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Sparkie fined $10,000 for live switchboard in Sunshine Coast classroom
An electrician has been fined $10,000 after leaving a live switchboard exposed in a classroom placing students who were present at significant risk.
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Media release
New code of practice for amusement rides
The Office of Industrial Relations has launched Australia’s first code of practice for amusement device safety.
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Media release
Electric shock results in $85,000 fine for aquatic centre
A council run aquatic centre was fined $85,000 in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court following an incident where a worker contacted overhead powerlines with a pool-cleaning tool.
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Media release
Pie company fined after worker suffers multiple fractures
A North Queensland pie company has been fined $55,000 after a worker suffered multiple fractures to his left arm while cleaning a tension roller on a conveyor belt, used to move frozen product from the freezer to the packing room at the workplace.
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Media release
Hefty fine for house demolition with complete disregard for asbestos laws
A demolition company has been fined $100,000 and a conviction recorded for tearing down two houses in suburban Brisbane using an excavator, without first safely removing asbestos sheeting.
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Ministerial media release
Stronger electrical safety laws proposed for Queensland
The Queensland Government has outlined proposals to further strengthen the state’s electrical safety laws, following a review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
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Media release
Coomera marine centre fined $90,000 for workplace injury
The Gold Coast Marine Centre Pty Ltd pleaded guilty and was fined $90,000 in the Southport Magistrates Court after a worker was struck by a ten tonne boat carrier at Coomera.
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Media release
Construction sites urged to prepare for wild weather and summer shutdown
With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting severe weather driven by El Nino this summer, construction businesses across Queensland are encouraged to ensure their sites are safe and secure before they turn the key and head off for a well-earned break.