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Monthly Archives: February 2024

SafeWork NSW prosecutes Department of Education

Amidst a separate but equally significant development from the ongoing mulch asbestos story, SafeWork NSW has taken action by pressing charges against the Education Department. This action comes following an extensive investigation into an asbestos controversy at Castle Hill High School. Despite longstanding reports from staff regarding breathing issues stemming from dust falling from the

2024-03-26T13:38:22+11:00Tags: , , |

Pallet Jack Incident

A tragic incident occurred at a workplace in Adelaide's northwest, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old man. The man was loading products onto a truck when he fell backward, causing a pallet jack to fall on top of him. Prompt action from apprentices at a nearby business helped lift the machinery off the victim

2024-03-26T12:55:39+11:00Tags: , |

Asbestos Contaminated Mulch

A taskforce has been established by the NSW government to address the discovery of asbestos-contaminated mulch in various sites across Sydney, including schools, parks, hospitals, and supermarkets. Premier Chris Minns has raised concerns about potential contamination at hundreds of sites in Sydney. While contamination has been found in Sydney and some regional areas, authorities in

Fairy Bower Machinery Incident

In a tragic workplace incident in Rockhampton, a man in his 30's suffered a severe injury to his arm after it became trapped in machinery. The injured worker was rushed to Rockhampton Hospital in a serious condition for urgent medical treatment. This unfortunate event highlights the importance of prioritising workplace safety measures to prevent similar

2024-03-27T10:31:07+11:00Tags: , |

SA Power Station Lead Exposure

Several workers, including AGL employees, at Torrens Island Power Station in South Australia have experienced elevated lead levels, prompting concerns about safety breaches during the decommissioning process. The discovery of lead, initially mistaken for asbestos, revealed inadequate safety measures, lack of training, and no formal procedures for handling lead at the site. Workers, unaware of

Landmark CoR Case

A transport manager was sentenced under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) for a 2020 crash on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway that resulted in the death of four police officers. The national operations manager of a transport company received three years' jail time, over $100,000 in penalties and costs, and a 12-month prohibition from similar roles.

2024-03-27T10:43:03+11:00Tags: , , , , |

Local Maitland Business Fire

We are saddened to hear of the fire at a local business in Maitland earlier this morning. Thankfully, there seems to be no indication that anyone was injured. With the damage, there will still be a significant portion of the interior that will need to be refurbished, resulting in potential disruption of services and other

2024-03-27T10:57:28+11:00Tags: , , |
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