Author: April Everitt

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

06.09.16         Earth Resources Regulation Industry Reference Group, DEDJTR Melbourne, attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson 06.09.16         Meeting with Elizabeth Radcliffe, Director Stakeholder Engagement, ERR DEDJTR Melbourne, attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson