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 »
Posts By: Abby Eager
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.
Secretariat Meetings – 5 -17 June 2016
5.06.16 Meeting with Ross McGowan Executive Director ERR DEDJTR Melbourne, Attended by Mr Ron Kerr and Dr Elizabeth Gibson. 16.06.16 ERTS Forum, Melbourne, Attended by Mr Gavin Moreira… Read more »
Uncontrolled engine shutdown on a dump truck
A Caterpillar 777F rear dump truck was travelling down a ROM ramp when it lost engine power resulting in the truck wheels locking on and the truck sliding for approximately… Read more »
Serious accident alert after a miner falls at a sand and gravel mine; MSHA (USA) offers Best Practices
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a serious accident alert after an incident at a sand and gravel mine. A miner was working atop the tail pulley section… Read more »
Serious leg injuries from unrestrained drill rig break-out wrench
The mast from a blast-hole drill rig undergoing maintenance was removed and placed horizontally on stands. The hydraulics had been disconnected from the hydraulically operated break out (HOBO) wrench actuating… Read more »
Worker’s fingers amputated in truck maintenance accident
A tyre fitter’s fingers have been partially amputated after an accident while operating a hydraulic bead breaker. (Source: Australian Mining) Click here for related link.