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  • Incident alert

    Worker killed in elevating work platform incident

    In a recent incident, a worker suffered fatal crush injuries while operating an elevating work platform (EWP). Initial enquiries indicated the worker became trapped between the top rail of the EWP basket and a panelled bulkhead above.

  • Workplace health and safety alert

    Crane drop incident

    The purpose of this safety alert is to remind duty holders of the need to prepare and follow detailed lifting procedures; especially when using synthetic lifting slings, slings in basket hitch configuration or when carrying out a single lift with more than one crane.

  • Incident alert

    Worker seriously injured after being struck by forklift

    In a recent incident, a worker suffered serious injuries after being struck by a forklift carrying a pallet of stock inside a warehouse. Initial enquiries indicate the worker was walking through a section of the warehouse when, for reasons yet to be established, the person was struck by the moving forklift. Investigations are continuing.

  • Incident alert

    Worker seriously injured in fall from balcony

    A worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a second floor balcony to the ground at a construction site. An edge protection system was installed. Early investigations indicate there may have been an issue with the system when the worker was disposing of building waste from the balcony area.

  • Incident alert

    Workers sustain serious injuries from two separate conveyor incidents

    In 2024 an incident occurred where a worker was using a shovel to clear out a build-up of dirt from around the bottom idler roller of the main conveyor. The worker placed the shovel inside the conveyor where it has grabbed and drawn his arm into the opening of the unguarded conveyor causing his arm to be amputated. In a separate incident, a worker assisting to recommission a plastics extruder machine had his right arm caught in a system of rollers. The worker sustained serious fracture injuries to his arm.

  • Workplace health and safety alert

    Working safely on heavy vehicles suspension systems

    This safety alert is to provide guidance on considerations that businesses should take relating to crushing processes.

  • Workplace health and safety alert

    Fatality caused by concrete crushing plant

    This safety alert is to provide guidance on considerations that businesses should take relating to crushing processes.

  • Incident alert

    Roofer injured after fall at construction site

    A young roofer was seriously injured in an incident after falling approximately 4-5 metres at a construction site.

  • Incident alert

    Four workers injured in three separate falls from roofing incidents

    Three recent incidents where workers have suffered serious injuries have highlighted the dangers of falls from heights.

  • Incident alert

    Fatal hay bale incident

    A worker died after being struck by a hay bale.

  • Incident alert

    Worker fatally injured by gate

    A worker died after a large steel sliding gate fell on him.

  • Incident alert

    Two serious incidents involving falls from ladders

    A worker was injured after falling from height at a construction site.