Heavy vehicle continues driving after brake fails
A mine truck kept moving despite already having an alternate stopping system. Authorities recently examined a heavy vehicle brake failure at an undisclosed operation. “The...
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Employer fined for almost completely burying ‘stressed’ employee alive
by Wayne
A contracting company was penalised for almost sealing a worker’s fate. An employee was wrongly engulfed in soil, injured and traumatised. This is the conclusion...
Authority probes Qld coal worker death while towing
by Wayne
A vehicle that fatally pinned a contractor is the subject of an official investigation. Authorities have released preliminary findings from the recent death of Luke...
Mining operation hospitalises 13 workers in a month
by Wayne
More than a dozen employees needed emergency medical attention at a resources operation. Authorities have been notified that at least 13 workers were hospitalised during...
Polarized Safety Glasses: Protection at work and play
by Wayne
High-quality outdoor protection against the harsh glare and ultraviolet rays of the Australian sun can be hard to find. The uvex polarised safety glasses range...
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by Wayne
The beauty of the universe resides in the equilibrium found between the elements that compose it. Each of them having a clear purpose. UNIVERSAL is...
Trailer fatally crushes operator who tried to dump on uneven surface
by Wayne
A heavy vehicle operator died after attempting to release his load on a slope. Authorities recently examined how a truck driver was killed while dumping...
Featured Cut protection gloves: Never felt better
by Wayne
The patented Bamboo TwinFlex® technology combines the best of both worlds in one fine 18-gauge cut protection glove (Cut Level D). On the inside of...
Qld FIFO accident occurred due to possible lack of oxygen says rep
by Wayne
Remote workers could have experienced breathing difficulties when fatally crashing in Queensland’s McKinlay Shire. Authorities suspect a lack of oxygen could have caused a fly-in...
Featured Putting safety ‘dead last’ could have killed employees says industry
by Wayne
Prioritising productivity over worker wellbeing could have led to deadly consequences, an advocacy warned. Industry representatives have accused a multinational resources producer of neglecting its...