SAFETY ALERTS
Gas cylinder explosion in tool of trade vehicle
Read the full article here: Gas cylinder explosion in tool of trade vehicle WorkSafe is reminding employers and employees about the serious risks involved with transporting dangerous goods in tool of trade (TOT) vehicles. Key Points Hazards Identified: Transporting...
Collapse of reinforcement bars during culvert construction
Read the full article here: Collapse of reinforcement bars during culvert construction Employers involved in culvert construction must address the risks of reinforcement bar (reo bar) collapses. A recent incident highlighted the need for proper controls to prevent...
Lead-based Paint Removal
Read the full article here: Lead-based paint removal: Managing exposure risks Employers and contractors involved in lead-based paint removal must manage risks associated with lead exposure, a hazardous process regulated under Part 4.3 of the OHS Regulations. Proper...
Employee falls through stair void on housing construction site
Read the full article here: Employee falls through stair void on housing construction site Employers must take action to prevent falls through stair voids on construction sites following a recent incident in which a worker sustained serious injuries. This includes...
Controlling risks when bagging silica flour
Read the full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/controlling-risks-when-bagging-silica-flour Employers bagging silica flour must manage risks from respirable crystalline silica, a hazardous dust linked to severe health issues. This includes...
Prepare Worksites for Severe Winds
Read the full article here: https://worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-08/prepare-worksites-severe-winds Victorian employers are advised to secure worksites and reconsider outdoor work due to strong winds forecasted across the state in the next 48 hours. The Bureau of...
Companies charged after skid steer loader death
Read the full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-08/companies-charged-after-skid-steer-loader-death A 34-year-old man tragically lost his life after being run over by a skid steer loader operated by a co-worker after hours. He later succumbed to...
Workers sustain burns after petrol vapours ignite while refuelling portable equipment
Full article can be read here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/workers-sustain-burns-after-petrol-vapours-ignite-while-refuelling-portable-equipment Summary: Fuel Safety During Refuelling Recent incidents have highlighted the dangers of refuelling...
Companies fined after steel plate falls from high-rise
Read full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-08/companies-fined-after-steel-plate-falls-high-rise L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd was fined $25,000 and ordered to pay $5,461 in costs for failing to ensure workplace safety. Rigtech Pty Ltd was fined...
Worker seriously injured after fall from incomplete scaffolding
WorkSafe is reminding employers, principal contractors and supervisors about the deadly risks associated with working on incomplete scaffolds. Read the full article here:...
Employee crushed while using elevating work platform
WorkSafe is reminding employers about the importance of safe systems of work when using elevating work platforms (EWPs). Read full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/employee-crushed-while-using-elevating-work-platform The background...
Lithium-ion battery fires
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the risks of using, storing and charging equipment that has lithium-ion batteries. Read the full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/lithium-ion-battery-fires The background provides information on the...