Mechanic fined $210K after fatal truck crash
11 February, 2022A mechanic has been convicted and fined following a 2014 truck crash that claimed the lives of three people.
A smarter way to run and manage machinery pre-starts on site!
04 February, 2022 | Supplied by: IdeagenPre Start Plus is a free app that enables operators to conduct digital, machinery specific pre-starts from their smartphone and instantly lets them know if a machine is safe to use.
EXAIR Industrial Vacuum Systems
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdEXAIR manufactures industrial duty vacuums for chip removal, liquid transfer and cleaning.
FPTI MF500 Hydrostatic Transmission Training Simulator
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe MF500 is a fully functional hydrostatic transmission system that is designed for hands-on training of hydrostatic transmission systems.
Safety alert issued after drill rig contacts overhead powerline
28 January, 2022The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert, warning machinery operators to take care when working near overhead powerlines.
Fastener technology enhances safety gains for mill operators
28 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Technofast Industries Pty LtdNorthern NSW sugar mills have implemented simultaneously actuated hydraulic nuts to reduce maintenance downtime while increasing safety and productivity.
Company, director fined after worker injured in crush incident
25 January, 2022A company and its director have been fined more than $50,000 after an employee sustained musculoskeletal injures in a forklift accident.
BHP fined $125,000 for worker's serious neck injury
25 January, 2022BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd was fined $125,000 on 21 January 2022 after a contractor suffered a lacerated artery from being struck in the neck by a metal shard in September 2017.
SafeWork NSW launches WHS Guide for road freight transport industry
20 January, 2022SafeWork NSW has released a safety guide for the road freight transport industry, with practical and tailored information about working in and around vehicles.
Call for better safety procedures after fatigue blamed for rail worksite near hit
17 January, 2022The Office of Transport Safety Investigations has called for Sydney Trains to implement a better fatigue management system, after a near hit at Westmead Station was attributed to worker fatigue.
Developing a safe way to remove large underground raise bore reamers
13 December, 2021 | Supplied by: EnerpacA safe work methodology has been developed to remove large diameter reamers in an underground environment.
Company fined $200K after Forrestfield Airport Link Project explosion
01 December, 2021A subcontractor has been fined $200,000 after an explosion at the Forrestfield Airport Link Project in 2018 left a worker with a traumatic brain injury.
Road-friendly air suspension: preventive maintenance checklist
24 November, 2021 by Russell Chown, Manager for Automotive Air Springs, Air Springs Supply | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty LtdThis timely checklist for heavy vehicles is designed to keep road-friendly air suspension working safer for longer across Australia's road transport network.
Report: 194 people were fatally injured at work in 2020
29 October, 2021A report from Safe Work Australia has revealed that 194 people were fatally injured in the workplace in 2020, with 96% of worker fatalities being men.
Company fined $230K after worker suffers conveyor belt injury
25 October, 2021A mining and construction company in Western Australia has been fined $230,000 after an employee became trapped in an unguarded conveyor belt.
