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Update to this site

25/11/2008 | This site is being updated and should be active again before Christmas. Membership info is now available at http://www.sia.org.au/membership


FATIGUE ROADBLOCK

25/11/2008 | A WorkSafe roadblock exercise at Carrabin near Merredin this month has revealed an improvement in compliance, but continuing concerns with rest breaks for commercial vehicle drivers.


Human error and the workplace - Australia Talks, ABC Radio National

25/11/2008 | The following program was recorded by the ABC during the Safety Show Conference 2008 (NSW) and will go to air on December 22nd.


European Safety Certification Standard Launched

02/10/2008 | The European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations (ENSHPO) announced Tuesday the launch of its new voluntary European certification standard EurOSHM (European Occupational Safety and Health Manager)


Safety Institute of Australia Inc (SIA) - CEO Organisational Update July 08

08/08/2008 | Dear SIA Members,


Safety At Work Blog

08/08/2008 | Beaconsfield Coronial Inquest Walkout


Workplace Fatality Count 2008

04/07/2008 | Australian and New Zealand Fatality Count for 2008


VIOSH Australia Celebrating 30 Years

01/07/2008 | A conference celebrating 30 years of OHS education at the University of Ballarat


Safety at Work Blog

01/07/2008 | Workplace Safety is a way of life.


National Harmonisation of OHS Laws Underway

25/06/2008 | A National Review into Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws was announced by the Honourable Julia Gillard MP, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, on 4 April 2008.


Amendments to the Dangerous Goods Legislation in Western Australia

25/06/2008 | The latest raft of changes to the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 (WA) (Act) came into force on 1 March 2008.


Worker death at remote community results in $26,000 fine

24/06/2008 | An Aboriginal corporation has been fined $26,000 after the death of a worker in a mechanical workshop at a remote Aboriginal community.


Code of Practice on Safe Design Launched

18/06/2008 | A new code of practice on the safe design of buildings and other structures – the first of its kind in Australia – was launched at Subiaco Arts Centre today.


Forklift Fatality

30/04/2008 | Attached is a media release on a work-related death at Kwinana this morning.


NOPSA Newsletter

30/04/2008 | NOPSA is pleased to distribute the April CEO’s Newsletter, in PDF format.


Fatality Report - Dozer Belly Pan

18/04/2008 | 47-year old mechanic/contractor with 21 years of experience was fatally injured while attempting to remove a front guard assembly (belly pan) from a bulldozer.


Fatality Report - Dump Truck Overtraveling

18/04/2008 | a 29-year old truck driver with three years experience was fatally injured while attempting to dump spoil.


Fatality Report - Dozer Belly Pan

COAL MINE FATALITY - On Wednesday, March 12, 2008, a 47-year old mechanic/contractor with 21 years of experience was fatally injured while attempting to remove a front guard assembly (belly pan) from a bulldozer. The victim was positioned beneath the bulldozer, removing mounting bolts from the bulldozer guard. The guard was supported by a chain attached to a remote-operated truck-mounted crane. As the bolts were removed, the chain support slipped and the guard fell.

 See attached for full report

Regards,

Tony Robertson
Special Inspector of Mines
Mines Safety Branch | Resources Safety Division | Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
* PO Box 500 Collie WA 6225
' (08) 97341222 |  7 (08) 97341606 | 8 tony.robertson@docep.wa.gov.au