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 SA quarry workers to get help
ENVIRONMENT

SA software to stem stress and strain

SA mine and quarry workers to get protection against stress and strain injuries.

04 September 2019

WA is a state of extremes when it comes to weather, remoteness, vast distances and rarely travelled roads so stranded drivers can be stuck for some time. Many people have died in remote locations because they did not prepare properly beforehand.
OPERATIONS

Driving safety

Inspectors will be set up at road train assembly areas in metropolitan and regional areas in WA.

15 July 2019

 WA’s workplace safety watchdog visited 20 laboratories and facilities in Perth and regional areas
MANAGEMENT

Scientific testers put to the test

WA's workplace safety watchdog visited 20 laboratories and facilities in Perth and regional areas.

11 July 2019

 A recent proactive inspection program visited 128 workplaces in Perth and around the state where machinery and equipment is repaired
MANAGEMENT

Repair shop safety concern

Inspectors were surprised at the number of workers operating mobile plant without high risk licences

05 July 2019

 ICMM CEO Tom Butler
ENVIRONMENT

Mining death toll too high

In 2018 50 workers lost their lives at work according to the ICMM's benchmarking report.

27 May 2019

 Left: Control transformer with exposed 1000V terminals. Centre: Tiny hole in glove. Right: Wrist of injured worker.
ENVIRONMENT

Working on the night shift

Electrician working alone at night has to drive for help after electric shock.

23 May 2019

Prominent Hill worker claimed he was playing cricket to stay awake and reset his body clock to be able to sleep at night and work during the day
ENVIRONMENT

Howzat? Byrnecut to pay compo for Prominent Hill cricket injury

Appeal just not cricket as tribunal clean bowls Safework and rules in injured workers favour.

20 March 2019

Demaria offered excuse after excuse until finally presenting a document, which it turned out he had created himself.
ENVIRONMENT

No diploma, no problem as OHS faker gets compo

A man injured on the job but later sacked for deceptive conduct has a win.

11 March 2019

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