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Incident alert
Worker killed in elevating work platform rollover
In a recent incident, a worker suffered fatal head injuries when a scissor lift type elevated work platform (EWP) fell over. Early investigations found the EWPs platform jammed in an extended position. The EWP was at a height of approximately 8 to 9 metres and was undergoing retrieval maintenance by a technician, when for reasons yet to be identified the EWP has unexpectedly become unstable and tipped. As a result, the operator who was on the platform when the EWP tipped sustained fatal injuries.
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Incident alert
Mechanic crushed under prime mover
In a recent incident, a mechanic suffered serious injuries after being crushed by the wheel of a prime mover. Early investigations indicate the mechanic had climbed underneath the broken down truck to prepare it for towing. It appears while he was underneath the truck, it unexpectedly moved forward, resulting in one of the prime mover’s wheels crushing him.
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Workplace health and safety alert
Working near, or on, tip trucks and tipper trailers
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risk of crushing or fatal injuries due to overturning tip trucks, tipper trailers or uncontrolled movement of tipper trays. The term “tipper” will be used to describe tip trucks and dump trucks that operate on and off road and includes trailer tippers. All tippers, including those that tip in line with the truck body and side tippers, are covered by this alert.
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Incident alert
Two incidents involving young workers and trailers
Recently, a young worker was fatality injured when a trailer separated from a towing vehicle pinning them between the trailer and a structure. Early investigations indicate the worker was assisting with spotting the trailer while it was being reversed down an incline. For reasons yet to be established, the trailer became separated from the towing vehicle. In a separate incident, a young worker was seriously injured after they were struck by a wood chipper trailer. Early investigations indicate the worker had been assisting with the retrieval of the wood chipper after truck it was attached to became bogged.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.