$466k in fines for company failing to provide safe plant
A Victorian road maintenance company has been fined the maximum penalty after the death of a driver in 2017. The company and its owner plead guilty under Victoria’s OHS Act to the charge of failing to provide and maintain safe plant. The company received a fine of $388,650 while the owner was fined $77,730, the…
Read MoreSecond wave of silica dust compliance audits
SafeWork SA has announced a second round of silica dust exposure audits from this October onwards. This follows the implementation of the new nationally agreed exposure limits and similar audits in 2019. SafeWork SA will be targeting the issues identified in last year’s audits and work with companies to ensure that the new exposure limit…
Read MoreTwo electric shock incidents in under a month
After the second incident in under a month’s time, SafeWork SA is reminding businesses of the risks posed by electrical supplies which haven’t been de-energised. Any power supply that has not been properly de-energised presents the danger of electric shock or electrocution. Both recent incidents resulted from the power not being properly de-energised. SafeWork SA…
Read MoreNew Scaffold Compliance Blitz by SafeWork NSW
The recent results of SafeWork NSW’s safety inspections have incited a second scaffold compliance blitz. Initial inspections saw over 800 notices issued to worksites around the state following significant safety breaches. NSW Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson has reminded the industry of the risks including heavy fines. Compliance issues found by SafeWork inspectors included…
Read MoreCompany fined $35k after excavator makes contact with powerlines
A Victorian quarry has been convicted and fined $35,000 after a worker’s excavator made contact with two high voltage powerlines. According to Work Safe Victoria, the company responsible plead guilty to failing to ensure that the workplace and means of entering and leaving it were safe. The incident occurred in late 2018, when the working…
Read MoreSafeWork SA renew focus on asbestos compliance
SafeWork SA has begun a new asbestos compliance program following the second recent suspension of an asbestos license holder. The new compliance program will be conducted over the coming months and target sites undergoing asbestos removal to ensure that proper regulations are being followed. SafeWork SA’s Executive Director Martyn Campbell has asked inspectors to monitor…
Read MoreNo-Download Mobile Site Attendance Register
SiteBook’s new system lets construction workers record site attendance and complete inductions on their phones without any downloads. Attendance and inductions can be recorded two ways: Scanning the site’s unique QR Code (displayed on your site sign) Following a URL like sent to the person’s phone URL links can be sent via email or sms.…
Read MoreContactless Mobile Site Inductions
SiteBook’s new Induction process lets construction workers complete zero-contact inductions on their phones without any downloads. Inductions can be completed two ways: Scanning the site’s unique QR Code (displayed on your site sign) Following a URL like sent to the person’s phone URL links can be sent via email or sms. Both methods launch the…
Read MoreVictoria’s COVID Reopening Roadmap Summary
The Victorian Government has released their COVID roadmaps to reopening for both Melbourne metro and regional Victoria. Both roadmaps follow a 4-step reopening process, with Melbourne and regional Vic each taking different steps towards a return to normalcy. It is important to note that all dates past Step 1 for Metro Melbourne and Step 2…
Read MoreConstruction under Stage 4 COVID Restrictions
With Melbourne currently in Stage 4 ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions, a number of changes will affect the way construction sites operate. Summary Under the current restrictions Melbourne operators are required to have a High Risk COVIDSafe Plan. Download the High Risk COVIDSafe Construction Plan here Download the Guidelines for the High Risk COVIDSafe Construction Plan…
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