Engineering company fined after fatal crush incident
31 May, 2023A Victorian engineering company has been convicted and fined after a worker was fatally crushed and another seriously injured while packing equipment at a cheese factory.
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 Direct - Cable Rollers & Lead StandsThe 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.
Truck-body builder fined after shipping container death
27 April, 2023A Melbourne truck-body manufacturer has been fined $225,000 after a manager suffered a fatal crush injury while unloading stacks of panels from a shipping container.
Vic company charged after worker fatally crushed by gate
20 April, 2023A gate manufacturing and repair business in Melbourne has been charged after a worker was fatally crushed by an automatic sliding gate.
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.
Bulk bag stand improving farmer safety, productivity
14 February, 2023The United Ag Bulk Bag Stand enhances farmer safety and productivity by enabling them to store and transport various sized bulk bags in ranging seasonal conditions.
CAC Gas & Instrumentation Ergonomic Cylinder Lift
01 January, 2023 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & InstrumentationThe Ergonomic Cylinder Lift is a handcart that can move cylinders without lifting or rolling the cylinder.
Using high-tech fleet innovations to improve driver safety
19 December, 2022 by Greg Newham, Director, Verizon Connect | Supplied by: Verizon Connect Australia Pty LtdA JBM Logistics truck was driving down an empty country road in regional Australia, when a kangaroo suddenly jumped into its path and collided with the vehicle.
Safety warning issued as workers injured in formwork collapse
09 December, 2022Employers have been reminded to prioritise worker safety during the construction, use and dismantling of formwork, after several concreters were injured when a formwork deck collapsed.
Equipment operators urged to consider La Niña hazards
05 December, 2022Inspectors from SafeWork NSW are visiting excavation sites across the state after an increase in La Niña-related excavation incidents.
WorkSafe WA investigates fatal crush injury at Esperance farm
04 October, 2022Investigators from WorkSafe WA are investigating the work-related death of a farmer who reportedly suffered fatal crush injuries after a seed bin fell on him.
Rack Armour pallet racking upright protection
01 October, 2022 | Supplied by: ACP Australian Custom Pipes Pty LtdThe pallet racking upright protection range from Rack Armour is designed to minimise damage caused by forklift and warehouse operations.
How digital racking inspection ensures warehouse safety
09 September, 2022 by Trishan Khan – Business Development Manager at Pervidi | Supplied by: PervidiMany organisations are now implementing digital racking inspection to ensure safety compliance within their warehouses.
