Foundry fined for crush and burn injuries
30 September, 2008
Bradken Resources was fined almost $30,000 recently for failing to provide any safe operating instructions before a worker was injured at an Adelaide foundry.
Mining safety alert on vehicle interaction
29 September, 2008
Queensland's Department of Mines and Energy has issued a safety alert after the driver of a Toyota Landcruiser was injured in a collision with a Cat 789 rear dump truck at a mine ramp intersection.
New code to help make foundries safer
26 September, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has replaced the existing foundries Code of Practice No. 2 (1988) with a new Compliance Code for foundries, providing practical guidance to those who have duties or obligations under the OHS Act and regulations.
Warning on crane safety after new incident
25 September, 2008
SafeWork SA is urging construction firms to review their crane safety procedures after a crane was struck by its falling load at a Built Environs construction site in northern Adelaide.
Safety reminder for working with tower cranes
23 September, 2008
WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to ensure adequate safety measures are in place when using tower cranes, following an incident where a tower crane dropped its load from a height of 2 metres.
Australian Freight Industry Awards
22 September, 2008
The 2008 Australian Freight Industry Awards were held on 13 September, awarding Toll Auto Logistics with the Australian Best Practice Safety Award for its Flatpack 8-Car vehicle transporter innovation.
Speed humps
18 September, 2008
JMP’s Speed Humps are made from rubber and their high traction makes them highly visible and durable.
Safety barrier
18 September, 2008
The Expanding Mobile Barrier is an easy-to-move, wheeled package with a footprint just 600 x 330 mm. However, once the elasticised securing straps are unhooked, the device grows to a 4 m long barrier.
Vacuum conveyor
18 September, 2008
The C2100-64 compact vacuum conveyor is designed to be small and powerful. It quietly and hygienically conveys powder and bulk materials in production areas of confined space or buildings with low ceilings.
Get the message or take the consequences
10 September, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a plea for employers and workers to take a more active approach to workplace safety.
ACTU petitions government on OHS amendments
08 September, 2008
The ACTU has an online petition calling on the government to introduce the highest standards of OHS through the harmonisation process currently underway. The petition calls for amendments to legislation to meet the minimum standards detailed in the ACTU OHS Charter.
NSW beats national workplace injuries average
04 September, 2008
The incidence rate of workplace injuries across NSW is below the national average, according to the ASCC's 10th Comparative Performance Monitoring Report for 2006–07.
Sentence for compo fraud
04 September, 2008
A Loch Sport sawmill labourer faces the possibility of six months in gaol after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining nearly $17,000 in workers compensation payments.
Safety screens
18 August, 2008
Aztex Liftwell screens are lightweight for ease of handling and transport. The screens weigh only 40 kg, but still comply with the necessary OHS requirements, including National Standard for Plant. All the necessary handling and other information is located on the front of the door.
Anti-slip floor treatment
18 August, 2008
Grip Activator is a floor treatment that minutely alters the tread pattern of the floor surface and greatly increases slip resistance.
