Workers using a blow torch to heat a holding-tank valve ignited the vapours of liquid asphalt, causing the explosion and fire that injured three people at Mohawk Asphalt Emulsions, Albany,… Read more »
Posts By: Abby Eager
Serious Accident Alert – Haul truck loses control and flips – MSHA offers best practices
The Mine Safety and Health Administration USA (MSHA) issued a Serious Accident Alert following a haul truck accident at a surface mine. A haul truck operator lost control while traveling… Read more »
Flood-hit quarry prompts safety alert
An emergency warning was issued after heavy floods breached a sand quarry, leading to concerns for the surrounding area. Victoria’s State Emergency Service (VICSES) gave the alert for West Wodonga,… Read more »
Fatalagram Issued following vehicle rollover accident
The Mine Safety and Health Administration USA (MSHA) issued a fatalgram following a vehicle rollover accident on a haul road. Although the accident occurred at a coal mine, it is the… Read more »
Close Call Alert following ground failure.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration USA (MSHA) issued a Close Call Alert following a ground failure at a surface gold mining operation that could have resulted in multiple fatalities. Fortunately,… Read more »
Safety Alert | 26/09/2016 – Don’t cut old drums
Flammable substances can still be present in old drums. Even if they have been cleaned and rinsed, the introduction of an ignition source can create a disastrous explosion. Cutting old… Read more »
PRODUCT RECALL ALERT – Makita Australia Pty Ltd — 185mm Dustless Circular Saw model 5057KB.
When cutting at a 45 degrees angle, the blade cover does not open fully. If it is forced open by the operator the blade cover may become stuck and expose… Read more »
Secretariat Meetings – 10/14 October 2016
10.10.16 Site Visit to Aidan J Graham re: Rehabilitation Workshop, Attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson and Gavin Moreira. 10.10.16 Site Visit to Associates re: 15 Year Award, Attended by Dr… Read more »
Updates to VicRoads Test Methods.
CMPA MEMBERS: Several VicRoads Test Methods were re-issued and up-loaded on VicRoads website on 10 October 2016. VicRoads Test Methods, and Codes of Practice, can be found on the VicRoads… Read more »
MSHA issues Seat Belt Safety Alert for mobile equipment operators
Safety Alert – Seat Belt Use on Mobile Equipment – was issued after determining that 20 miners who died in mobile equipment accidents since 2005 would have survived if they had… Read more »