Multiple charges laid over NT excavator fatality
26 May, 2021Five charges have been laid against a company, its director and an employee, over the death of a worker who was crushed by an excavator bucket in 2019.
Construction worker dies after being struck by overhead boom
19 May, 2021A worker has died in Victoria after being struck, it is believed, operating a concrete pump and boom. It brought the state's fatality toll to 16 for 2021.
NT WorkSafe responds to third forklift incident in four weeks
04 May, 2021NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert, after inspectors attended the fourth forklift incident in three weeks.
Plant Assessor Pre Start Plus app
01 May, 2021Powered by Plant Assessor, Pre Start Plus is a free app that provides machine-specific pre-start checklists to let operators know when machines are safe to use.
You can change your driving — here's how
26 April, 2021 by Craig Cockerton, Chief Operating Officer, FleetcoachIt can be tempting to think that our driving style is just the way it is. But this article aims to show just how unhelpful (and incorrect) that thinking really is.
Protect-Air EcoReg preset fluid regulator
01 April, 2021The EcoReg preset fluid regulator is made of Grivory GV-5 FWA and stainless steel, making it suitable for use in areas such as drinking water and the food industry.
Electric vehicle retrofit clears the air in underground mining
25 March, 20213ME Technology has launched the TRITEV underground mining vehicle, to decarbonise and eliminate the issue of diesel particulate matter underground.
Crane operator and company convicted for crane tip over
11 March, 2021A crane and rigging business and its employee have been convicted for breaching WHS legislation after a crane tipped over, posing a risk of injury or death.
NT company facing charges after workers crushed
09 March, 2021A mobile crane hire company is facing charges after an incident in which two workers were pinned beneath a 1.8-tonne switchboard, sustaining serious injuries.
Victorian six-week campaign puts farm safety in the spotlight
04 March, 2021WorkSafe Victoria has launched a six-week campaign to highlight that farm deaths and injuries can happen to anyone who does not prioritise safety.
Why a happier outlook on life can make you a safer driver
01 March, 2021Drivers who are stressed, rushing or otherwise unhappy are likely to make worse decisions behind the wheel than drivers who are happy; Fleetcoach explains why.
Driving drowsy? Understanding driver fatigue
22 February, 2021 by Craig Cockerton, Chief Operating Officer, FleetcoachA mistake behind the wheel can have enormous consequences. Think about the last time you drove while you were tired.
Engineering controls for dust in bulk material processing
15 February, 2021 by Sean Kinder, Field Applications Engineer, Kinder AustraliaEngineering controls are the first line of defence against dust in bulk material processing, as a field applications engineer explains.
Playing it safe: Swiss design engineers choose SICK safety solutions
11 February, 2021Three tried-and-proven products from SICK assume the safety tasks in the various machine variants of the "Electric" from BalTec.
WorkSafe Qld issues safety alert over mobile plant
27 January, 2021WorkSafe Queensland has urged employers to implement safety control measures, after a man sustained head injuries when he fell from a water tank.
