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Incident alert

Serious fire and explosion injuries in three hot work incidents

In October 2022, a worker suffered serious burns to his upper body after being engulfed by a fire at an engineering workplace. Early investigations revealed he was welding a metal plate to repair a leak to a tank, when an explosion occurred which resulted in a fire.

12 December 2022
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.

23 November 2020
Incident alert

Dead trees and working solo remotely are a dangerous mix

In August 2020, a property owner sustained fatal injuries from a falling tree branch. Initial investigations indicate he was burning off on a remote part of the property alone. It appears he parked his quad bike under a dead tree when a branch broke and struck him across the legs. Alone, and with no communication equipment, the 61 year old attempted to treat himself but was later found dead at the scene.

13 November 2020
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
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