Young workers are particularly vulnerable to workplace injuries and employers should prioritise safety discussions and training to reduce their risk of injury. (Source: WorkSave Vic) Click here for related link.
Monthly Archives:: September 2016
Opportunities for Women in the Construction Industry.
Women & Leadership Australia has just launched a third program in their portfolio of women’s leadership development programs. Advanced Leadership Program – Aimed at senior managers, directors and executive level… Read more »
Recycled products in pavement construction
Councils with a local supply of recycled pavement construction products can supplement virgin aggregate with recycled products where it is fit for purpose and according to VicRoads specifications. (Source: Sustainability… Read more »
Significant Incident Report No. 247
Subject: Drill fitter crushed between drill head and rod centraliser arm – fatal accident – update Date: 12 September 2016 Information contained in Significant Incident Report 243, issued on 14… Read more »
Significant Incident Report No. 248
Worker seriously injured when caught in moving conveyor Date: 12 September 2016 A worker has been seriously injured after he was caught in a moving conveyor. He sustained a de-gloving… Read more »
Safety Alert | 12/09/2016 – Skid steer loaders
This safety alert highlights the importance of providing and maintaining safety systems to prevent foreseeable hazardous operations – skid steer loaders. (Source: SafeWork NSW) Click here for related link.
Safety Alert | 12/09/2016 – Heavy vehicles or trailers hitting or crushing workers
This safety alert highlights the risks of workers being hit or crushed when working on heavy vehicles and trailers. (Source: SafeWork NSW) Click here for related link.
Mines safety bulletin no. 155 | 08 September 2016 | Version 1
Maintenance of fire protection equipment Mine and Quarry sites have a multitude of fire hazards – in and around process plants, mobile equipment, conveyor belts, electrical installations, fuel and explosive… Read more »
Secretariat Meetings 13 September 2016
13.09.16 Meeting with Peter Tange, DELWP regarding progress with Native Vegetation Framework Review, Melbourne, Attended by Dr. Elizabeth Gibson. 13.09.16 IQA Women’s networking lunch, Melbourne, Attended… Read more »
MSHA (USA) blast fatality report – 2nd September 2016
Tracy L Hockemeier, leadman, age 42, was fatally injured on March 22, 2016, when he was struck by fly rock during blasting operations at Martin Marietta Materials plant in Earlham, Madison… Read more »