Councils with a local supply of recycled pavement construction products can supplement virgin aggregate with recycled products where it is fit for purpose and according to VicRoads specifications. (Source: Sustainability … Continued
Subject: Drill fitter crushed between drill head and rod centraliser arm – fatal accident – update Date: 12 September 2016 Information contained in Significant Incident Report 243, issued on 14 … Continued
Worker seriously injured when caught in moving conveyor Date: 12 September 2016 A worker has been seriously injured after he was caught in a moving conveyor. He sustained a de-gloving … Continued
This safety alert highlights the importance of providing and maintaining safety systems to prevent foreseeable hazardous operations – skid steer loaders. (Source: SafeWork NSW) Click here for related link.
This safety alert highlights the risks of workers being hit or crushed when working on heavy vehicles and trailers. (Source: SafeWork NSW) Click here for related link.
Maintenance of fire protection equipment Mine and Quarry sites have a multitude of fire hazards – in and around process plants, mobile equipment, conveyor belts, electrical installations, fuel and explosive … Continued
13.09.16 Meeting with Peter Tange, DELWP regarding progress with Native Vegetation Framework Review, Melbourne, Attended by Dr. Elizabeth Gibson. 13.09.16 IQA Women’s networking lunch, Melbourne, Attended … Continued
Tracy L Hockemeier, leadman, age 42, was fatally injured on March 22, 2016, when he was struck by fly rock during blasting operations at Martin Marietta Materials plant in Earlham, Madison … Continued
Dozer operator runs over pickup truck The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a Close Call Alert following an a dozer operator running over a parked pickup truck at a … Continued
WorkSafe Victoria issued a media release warning of the high winds which occur in Victoria during Spring and the need to ensure construction sites are appropriately secured. This warning is … Continued
