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The Importance of Machine Guarding in Mechanical Plant
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Mechanical Plant
Machinery guarding plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in mechanical plants. It involves the implementation of physical barriers, devices, and safety measures to protect individuals from the hazards associated with machinery and equipment. Adhering to local safety regulations and standards that mandate machinery guardi…
Farm workers urged to put safety first
This week is National Farm Safety Week, and FarmSafe Australia has released its Safer Farms 2023 report which reveals agriculture remains Australia’s most hazardous occupation.The report shows 55 farm workers died on the job in 2022. According to FarmSafe, 64% of these fatalities were caused by farm vehicles.FarmSafe Australia says tractors are the big…
Safe Work Australia’s campaign aims to keep food delivery workers safe
Safe Work Australia has created a campaign website to provide health and safety information to food delivery workers.Statistics show 10 food delivery workers have been killed at work since 2019.“It’s important food delivery workers understand what they can do to be safe at work, as well as who they can talk to about work health and safety, so they can…
Adelaide college fined after student drowns on school excursion
An Adelaide college has been fined $420,000 after a student drowned on a school trip in March 2021.The 16-year-old student drowned after jumping into the water to rescue a fellow student. A SafeWork SA investigation found the students were not given life jackets and non-slip shoes.The school pleaded guilty in the South Australian Employments Tribunal (…
Three companies plead guilty over White Island volcanic eruption
Three helicopter tour operators have recently entered guilty pleas to amended charges following the 2019 Whakaari White Island eruption.WorkSafe filed charges against the three companies after a nearly 12 month-long investigation.“The survivors, and the family and whānau of those who passed, will be in many people’s thoughts today,” says WorkSafe Chief…
Melbourne worker injured after crane hits power pole
A worker was rushed to hospital after a crane struck a power pole, causing an explosion in Melbourne.The incident happened on Friday morning.The crane operator was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital.WorkSafe has been notified and will investigate the incident.Originally published on Perth Now.…
Ergon Energy urges caution around powerlines
Ergon Energy urges farm machinery operators to exercise caution around powerlines.The electricity distributor says there were 57 incidents involving farm machinery contacting powerlines in Queensland last year.“The majority of these contacts were with our high-voltage overhead powerlines. It really sends a chill through me just thinking about it,”…
WorkSafe ACT reminds businesses to report sexual assault incidents
ACT businesses are reminded that the law requires them to inform WorkSafe ACT of any sexual assault incident that occurs in their workplace.WorkSafe ACT issued the reminder following reports of workplace sexual assault in the ACT last week.Canberra's workplace safety regulator says under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws; workplace sexual assa…
Heavy vehicle regulator teams up with outback trucker to deliver road safety message
A popular Western Australian truck driver has joined forces with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to promote heavy vehicle safety, as part of the regulator’s campaign dubbed ‘We All Need Space.’Glenn Kendall says “The message is simple – we need space to keep you safe.”“Truck drivers often feel like they’re fighting for every inch of the roa…
NSW mine worker seriously injured by drilling machine
 An investigation is underway after a mine worker suffered serious injuries while working on a drilling machine in Central West New South Wales.The NSW Resources Regulator has released a preliminary report following the incident on 19 June 2023.The machine was being used in underground mining.The Regulator said it will investigate the cause…
Worker dies after incident at NSW solar farm
A worker has died after an incident at a solar farm near Wellington.The 41-year-old man reportedly collapsed at the farm in Wuuluman on Wednesday morning.Police and NSW ambulance paramedics attended but the man couldn’t be saved.SafeWork NSW is aware of the incident.Read the original article here.…
Company faces charges after crane topples at Parkville worksite
WorkSafe has filed charges against a crane company for breaching the Victorian OHS Act after a mobile crane collapsed at a Parkville construction site in July 2021.Victoria’s workplace health and safety watchdog accuses the company of failing to provide a safe working environment contrary to section 26(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.…