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WorkSafe is investigating an incident involving a crane that nearly collapsed due to high winds at a construction site in Richmond. Emergency services have established an exclusion zone around the area while damage to the crane is being assessed. WorkSafe is working with the developer, principal contractor and the crane owner, who are currently preparing …
Crane Damaged by High Winds at a Construction Site in Richmond Read More »
As of 1 July 2018, the application fee for a High Risk Licence has remained the same: Application for new WA High Risk Work Licence – $95 per class. Application to add a new class/es to an existing WA High Risk Work Licence – $74.55 per class. Application to replace a WA …
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A man in his 50s has died in hospital following an incident at the West Gate Tunnel Project’s Footscray Road site. The man suffered head injuries after he was struck by a piece of equipment attached to a mobile piling rig on June 14. He died yesterday. WorkSafe is investigating the incident. …
A construction company has been convicted and fined $80,000 after an excavation collapsed leaving a 17-year-old apprentice plumber with life-threatening injuries. Olive Construction Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to one charge contrary to section 26 of the OHS Act for failing to provide a workplace that was safe and without …
Company Fined $80,000 After Excavation Collapses on Apprentice Read More »
WorkSafe has issued a reminder about the serious health hazards associated with wall chasing work and urged that the work only be performed in accordance with workplace safety and health laws. Construction workers need to be aware of the risks of exposure to dust and carbon monoxide, noise, saw kick-back and serious cuts when chasing …
Wall Chasing Work | Workplace Safety and Health Laws Read More »
WHAT IS A USi (UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER)? A USI will allow an individual to see all of their training results for all Nationally Recognised Training they have undertaken. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number made up of numbers and letters that give learners access to their USI account. The USI will make …
USI Will Be Required for All Learners From January 2015 Read More »
Date November 12, 2013
A man in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital by the RAC rescue chopper after a workplace accident in the British Aerospace dry-dock in Henderson on Tuesday morning.
Worksafe WA confirmed they were investigating an accident that occurred just before 8am on Tuesday morning where a man had been pinned between a forklift and a scissor-lift.
The CTF provides funding support for training of eligible workers in the construction industry. We acknowledge the support of the CTF in reducing the costs of training for eligible workers
