WorkSafe investigates death at building site
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a worker on a building site at Curtin University yesterday. It is believed that the death is related to...
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Tyre company and director fined $70,000 over unsafe...
A tyre company and one of its directors have been fined a total of $70,000 (and ordered to pay $1,071 in costs) for failing to provide a safe work...
Proactive inspection program continues to look at silica
WorkSafe is continuing to look closely at workplaces in an effort to minimise the risk to WA workers of contracting the deadly disease silicosis. A proactive...
WorkSafe investigates two regional deaths
WorkSafe is investigating incidents leading to the deaths of two men in regional areas at the weekend. WorkSafe has been notified that a 55-year-old truck...
Safety alert 06/2020 - Station hands riding horses...
Despite all sporting, horse riding industry and education bodies promoting the use of safety approved riding helmets, it has been found that some cattle...
Safety alert 05/2020 - Young worker assaulted during...
In March 2020, a young worker was assaulted during a robbery by three males at a 24-hour service station. The worker was new to the job and was working alone...
Arsenic (inorganic) – Health surveillance – Information...
Medical practitioners undertaking health surveillance are required to have an understanding of the potential adverse health effects of inorganic arsenic and...
WorkSafe prosecutes companies over death of plumber
WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against a plumbing company and a construction company over the drowning death of a plumber in 2018. Ryan and...
Code of Practice - Prevention of falls from height at...
Asbestos regulators and information sources
This document provides contact details for asbestos regulators and information sources.
Commercial kitchens inspection program raises concerns
A WorkSafe proactive inspection program looking at safety issues in commercial kitchens in various workplaces has raised some concerns. The program took...
Safety alert 04/2020 - Near miss involving ruptured...
In early March 2020, a demolition team was taking down a large industrial unit. The team had removed fire suppression pipework from the roof and collected...
