A Gold Coast recycler has been fined $160,000 after a worker lost three fingers in a workplace incident. The company was fined by a Gold Coast Magistrate after pleading guilty to a breach of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The incident happened when a 31-year old worker was assisting... Read more.

Several injuries caused by high-pressure fluid releases have recently been reported to the NSW Resources Regulator. Each of the incidents took place while experienced contract maintenance workers in the mining industry were undertaking work on hydraulic systems. According to the regulator, high-pressure fluid release was not intended, but was caused... Read more.

Audits and investigations around Queensland solar farms over the past 12 months have revealed a number of properties are not ensuring adequate electrical safety. These investigations have been carried out by the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) and Workplace Health and Safety(WHS), with over 30 solar farms visited and 67 notices issued. According... Read more.

A North Island wood processing company with 20 previous health and safety convictions over the last two decades has landed in front of the courts again. Juken New Zealand Limited was sentenced at the Kaitaia District Court yesterday, following an incident which saw a worker suffer serious steam burns. In... Read more.

Toilet paper manufacturer Cottonsoft Ltd received a sentencing decision in the Manukau District Court yesterday after a worker was hurt on inadequately guarded machinery. The sentencing followed a January 2017 incident where the worker sustained crush injuries, degloving and lacerations after his arms were caught in rollers. He also... Read more.