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.
SafeWork SA calls for compliance for imported plant, machinery
19 November, 2020SafeWork SA has reminded businesses to ensure all plant and machinery imported from overseas complies with Australian Standards.
EXAIR EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac
01 November, 2020EXAIR's EasySwitch Wet-Dry vacuum uses either a standard or HEPA certified filter when vacuuming dry material.
Stage one of ACCC quad bike safety standards takes effect
14 October, 2020The first stage of mandatory safety standards for all new and imported second-hand quad bikes has come into effect, to improve the safety of the quad bikes.
Snack food maker fined $80,000 for workplace incident
24 September, 2020Yarra Valley Snack Foods has been fined $80,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries to his lung, ribs, lower back, leg and ankle in a workplace incident.
SafeWork NSW to crack down on crane operator compliance
06 August, 2020SafeWork NSW inspectors will conduct a compliance blitz across the state, verifying licensing and operator competency on crane operators at worksites.
Preparing building HVAC systems for a return to work
14 July, 2020With COVID-19 restrictions easing and workers returning to their places of work, building HVAC systems must be considered as part of a safe reopening.
Warning issued after farmer dies while inflating tyre
16 June, 2020The South Australian Coroner has issued a warning about the risks of inflating tyres, following the death of a man on a farming property while inflating a tyre.
Measure the risks before you enter a safety and compliance minefield
16 March, 2020 by Vinh Lam*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 the same.
Maintaining worker safety around plant hydraulic systems
28 February, 2020Operating plant hydraulic systems presents many risks for workers; SafeWork SA has issued a safety alert to minimise the risks of plant usage.
Safety alert issued on remote controlled plant operation
22 January, 2020SafeWork Victoria has issued a reminder about safely operating remote controlled plant and equipment, following the death of an employee operating a crane.
Ensuring tractor safety to minimise rollover accidents
15 January, 2020Reduce the risk of rollover accidents when operating tractors by understanding the causes of overturns and following safe operating practices.
ACCC issues safety warning for quad bikes and SSVs
19 December, 2019The ACCC has urged those riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles (SSVs) to stay safe, by wearing helmets and installing operator protection devices.
Excavator bucket detaches from semiautomatic quick hitch, crushes leg
19 November, 2019A worker's leg has been crushed after an excavator bucket unexpectedly disconnected from height during a house demolition.
