WorkSafe issues reminder to stay safe when working alone
WorkSafe WA reminds employers and workers on safety issues associated with working along and in isolated areas as well as the importance of having safe systems of work.
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WorkSafe inspection program to focus on work safety in retail sector
WorkSafe will implement an inspection program which will examine the safety standards in electrical, electronic and gas appliance retailing for the remainder of the 2014/15 financial year.
Businesses encouraged to establish cyclone contingency plan
As cyclone season begins in Western Australia, businesses throughout the North-West of the state are being reminded to have a contingency plan in place.
Public comment on WA’s workplace safety laws accepted
WorkSafe WA is encouraging Western Australians to contribute to the State’s future workplace safety and health system by giving their comment on the draft Work Health and Safety Bill 2014 (the ‘Green Bill’).
Inspection program to look into tree lopping and gardening sector
An inspection program will be conducted by WorkSafe WA to check on the safety standards in tree lopping and gardening services.
WorkSafe inspection program to focus on the restaurant sector
More inspection programs targeted towards restaurants will be conducted throughout the 2014/15 financial year, according to WorkSafe WA.
Bakery fined for worker’s crush injuries
A bakery in Applecross, Western Australia has been fined $9000 and more than $900 in costs over serious injuries of a worker when he was trapped in a dough mixer.
Safety inspectors to focus on clothing and footwear retailing sector
WorkSafe will implement an inspection program for the clothing and footwear retailing outlets throughout the 2014/15 financial year and will look at the businesses’ established safety standards.
Furniture company fined over worker fall
A furniture retailer has been fined $30,000 after two of its employees were injured when an elevating work platform toppled over at one of its stores.
Inspection program for motor vehicle repair businesses
WorkSafe will soon start an inspection program focusing on safety issues in motor vehicle repair businesses.
WA business fined over worker’s crushed thumb
A vegetable packing and export business in Wattleup has been fined $33,000 and around $1,200 in costs due to lack of machinery guarding which resulted to a worker’s thumb being crushed.
Safety inspectors to visit catering businesses
An inspection program for the catering sector will soon be implemented by WorkSafe WA.
Company fined for failing to identify asbestos in workplaces
A company in Newburn, Western Australia was fined $5500 plus costs for failing to identify the presence and location of asbestos at one of its worksites.
Company fined over unsafe work environment
A scrap metal yard has been fined $80,000 and $3000 in costs over a worker’s death in November 2011 due to unsafe work environment.
Safety inspection program to focus on labour hire workers
An inspection program which will focus on the safety and health of labour hire workers in Western Australia will be conducted by WorkSafe WA. Safety inspectors will look at the safety conditions of labour hire workers and will also visit labour hire agents. “Whenever an inspector visits a WA workplace for any reason, the employer …
Workers and employers reminded to ensure safety when returning to work
WorkSafe WA issued a reminder to ensure safety when returning to work after the festive season. Commissioner Lex McCulloch said employers and workers should not be complacent as nine Australians have already lost their lives in work-related incidents so far this financial year. “People returning to work after the festive break need to be especially …
Company fined for worker’s serious burns
A food company has been fined $11,000 and $1316 in costs over a young worker’s serious work injury in 2010. The company pleaded guilty in November for failing to provide a safe work environment, and was fined in the Bunbury Magistrates Court last week. The fine was reduced due to the employer’s guilty plea and …
Plasterboard company pleads guilty to safety failure
A company manufacturing plasterboard products was fined $40,000 and more than $1800 in costs over a worker’s serious injury. The company pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe work environment causing serious harm to an employee. They were fined in the Midland Magistrates Court on Monday. The incident happened in June 2010 when a …
Reminder on dangers of asbestos
Photo: SafetyCulture Library In celebration of Australia’s first Asbestos Awareness Month this November, WorkSafe WA issued a reminder on the hazards of asbestos to workers and the community. “Unfortunately we have the sad legacy of Wittenoom to remind us of the potential hazards of asbestos, but this has served to give us a strong commitment …
SmartMove to help young workers in ensuring safety
Commerce Minister Michael Mischin has today launched a new and updated version of workplace safety and health resource WorkSafe SmartMove. SmartMove provides free work safety resources to senior high school students and young workers who are about to enter the workforce on work placements, work experience or as school-based apprentices or trainees. WorkSafe WA Commissioner …
Company pleaded guilty over fall death
Photo: SafetyCulture Library A construction company was fined $65,000 over a workplace fatality near Esperance. The company pleaded guilty to failing to ensure that the workplace was safe for a person who was not an employee, and because of that failure, a worker died. They were fined in the Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court on Tuesday. According …
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