Remote dozer solution promotes safety for Aussie mines
31 May, 2022 | Supplied by: WesTracA remote dozing solution has been rolled out at the Cape Lambert Port facility north-east of Karratha to remove dozer operators from high-risk environments.
Qld fertiliser company fined $250,000 after worker crushed
27 May, 2022A Queensland fertiliser company has been fined after a worker was crushed by machinery at its Narangba plant in 2020.
Mobile plant lifting incident prompts safety warning
26 May, 2022Business owners have been urged to implement risk control measures when using mobile plant as a mobile crane, after a worker was struck by a steel post at a construction site.
Digitising crane safety compliance
25 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Konecranes AustraliaDropped loads are a common safety hazard associated with overhead cranes; however, using a checklist app can help with achieving safety compliance.
Manufacturer charged after worker killed in machine crush
24 May, 2022A metal manufacturing company has been charged for failing to provide or maintain plant that was without risks to health, after a workplace fatality in February 2021.
New guide released to safely service hydraulic equipment
18 May, 2022A new guide has been released to help operators and service personnel safely service and maintain hydraulic machinery.
Company fined after worker trapped in machine
11 May, 2022A tooling company has been convicted and fined after a worker was seriously injured inside a milling machine.
Food wholesaler fined after worker struck by forklift
11 May, 2022A food services wholesaler has been fined $35,000 after a worker was struck by a forklift, sustaining serious foot and leg injuries.
Safety alert issued after asphalt plant hits elevating work platform
10 May, 2022A safety alert has been issued after a worker was injured when the elevating work platform he was operating was struck by an elevated asphalt bin system.
Firestone Marsh Mellow rubber-and-fabric springs
03 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty LtdRubber-and-fabric Marsh Mellow springs are designed to withstand breakages and can be used in applications such as shaker screens, crushing equipment and other vibrating equipment.
Worker dies after Mount Wallace garbage truck crash
03 May, 2022A 69-year-old worker has died in hospital after the garbage truck he was driving collided with another garbage truck at Mount Wallace.
Tru-Gard certified safety barrier
01 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Tru-Bilt IndustriesThe Tru-Gard steel safety barrier system can be used for workplace traffic management, to strengthen traffic control and protect workers.
Waste recycling company fined $230,000 over arm amputation
29 April, 2022A Perth waste recycling company has been fined for gross negligence after a worker's arm was amputated when he was dragged between a conveyor belt and a roller.
Truck driver crushed by falling gate
29 April, 2022Investigations are ongoing into a workplace incident that led to the death of a 59-year-old truck driver, after he was crushed by a sliding gate.
Ride shut down over safety concerns for unrestrained passenger
21 April, 2022SafeWork NSW is investigating an incident in which a child was unrestrained while a ride was in motion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
