Safe Work Australia publishes WHS guidance for concrete pumping
13 September, 2021Safe Work Australia has published guidance to help PCBUs manage the work health and safety risks associated with concrete pumping on construction sites.
Fasteners secure safe comminution equipment setup
11 August, 2021A new way of securing vibrating screen and crusher motor bolts has been developed, thereby saving time previously taken to install industrial comminution equipment.
Company fined $133K after worker injured by falling ramp
06 August, 2021A demolition company has been fined $133,000 after a worker was seriously injured by the falling ramp of a low loader trailer.
Drilling company fined $375K after worker crushed by truck
28 July, 2021A South Coast drilling company has been fined $375,000 after a worker was fatally crushed by a truck in October 2017.
Plant Assessor machinery compliance and risk assessment software
14 July, 2021Plant Assessor is a machinery safety platform that helps users ensure that machinery is safe for use and meets all legal compliance requirements.
Siemens Sicharge electric charging stations for mines
17 June, 2021Siemens Australia and Murray Engineering have developed an electric vehicle charging station that can be used both above and below ground in mines.
Image-generating tech boosts construction site safety
10 June, 2021Monash University researchers have filed a patent for technology that can generate thousands of images of construction machinery to streamline construction safety.
Driving down the risk of falls from vehicles
13 May, 2021SafeWork SA has urged drivers to report damaged equipment to their employers, after data revealed that falls from trucks caused 18 serious injuries in 2020.
Machinery compliance: ensuring your safety system is up to spec
07 May, 2021 by Matt Turner, Managing Director, Plant AssessorSafety legislation in Australia means that machinery compliance is a mandatory requirement, and for good reason.
Preventative maintenance for the smart mine
01 April, 2021Preventative maintenance is a worthwhile investment and very effective when the costs of lost productivity and human injury are brought into the equation.
The link between heavy vehicle maintenance and road safety
01 April, 2021A report has analysed the link between vehicle standards and safety performance, revealing that maintaining vehicles can improve road safety and minimise risk.
Underground truck crash sees goldminer fined $150,000
18 March, 2021Northern Star Resources has been fined $150,000 after two workers were injured in an underground vehicle collision.
Diesel fuel tank explosion claims life of worker
18 February, 2021A 35-year-old man has died in a fuel tank explosion at an engine repair business in Fieldstone.
SWA releases guidance for maintaining elevated work platforms
21 January, 2021Safe Work Australia has published guidance for inspecting and maintaining elevated work platforms, such as scissor lifts or self-propelled boom lifts.
CR Mining GRIPAssist ground engaging tool (GET) safety solution
17 December, 2020The GRIPAssist ground engaging tool (GET) safety solution from CR Mining minimises human contact with GET, improving safety standards for operators.
