Worksafe has updated its list of Current OHS Prosecutions and Prosecution Result Summaries & Enforceable Undertakings. (Source – WorkSafe Victoria)
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In July 2014 a mobile crane at a mine site was being used to unload a truck. After a daily pre-start inspection the crane took the weight and lifted the load. As the crane started to slew, the nylon head sleeve (rooster sheave) weighing about 2kg , catastrophically failed. (Source: Government of WA – Department of Mines and Petroleum Resources Safety).
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The Minister, the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio will be launching the ‘Working Safely with Geotechnical Risks in Quarries’ guideline, between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm, at the workshop on 18th February 2016.
Members and interested industry parties are encouraged to RSVP before the 4th February to attend the workshop which includes a site visit to Castella Quarry.
18 February 2016 @ 845am – 4:30pm
Kinglake Community Centre, Extons Road, Kinglake
This 1 Day Seminar may be of interest to CMPA Members.
Wednesday 17th February 20160.
Swinburne University of Technology, Room AMDC301, AMDC Building, Burwood Road, Hawthorn Vic 3122
A one day seminar providing practical information and knowledge sharing on design and construction of sustainable land development including civil design aspects, water sensitive urban design and use of recycled materials that could save the cost of land development. The speakers are from an excellent mix of practicing engineers, road authorities, academics and researchers. Go to the related link for more information and registration forms.
A man has died near the Appin coal mine after a car collided with a coal carrying truck early on the morning of 27th January 2016 (Source: Australian Mining).
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a serious health concern for the mining and extractives industries. Musculoskeletal injuries account for more than 40 per cent of workers compensation claims. NSW Department of Industry, Resources and Energy provides an overview of Musculoskeletal disorders on their website.
According to the Queensland Mines and Quarries Safety Performance and Health Report, the number of lost time injuries (LTIs) across the state’s entire mining sector (ie quarries, and coal and metalliferous mines) for the year ended 30 June, 2015 fell from 361 in 2013–14 to 296 in 2014–15. This annual publication reports on the safety and health performance of the Queensland mining industry. The report is based on data collected from the Queensland mining industry and analysed by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines. (Source: Qld Govt Website)
The NSW Mine Safety publishes a reportable incidents summary each Wednesday. The weekly summary shows the total reportable incidents for:
For a weekly update go to the related link. (Source: NSW Department of Industry Resources and Energy)
Elizabeth Gibson attended the Earth Resources Reform Steering Committee meeting, DEDJTR in Melbourne. Regarding the ERR proposed compliance strategy.
The tragic deaths of a 24-year-old electrician and a 21-year-old dairy farmer at work this week are a horrible reminder to all Victorians why workplace safety needs to be everyone’s priority. (Source: WorkSafe)
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