Industry News
Farmers urged to consider quad bike risks this National Farm Safety Week
Quad bikes are a major cause of death and injury in rural workplaces. This National Farm Safety Week, Safe Work Australia is alerting farmers to quad bike risks. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW to embark on silica roadshow
People working with silica in NSW regional centres can learn about dust control measures, health screening and air monitoring services, and best practice. [ + ]
Crane system wins Best in Class at Good Design Awards
The remote-controlled, electromechanical load-management system is designed to replace tag-lines and reduce crane-related fatalities and injuries. [ + ]
Worker burnt while hot cutting flammable steel drum
A South Australian worker has sustained serious burns while cutting a steel drum with oxy-acetylene equipment. [ + ]
Deadly duck farm fall lands $150K fine: court finding
Melbourne County Court has fined a duck farm operator's trustee and a maintenance contractor $75,000 each, following the death of a worker at a property near Nhill. [ + ]
Farm hand dies while tree felling
A 59-year-old farm hand has died while helping to fell trees on a Buxton property, according to WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA releases manual task guides for electricians
Electricians can now access a set of fact sheets that help highlight risks and prevent injury while performing manual tasks. [ + ]
Fatigue-related event likely cause of 2018 truck collision
A 2018 dump truck collision was likely caused by a fatigue-related event such as a microsleep or medical episode, according to the NSW Resources Regulator. [ + ]
