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Incident alert
Worker fatally crushed by skid steer loader
In February 2019, a worker was killed while repairing a skid steer loader. Early investigations indicate the safety prop was not engaged to ensure the bucket arms could not be lowered. The worker inadvertently activated the controls and was crushed by the arms. It appears the mechanisms which enable the hand controls to be isolated were inoperative due to general wear and tear on the machine. Investigations are continuing.
29 March 2019 -
Incident alert
Worker struck by reversing forklift
In November 2018, a worker sustained minor injuries when he was struck by a reversing forklift in a factory packing room. He walked up to a forklift to speak with its operator and was struck from behind by another forklift which was reversing, crushing him between the two. Investigations are continuing.
11 December 2018 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Vehicle loading cranes
VLCs can be dangerous when they are not operated in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions. The purpose of this safety alert is to alert operators of vehicle loading cranes (VLCs) of the need to follow the manufacturer¿s operating instructions and to provide safety guidance for owners and employers.
28 November 2018 -
Incident alert
Worker fatally crushed when forklift tipped over
In October 2018, a worker was killed when the forklift he was operating tipped over and pinned him. The experienced operator was moving a load into an industrial shed. The forklift’s mast collided with an overhead steel beam, causing the forklift to tip over onto its side pinning the operator. It appears the operator may not have been wearing a seat belt. Investigations are continuing.
14 November 2018 -
Incident alert
Worker killed in fall from air-conditioning duct
In August 2018, a worker was killed after falling twelve metres onto a concrete floor. Early investigations indicate he was undertaking scheduled maintenance of air-conditioning ducts and was in the fresh air intake pre-conditioned outside air (PCOA) unit. A co-worker returned to the area and found a void where a floor grate had been. He looked through the void and saw his colleague on the concrete floor below. This particular PCOA is the only vent open to external, often hot and humid air, and as such is a high corrosion area. Investigations are continuing.
6 September 2018 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Ladder platform brackets
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks associated with attaching ladder platform brackets onto ladders.
3 August 2018 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Counterweights on mobile plant
The purpose of this safety alert is to: inform workers about the hazard of falling counterweights when fitting or removing them on mobile plant, and provide guidance on design, fitting, work system and training issues to reduce the risk of anyone being injured or killed by falling counterweights on mobile plant during their fitting or removal.
3 August 2018 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Safe filling of portable aluminium alloy cylinders
The purpose of this alert is to inform all businesses and people who fill aluminium alloy cylinders of the risks of death and injury from cylinder explosion.
31 July 2018 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Potential for explosion of aluminium alloy oil/water separators fitted to high pressure air compressors
Workplace health and safety alerts for owners and users of Bauer high pressure air compressors
31 July 2018 -
Incident alert
Workers foot amputated in screw conveyor
In July 2018, a worker was cleaning a decanter when he stepped back through an open grate into an operating screw conveyor, which amputated his foot just above his ankle.
24 July 2018 -
Incident alert
Two workers burnt in chemical explosion
In May 2018, two workers were seriously injured in a fire, possibly caused by an explosion, while combining chemicals in a four bay metal garage. Both required hospital treatment for serious burns. Investigations are continuing.
12 June 2018 -
Incident alert
Fall from edge protection system
In March 2018, a 19 year old worker sustained fracture injuries to both kneecaps, partially severed fingers on one hand and a severe laceration to his calf when he fell approximately three metres from a roof.
19 April 2018