On September 8, 2016, a 58-year old haul truck operator with 23 years of experience was killed at Heidelberg Cement Neverson Quarry, North Carolina. The victim was operating a Caterpillar… Read more »
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Secretariat Meetings – 4/6 October 2016
04.10.16 Earth Resources Regulation Stakeholder Reference Group meeting (DEDJTR), Melbourne, Attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson 04.10.16 Launch of Victoria Infrastructure Strategy, Melbourne, Attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson 04.10.16 Building Information… Read more »
Sun Protection for outdoor workers
WorkSafe has just updated the UV Guidance Note ‘Sun protection for Outdoor Workers’, the first major refresh in 12 years! The purpose of this guidance is to assist employers, employees… Read more »
Safety Alert – Falling rock strikes loader operator
A large rock, weighing about 23kg fell 17m from a blasted quarry face, crashed through a windscreen and hit a front end loader operator at a quarry near Stradforth, NSW,… Read more »
Worker dies – struck by a front end loader
A 58-year-old worker has died in hospital after suffering critical head injuries when he was struck by a front end loader while working on the back of a truck. (Source:… Read more »
Flyrock from Halifax quarry blast hits apartment building
An investigation is ongoing at a Halifax-area quarry after an apartment building across a major highway from the quarry was showered with flyrock from a blast on Monday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2016. No injuries… Read more »
Haul Truck Rescue
A quarry worker was rescued after his haul truck went over an embankment at a Pennsylvania quarry during heavy rains that made the rescue very tricky and dangerous. According to the fire department, a… Read more »
Young workers particularly vulnerable.
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.
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 »