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Logan/Browns Plains sparkies – we need your help!
Logan/Browns Plains sparkies in particular should keep an eye out for Dielle YK78 Model Residual Current Device (RCD) recalled by the supplier due to a risk of electrical fire and electric shock.
eSAFE - October 2019
In this edition: More successful prosecutions under Queensland’s labour hire laws, Queensland Safe Work Awards honour innovators; Scissor hoist death leads to fine and guarding improvements; Audits to target sprain and strain hazards; Reduce sedentary work and BeUpstanding!; and much more.
Building company fined $110,000 over worker impaling
A Brisbane building company has been fined $110,000 after a worker fell and was impaled on a steel bar while constructing a Balmoral house.
Brisbane Homebuilder fined $77,000 for safety breaches at two different worksites
A local homebuilder has been fined $77,200 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for seven breaches under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 dating back to 2017.
First prosecution under Queensland’s pioneering industrial manslaughter laws
In a first for Queensland, the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor has commenced a prosecution against Brisbane Auto Recycling Pty Ltd for industrial manslaughter under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Help shape future workplace mental health programs and tools for Queensland
You are invited to share insights into the preferences, barriers and drivers for your organisation in developing and implementing health and safety management systems that consider mental health.
More support for vulnerable workers on the way
Amendments to workers’ compensation laws to improve support for vulnerable workers have passed Parliament today.
New standard for renewable energy battery storage installations
AS/NZS 5139 Electrical installations—Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment outlines safety requirements for installation of renewable energy battery storage equipment.
- Last updated
- 29 May 2017