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Fall, fractures and fine from disregard of skylight risks
When a labour hire worker fell through a skylight and was seriously injured, a tribunal examined the many opportunities his employers missed to recognise the risk and take steps to manage it.

$550K Fine Upheld After Worker’s Death: Court Says Risk Was Foreseeable
A construction company faces a hefty fine after a worker’s tragic death from unsafe towing. The court highlights the employer’s duty to manage risks and enforce safety protocols when warnings are ignored.
Cybersecurity in the Spotlight: Safeguarding the Digital Supply Chain
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, the digital supply chain faces increasing risk.

New guide to safely manage risks in rooftop solar installation
Safe Work Australia has released a new guide to help employers manage the WHS risks associated with rooftop solar installation. The guide offers practical advice on identifying hazards, controlling risks, and ensuring worker safety during installation projects.
4 Steps to Assessing Operational Risks
It's important to identify potential risks for your business before they hit you. Download our free guide below to help you assess potential operational risks.

Fall Through Void Sees Builder Convicted
When a painter was badly injured after falling through an opening, the builder and the painter’s manager disagreed about whether they’d been warned of the risk.
Is your office too cold?
Struggling to keep everyone comfortable in a chilly office? Learn how to assess risks, meet your legal obligations, and create a workspace that balances comfort and safety for all employees.

New guide for preventing leading cause of death and injury
Slips, trips and falls cause thousands of serious injuries every year, and the painful consequences extend to employers as well, in direct and hidden costs. A new guide can help prevent them.

Employer sentenced after miscommunication crushes worker’s hand
A court has found that simple measures could have prevented a man’s hand being crushed at work, but the employers’ WHS program was blind to the specific risk.