Company fined for endangering workers in fuel tank container fire
17 December, 2021An industrial equipment supplier has been fined $41,500 after two workers were almost seriously injured when the fuel tank they were working on caught fire.
ASEA releases updated stocks and flows model for asbestos
07 December, 2021ASEA has released updated asbestos stocks and flows information, revealing that there are 6.4 million tonnes of asbestos in the built environment in Australia.
Staying cool: The cost of heat stress in the workplace and how big fans make a big difference
01 October, 2021High volume, low speed (HVLS) fans can help cool off employees and improve efficiency for the warehouse, manufacturing and distribution sectors.
Union responds to tragic Gregory coalmine collapse
21 September, 2021In the wake of Sojitz's Gregory Crinum mine collapse, CFMEU Mining & Energy called for work to stop until the body of a worker could be recovered.
Illuminating underground mines: in selecting LED strip lighting
26 July, 2021 by Carinne Pater, General Manager, MineglowEffective lighting plays a key role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of underground miners and other hazardous area workers.
Anglo American invests in mine safety after Grosvenor report
18 June, 2021Anglo American has invested $5 million to fund underground mining research, following the release of a report into an incident at Grosvenor Mine in 2020.
Feedback sought for primary standard for gas installation
09 June, 2021Standards Australia is seeking feedback about the revised standard AS/NZS 5601.1, Gas Installation, to support essential safety requirements.
Company fined for asbestos violation
02 February, 2021SafeWork SA has fined a principal contractor $3600 after they failed to review an asbestos register, thereby exposing workers to asbestos.
New complications in construction's confined space environs
19 October, 2020 by Richard Millar, Chief Executive Officer, Working at Height AssociationEnsuring construction workers are appropriately protected when engaged in confined space environments remains cruicial amid COVID-19 and its new challenges.
VBA urges COVID-19 caution as building, plumbing continue
20 July, 2020Following the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, the VBA has urged Victorians to take extra precautions when using a builder or plumber.
Developer fined $180K over Enfield building collapse
10 March, 2020A construction company and its director have been fined a total of $220,000 after excavations led to the collapse of a neighbouring building.
Fanquip portable blower/extractor range
26 February, 2020Fanquip portable blower extractors are designed to be used for a range of applications that require ventilation of confined spaces.
Know the steps: key elements of a confined space procedure
04 November, 2019 by Ash Mayor*Planning, accessing, working safely in and around and rescuing from a confined space are the key elements of confined space safety, as Ash Mayor explains.
Factors in an effective confined space rescue plan
23 September, 2019 by Paul Bozkurt*Working in confined spaces comes with significant hazards, making rescue plans imperative. LINQ Height Safety's Paul Bozkurt outlines some key factors.
Using drones in confined space inspection
10 May, 2019 by Jason De Silveira*Confined space inspections can be slow, dangerous and costly, but the use of drones could improve safety for all involved in the process.
