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A high risk work licence is a crucial requirement for anyone who wants to carry out certain types of work in Western Australia. Read more.
Employers with outdoor work are reminded to take measures to manage the risks associated with heat stress and solar UV radiation as Australia’s summer takes hold with hot weather forecasts. Employers can minimise the risk of heat-related incidents by modifying workloads and schedules to avoid the hottest times of day, rotating or sharing ‘hot tasks,’ …
Workers Reminded to Take Care When Working in the Heat Read More »
WA’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety recently issued a safety reminder to workers about the dangers of working in high heat environments on mine sites and remote areas. The extremes of Western Australia’s climate means that heat stress is a significant risk that needs to be managed across the State’s mining and exploration …
Safety Warning Issued Over Working in High Heat Environments Read More »
Penalties for breaches of Western Australia’s workplace health and safety laws increased from 3 October 2018. The new penalties are consistent with the national model Work Health and Safety Act (Model Act), with a further 14 per cent increase for inflation since 2010. Examples for a first offence by a body corporate include: Level 1 …
The Department of Justice has been fined $100,000 after a prisoner was crushed to death between a truck and a wall at Canning Vale’s Hakea Prison. Department of Justice pleaded guilty to failing to take reasonable care to ensure the safety and health of a person who was not an employee, and was fined …
Perth Prisoner Crushed to Death – Government Agency Fined $100,000 Read More »
A 20-year-old apprentice has died after becoming “overcome with fumes” while working in a confined space at a transport vehicle servicing yard in Melbourne. Police have confirmed the Lynbrook man was working with power tools inside an open-ended tanker when he died at about 10am on Thursday. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said three men, aged in their 30s, 40s …
Apprentice, 20, Dies on Cranbourne West Worksite Read More »
WorkSafe is investigating an incident in which a worker suffered serious crush injuries as a result of a large metal sliding gate falling on him. The incident scene is shown in the photograph. When the gate is closed, it is located in front of the grey roller door. At the time of the incident, the …
WorkSafe has reminded workers and the community that hazards and incidents in their workplace can be anonymously reported by telephone or in writing. Reports can also be made online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but it is necessary to provide contact details – which will not be divulged to the employer – …
WorkSafe Reminds Workers of the Reporting of Work-Related Hazards and Incidents Read More »
Paramedics said two of the men were submerged and trapped in concrete after the tub fell on top of them at Box Hill about 12:20pm. One of the trapped men died, while paramedics and workers had to race against the clock to free the other from the wet cement. “He was struck by the …
Melbourne Worker Killed and Two Injured in Box Hill Crane Accident Read More »
Due to a noticeable increase in severe lost-time injuries in the sector, WorkSafe will be conducting a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in workplaces where scientific testing and analysis is carried out. Inspectors will be looking at safety issues in workplaces conducting non-destructive testing such as radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, …
Inspection Program Targets Scientific Testing Workplaces Read More »
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
