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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.


Apprentice plumber electrocuted under house

Thursday 16 October 2008

WORKCOVER NSW has started investigating the electrocution death of a 24-year-old plumbing apprentice.


Inspections for boat lifting industry

Wednesday 08 October 2008

WORKSAFE WA will be inspecting the boat lifting industry in October 2008, hoping to reduce injuries and disease in the sector.


Coal explorer crushed by water truck

Thursday 02 October 2008

A MINE worker has been killed on a coal exploration site in north Queensland, according to the Mines Inspectorate.


Electrical hazard in water systems

Tuesday 29 July 2008

STANDARDS Australia has warned tradespersons and plumbers of a safety hazard from the legacy practice of earthing electrical systems with metallic pipes.


Safe use of non-potable water in the workplace

Wednesday 02 July 2008

WORKCOVER ACT has released an information bulletin on the use of non-potable water in the workplace, outlining the measures needed to be taken to ensure the health and safety of workers and the public.


Mist generating fire fighting system

Wednesday 11 June 2008

FIRE Fighting Technologies is now distributing FOGTEC water mist fire fighting systems in Australia and New Zealand.


Mount Isa blood lead report confirms fears

Friday 23 May 2008

QUEENSLAND’S Health Department has released the long-awaited study entitled “Get Bled for Lead” which looks at blood lead levels in children at Mount Isa.


Safety bulletin for mine flood recovery

Friday 22 February 2008

THE Queensland Department of Mines and Energy has released a safety bulletin regarding flood recovery in mines.


Excavators and water safety alert

Tuesday 19 February 2008

WORKCOVER NSW has published a safety alert regarding the use of excavators in or near water, following a workplace fatality when an excavator tipped over while working in a creek, trapping the operator within.


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