Measure the risks before you enter a safety and compliance minefield
In food processing machinery there are stringent hygiene standards that must be followed both for local markets and for exporters — and these standards are not always...
Winching solution keeps underground mining moving safely
Australian Certified Winches, in collaboration with Hydraulink, has developed a winch capable of hauling 100 tonnes, for underground mining operations.
Learn from the British Corporate Manslaughter experience
'Lessons we can learn from the British Corporate Manslaughter experience' will be presented by Ian Wallis at the Workplace Health & Safety Show, 27–28 May...
Sound ground support methods improve underground mining safety
Research-based engineering design methods help make the Western Australian underground mining sector safer, more cost-effective and more productive.
Study leads to rethink on caffeine and truck drivers
Truck drivers who consume large amounts of coffee and energy drinks have more crashes compared with those who only drink small quantities of caffeine, research shows.
Know the steps: key elements of a confined space procedure
Planning, accessing, working safely in and around and rescuing from a confined space are the key elements of confined space safety, as Ash Mayor...
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New equipment for Qld SES volunteers
SES volunteers in Toowoomba have received almost $15,000 worth of equipment, to help them train...
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Faulty breathing apparatuses discovered in South Coast mine
The NSW Resources Regulator has contacted a breathing appratus supplier and its recipient mines...
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Coalmine workers urged to get health checks
Coalmine workers are being urged to get regular health checks after investigation into the source...
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Tread carefully around fragile roofing
Two serious incidents since December 2019 have prompted SafeWork SA to issue a reminder about fragile roof safety.
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Property developer hit with $125,000 fine for safety breaches
Mainline Developments has been fined $125,000 for serious safety breaches that threatened the...
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Hotelier company fined $70K for unguarded cellar void
A hotelier company has received a $70,000 fine after a contractor sustained serious injuries by...
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Three men hospitalised after falls at work sites
Three men have been hospitalised after suffering falls at work sites, prompting WorkSafe to warn...
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Fleet management systems in materials handling
Grahame Don sets out the advantages of fleet management systems for managers that can further optimise safety in the materials handling industry.
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Worker crushed to death by falling steel beam
A worker has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at a residential construction site...
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Melbourne man crushed to death by falling truck panels
A man has died after a stack of 3.6 tonne panels fell on him as they were being unloaded from a...
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Manufacturer incurs $400,000 fine after fatal accident
A steel fabrication workshop in Wodonga, Victoria, has been charged after a worker was crushed to...
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