22.08.16 Extractive Industry Taskforce meeting (Supply and Demand), DEDJTR, Melbourne attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson. 22.08.16 Meeting with Emily Garnet, advisor to Minister D’Ambrosio regarding EPA… Read more »
Posts By: Abby Eager
Significant incident report no. 81 | 26 August 2016 | Version 1
Drill Rig Rollover. A diesel hydraulic powered drill rig, commonly used for production or presplit drilling at mines and quarries, was being operated on a quarry bench when it rolled… Read more »
Cultural Significance claim challenged by quarry applicant
A state government agency will reassess a decision to list land earmarked for a quarry as an Aboriginal sacred site after it was challenged by the applicant. Aboriginal Victoria (AV)… Read more »
Public comment sought on changes to OHS regulations
Victorians are encouraged to have their say on changes being proposed to Victoria’s OHS regulations. The changes have been designed to modernise and streamline the existing OHS Regulations 2007, which… Read more »
Do you have dangerous goods on your farm?
Most farms use some form of dangerous goods, either to operate machinery (e.g. fuel, oil) or to control weeds or pests (e.g. fumigants). Dangerous goods are substances that have properties… Read more »
Explosives safety alert no. 91 | 04 August 2016 | Version 1
Unintended initiation of explosive product An electrical firing system was employed to initiate explosive product. After set-up, and while the product was in sleep mode, an unintended initiation occurred. Initial… Read more »
Explosives safety alert no. 92 | 03 August 2016 | Version 1
Due to the unavailability of explosives boosters from the regular supplier, a consignment of boosters was sourced from an alternate supplier. The new boosters had been used on site for… Read more »
Record court fines for failing to keep workplaces safe
Almost 130 businesses and individuals were fined a record amount by the Victorian courts in 2015-16 for breaching OHS laws. New figures released today by WorkSafe reveal 108 businesses and… Read more »
Forklift operator fined over death of a truck driver who died in an incident at Harvey Fresh in 2014.
A forklift operator has been fined $7200 (and ordered to pay costs of $800) over the death of a truck driver who died as the result of a fall while washing… Read more »
Significant Incident Report No. 244
Failed gantry bridge crushes boilermaker working in thickener tank – fatal accident – 03/08/2016. This alert is very relevant to our industry, in particular when working on old plant. (Source:… Read more »