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Two workers killed in tanker accident

Wednesday 17 December 2008

THE death of two workers in Western Australia has prompted WorkSafe to issue a safety warning on loading and unloading tankers.


Bolt mix up could cause explosive forklift tyres

Thursday 20 November 2008

THE QUEENSLAND Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert regarding incorrect types of bolts used on the wheels of forklifts.


Communication key to safety in confined space incidents

Wednesday 12 November 2008

ACCORDING to OTB Products, confined space accidents continue to kill workers in the industrial sectors, but communication could help reduce some of the risks.


Hydrocarbon gas leaked into drinking water supply

Tuesday 04 November 2008

THE NATIONAL Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) has issued a safety alert after hydrocarbon gas was introduced into an offshore facility’s drinking water supply.


Guide to servicing fire extinguishers

Tuesday 21 October 2008

THE FIRE Protection Association (FPA) of Australia has published a guide on servicing fire extinguishers.


Light at the end of the carpal tunnel syndrome

Thursday 02 October 2008

HAND Injury Centre has written about carpal tunnel syndrome, its causes, symptoms and treatment.


Air movement provider moves into turnkey ventilation

Thursday 07 August 2008

AIR movement company Fanquip says they are now providing complete turnkey ventilation solutions for factories, warehouses and processing plants.


Dealing with confined spaces

Thursday 17 July 2008

GETEX has written about the safety issues revolving around confined spaces, and their associated regulations and guidelines.


Steel workers in equipment ban campaign

Wednesday 11 June 2008

WORKERS at the Port Kembla BlueScope Steel facility are taking part in a “Stop for Safety” campaign supporting the Australian Workers’ Union’s ban on the use of high pressure hoses.


Move to erase safety exemptions

Friday 08 February 2008

THE Queensland Government is seeking to remove section 229 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997, which exempts the rural industry from a number of workplace health and safety regulations.


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