Goodwill fined $9,000 for fatal Lynnwood forklift accident

EVERETT, Wash. - The state Department of Labor and Industries has fined Goodwill $9, 000 for workplace safety violations in a forklift accident that killed a man in August in Lynnwood. The department says Goodwill should have done a better job training the forklift operator. The Daily Herald repor ...
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Be aware of Christmas OHS risks

The Christmas season often brings with it an increase in work injuries - and it’s not just due to work functions. Employers need to be aware of the increased safety risk and plan accordingly.
So, what are some of the workplace hazards that could pose a threat to the safety of your employees? ...
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The 5 risks of Christmas for business

Christmas is a time for fun and celebration but amidst the tinsel and festivities, what is known as the “silly season” can pose a number of risks for business owners. Here are our best tips on how you can avoid some of festive season’s risks. Party time - excellent According to recent figure ...
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Fertiliser company fined $100,000 over death - Worksafe WA

A garden fertiliser company has been fined $100, 000 over the 2012 death of a labour hire worker at its Jandakot premises. A Richards Pty Ltd – trading as Richgro Garden Products – pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment and, by that failure, causing the death ...
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Melton West man dies after falling through Lysterfield factory roof

A MELTON West man has plunged 15m to his death after falling through a Lysterfield factory roof on Friday, triggering a WorkSafe investigation. Belgrave police Sergeant Jo Hayden said the 58-year-old man was called to fix the roof of the Montague Cold Storage factory at 10am. Sgt Hayden said th ...
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