Fatal crane-load crushing lands $340K fine
31 March, 2025In Victoria, a worker has been fatally crushed after a suspended load fell from a crane, leading to a metal galvanising business being convicted and fined $340,000.
Mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance blitz
17 March, 2025SafeWork NSW inspectors have issued more than 140 notices as part of a targeted mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance operation.
Repeat forklift offender has fine more than doubled
07 March, 2025In Victoria, a refrigerated transport and storage company has had a fine more than doubled to $50,000 after a worker was seriously injured by a forklift.
Excavator hitting powerlines lands $140K fine
05 March, 2025An excavator that brought down a 415-volt overhead powerline has led to a conviction and an Adelaide demolition company being fined $140,000.
Boplan Impact Calculator for safety equipment
29 November, 2024 | Supplied by: BoplanThe Boplan Impact Calculator is an online calculation tool designed to empower safety coordinators, facility managers and HSE professionals to accurately assess the impact resistance required for their workplace safety and collision protection equipment.
Pack King powered floor cranes
14 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Pack KingPack King powered floor cranes offer safety and efficiency for users.
Modulate portable buildings
05 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Modulate GroupModulate portable building solutions offer flexibility and durability for demanding industries.
Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer automated guided vehicle system
03 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdThe Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer system operates in both frozen and chilled environments and allows for the transfer of product cartons between aisles without the use of a traditional conveyor system.
Safer loading with bespoke electric winch
27 June, 2024A UK building products company required a new winch system to load heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Emerson Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter
12 December, 2023 | Supplied by: EmersonThe Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter from Emerson is suitable for chemical plants that need to improve safety, reduce energy use and minimise emissions.
Martor 9947 Connector Set for safety knives and telescopic pole
27 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Martor AustraliaThe 9947 Connector Set from Martor includes the connector, which can be easily connected to Martor's Secumax 350, 350 SE, 150, and 148 safety knives, and the matching telescopic pole.
Company charged after worker seriously injured by steel beams
24 May, 2023A Victorian transport logistics company has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by falling steel beams at a West Melbourne freight depot in 2021.
Adept Direct FRAS magnetic cable hangers
24 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Adept DirectThe magnetic cable hangers are easy to install, even in harsh environments. They come with a powerful magnet that can stick to any metal surface, meaning the hangers remain securely in place.
Employers urged to be wary of crush injuries in the workplace
10 May, 2023WorkSafe Victoria is calling on employers to address the risk of crush injuries in the workplace, after eight people died in workplace crush incidents in 2022.
From pandemic to prevention: companies address manual handling risks
17 April, 2023 by Andrew Ronchi, CEO, dorsaVi | Supplied by: dorsaVi Pty LtdAcross all work industries, manual handling injuries (or body stressing injuries) represent ~37% of total workplace injuries.
