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Workplace health and safety alert
Discard criteria for twin wall concrete pumping pipe
The purpose of this safety alert is to provide guidance on the discard criteria for twin wall steel pipe used for concrete pumping. This alert only discusses the pipe thickness at which twin wall pipe should be discarded. There are other issues that also need to be considered when determining whether pipe should be discarded.
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Workplace health and safety alert
Concrete pumping manual shut off valve failure
This safety alert provides guidance on hazards associated with concrete pumping manual shut off valves (also known as hammer shut off valves or slide valves, example at Figure 1), and on markings and information that should be provided by manufacturers, importers, suppliers and concrete pumping employers.
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Workplace health and safety alert
Concrete pumping clamp failures
This safety alert highlights the hazards and risks associated with concrete pumping line clamps (also known as couplers or clips) and to provide guidance on ways to reduce the risk of failure. This includes the need for proper pre-pour planning to ensure the pumping equipment used is appropriate for the project and is used as per the manufacturer’s instructions. The alert also highlights the safe use information that should be provided by clamp manufacturers, importers and suppliers to ensure clamps can be used safely, and guidance on information, instruction and training that should be provided to workers by persons with management and control of pumping operations.
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Incident alert
Fatal fall from height incident
In September 2023, a young worker suffered fatal injuries as a result of falling from height at a construction site. Early investigations suggested he fell between three to four metres through a penetration.
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Incident alert
Worker killed in trailer rollover
In September 2023, a worker was killed as material unloading activities took place on a construction project. A dog trailer that was part of a rigid truck and single dog trailer combination, rolled onto its side and pinned the worker underneath.
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Incident alert
Snorkelling fatalities
In November 2023, a member of the public was participating in snorkelling activities when for reasons yet to be established, was removed from the water in an unconscious state but later passed away. In December 2023, another member of the public was recovered from the water and also passed away after also participating in recreational snorkelling.
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Incident alert
Worker seriously injured by falling scaffold plank
In December 2023, a worker at a civil construction site received an electric shock when the mobile plant he was operating contacted overhead powerlines. Early investigations have found that the male worker was revived after treatment and transported to hospital.
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Incident alert
Three incidents involving electric shock when plant contacted or came within striking distance of overhead powerlines
In December 2023, a worker at a civil construction site received an electric shock when the mobile plant he was operating contacted overhead powerlines. Early investigations have found that the male worker was revived after treatment and transported to hospital.
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Incident alert
Patron injured falling from amusement ride
In October 2020, a woman suffered serious injuries when she fell from an amusement ride known as the “Hangover”. There are many potential risks associated with operating amusement devices.