The national union for construction workers has raised concerns about workplace safety following the deaths of six workers in 11 days in Victoria. Read Full Article
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Man killed after excavator reversed over him
Friday, November 25, 2011
Worksafe is investigating the death of a 72 year-old man in Innaloo this afternoon. Read Full Article
$350,000 Fine over steel frame fatality
Monday, October 24, 2011
THE building company responsible for a structure that collapsed and killed a 47-year-old man in Dandenong has been fined for failing to ensure the workplace was safe. Read Full Article
Fonterra convicted and fined after workplace death
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Unsafe storage has resulted in an industry-wide warning from WorkSafe after dairy products manufacturer Fonterra Australia Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $300,000 in the Melbourne County Court. Read Full Article
Truck driver crushed by falling load - company fined $136,000
Monday, October 10, 2011
A South Australian transport company has received a penalty of $136,000 over the death of a 38-year-old truck driver, for failing to provide a safe system of work. Read Full Article
Tunnel inspections at Brisbane Airport Link uncover safety issues
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Construction on Australia's longest road tunnel ground to a halt last Friday with unions demanding a health and safety audit after a man who was struck on the head with a beam died on the weekend. Read Full Article
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