Safety Alert – Seat Belt Use on Mobile Equipment – was issued after determining that 20 miners who died in mobile equipment accidents since 2005 would have survived if they had … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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, … Continued
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: … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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.
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 … Continued
