammer

SA: gin and whisky distilleries targeted in safety audit program

Latest News

Companies fined $250,000 after concrete blowout

Logistics company fined $800,000 over heavy vehicle changeover fatality

Border blitz focuses on mental health and falls safety

Near miss prompts safety alert over unsecured lifting jibs

How to improve return to work programs through early intervention

Industry news

How to improve return to work programs through early intervention

University staff face psychosocial safety risks

Five-day workweek boosts construction worker wellbeing

Six steps to building a solid safety value proposition

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

Companies fined $250,000 after concrete blowout

Logistics company fined $800,000 over heavy vehicle changeover fatality

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

Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust

Policy and legislation

Border blitz focuses on mental health and falls safety

Near miss prompts safety alert over unsecured lifting jibs

Safety alert issued following puncture injury from hardened steel hammer

SA: gin and whisky distilleries targeted in safety audit program

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