Vic metal finisher charged after fatal crush incident
10 April, 2024WorkSafe Victoria has charged a metal galvanising business for numerous safety breaches after it failed to protect workers from the risks of working under suspended loads.
Emerson Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter
12 December, 2023The Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter from Emerson is suitable for chemical plants that need to improve safety, reduce energy use and minimise emissions.
Company charged after worker seriously injured by steel beams
24 May, 2023A Victorian transport logistics company has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by falling steel beams at a West Melbourne freight depot in 2021.
Employers urged to be wary of crush injuries in the workplace
10 May, 2023WorkSafe Victoria is calling on employers to address the risk of crush injuries in the workplace, after eight people died in workplace crush incidents in 2022.
From pandemic to prevention: companies address manual handling risks
17 April, 2023 by Andrew Ronchi, CEO, dorsaViAcross all work industries, manual handling injuries (or body stressing injuries) represent ~37% of total workplace injuries.
CAC Gas & Instrumentation Ergonomic Cylinder Lift
01 January, 2023The Ergonomic Cylinder Lift is a handcart that can move cylinders without lifting or rolling the cylinder.
Using high-tech fleet innovations to improve driver safety
19 December, 2022 by Greg Newham, Director, Verizon ConnectA JBM Logistics truck was driving down an empty country road in regional Australia, when a kangaroo suddenly jumped into its path and collided with the vehicle.
Safety warning issued as workers injured in formwork collapse
09 December, 2022Employers have been reminded to prioritise worker safety during the construction, use and dismantling of formwork, after several concreters were injured when a formwork deck collapsed.
Equipment operators urged to consider La Niña hazards
05 December, 2022Inspectors from SafeWork NSW are visiting excavation sites across the state after an increase in La Niña-related excavation incidents.
WorkSafe WA investigates fatal crush injury at Esperance farm
04 October, 2022Investigators from WorkSafe WA are investigating the work-related death of a farmer who reportedly suffered fatal crush injuries after a seed bin fell on him.
Vic employers urged to secure worksites ahead of high winds
04 August, 2022Victorian employers have been reminded to inspect their worksites and properly secure loose items ahead of wild winds that are forecast for much of the state.
Gates Australia EZ Align Laser Alignment Tool
02 June, 2022The EZ Align laser alignment tool features a powerful green laser line, to allow a single user to align a belt quickly and easily.
Healthy meals to support Aussie transport workers
25 May, 2022A new pilot program aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of transport workers as part of a four-week healthy eating initiative has revealed positive results.
ACT launches Strategy to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders
13 May, 2022WorkSafe ACT has launched the Strategy to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders to educate, engage and enforce the management of MSD prevention in the workplace.
Wearables and AI Analysis: An Integrated Solution For A Complex Problem
01 May, 2022Complementing their wearables, Soter Analytics have integrated AI powered ergonomic assessments into their platform to enable safety professionals to use video processing technology to perform individual task risk assessments.
