The GHS will become mandatory under the model work health and safety laws from 1 January 2017 A new, easy to search chemicals database is available on the Safe Work… Read more »
Monthly Archives:: July 2016
Claimants win first round of South African silicosis class action
The first round in the highly publicised silicosis class action litigation in South Africa – which could cost the gold mining industry almost $3.25bn – was recently decided in the… Read more »
HGV drivers warned after road worker crushed by runaway vehicle
HGV drivers are being warned to follow basic safety procedures when coupling and uncoupling vehicles following the death of a 20-year-old road worker. (Source: Construction Enquirer) Click here for related… Read more »
Secretariat Meeting – 7 July 2016
VicRoads/CMPA technical meeting held at Northern Quarries Epping. Attended by: Mark Wagner (Conundrum Holdings) Craig James (E. B. Mawson & Sons) Bill Payne (Quarry Crete) Dr Elizabeth Gibson (CMPA)
Safey Alert – Refueling Portable Equipment
Alert on the risks of refueling portable equipment, such as petrol generators and demolition saws, and advice on controlling the risks (Source: WorkSafe Victoria) Click here for related link.