Barriers and Enablers to Control of Hazardous Chemicals—Silica Dust The information provided on silica dust in Final Report—Barriers and enablers to control of hazardous chemicals in SMEs, was based on 19 surveys (most of any hazardous chemical group). Overall barriers…
Procedure for Prevention of Falls from Heights As a result of several recent incidents, all members are asked to review their current procedures for preventing falls from heights. It is a regulatory requirement to identify and manage any task that…
Steps to Prevent Fatalities Safety and health statistics need equal priority with profits and productivity. Safety equals profit Fatalities should be focused on with the same intensity and reporting as profit. Show respect Directors should attend funerals of all fatalities,…
Should the Extractive Industry be regulated under OHS (Mines) Regs? Due to the introduction of the new OHS Act, all regulations under the previous Act are presently being reviewed. This will see the establishment of a general overarching regulation and…
Dangers Facing Lone Workers An industrial accident in Canada claimed the life of a heavy equipment operator in late 2005. The 66-year-old employee was killed when working on a property clearing project. The victim was operating a bulldozer and went…
AUSTRALIAN FATALITIES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FATALITY A 25 year old underground electrician employed by an electrical contractor has died underground at a nickel mine in the wheat belt of Western Australia. Initial information indicates that the deceased met his death in…
Get the Conversation Started Sarah Andrew, CMPA Project Manager Recently the CMPA Project Manager attended a WorkSafe briefing which informed employers of their requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 specifically in relation to employee involvement. These obligations,…
Alex Gondidis, Roylance’s P/L Roylance’s is glad to report on another essential and quality safety item, proudly introducing the Rear View CCTV system which is now an essential aid to safe reversing. The ultimate fail-safe solution providing drivers with a…
Safety Alert—Queensland Fatality—Prime Mover Rim Assembly Failure The CMPA would like to ensure that all Members are aware of the number of fatalities that have occurred due to accidents involving tyre rims. The following Safety Alert, supplied by the NSW…
Tyre Shortage—How to Prolong Tyre Use ISSUES The worldwide shortage of earth moving tyres is causing mining companies to review operating practices and to seek alternative methods of preserving tyre life. It is recognised that extending tyre life is an…