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06
May
Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics Pty Ltd fined $800,000 following heavy vehicle changeover fatality
News items
Information about the prosecution of Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics Pty Ltd (SRL) following a 2021 incident which fatally injured a 52-year-old truck driver.
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01
May
Orica fined $1.2 million after workers exposed to cobalt dust
Orica Australia Pty Ltd has today been fined $1.2 million in the District Court of NSW after SafeWork NSW prosecuted the company when two workers were exposed over a number of years to cobalt dust, a known respiratory sensitising agent which can cause occupational illness.
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29
Apr
Workers killed, injured or suffering illness remembered on day of mourning
SafeWork NSW is representing workplace regulators at Unions NSW‘s 2024 International Day of Mourning event, where we take time to reflect on those who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace-related incidents.
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23
Apr
Packaging company fined after worker sustains crush injuries in workplace incident
Visy Board Pty Limited (Visy) has been fined $375,000 in the NSW District Court after an employee sustained crush injuries to his left ankle following a workplace incident.
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09
Apr
Trade breakfast to serve up safety tips ahead of blitz
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are teaming up to help the construction industry in Albury and Wodonga reduce workplace hazards as part of the Cross Border program.
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08
Apr
Residential care provider fined $300,000 in relation to risk of workplace sexual violence
A residential care provider was fined $300,000 for breaching its work, health and safety obligations and as a result of exposing workers to a risk of violence, including inappropriate sexual behaviour, in the workplace.
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21
Mar
SafeWork inspectors ensuring safety is number one priority at the Easter Show
SafeWork NSW Inspectors and Engineers are inspecting and monitoring the Sydney Royal Easter Show to ensure the safety of workers and the almost 900,000 people set to attend the Show in the coming weeks.
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14
Mar
Farmers warned – safety first around farm vehicles after three deaths this year
SafeWork NSW is reminding farmers to prioritise safety after a spate of incidents where people, including children, have been seriously injured or killed while using farm vehicles.