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Man dies after falling 20m from crane

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

One man has died and authorities have rescued a second after a workplace accident in Western Australia's Goldfields.  Read Full Article

26 Killed in China coal mine after massive blast

Friday, December 03, 2010

The death toll from a gas blast at a coal mine in central China has risen to 26, after officials confirmed more workers than previously thought were in the shaft. Read Full Article

Crane company found guilty of worker's death

Friday, December 03, 2010

A Perth crane company has been found guilty of causing the death of a worker by failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace. Read Full Article

Scaffolding Safety Reminder

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

This safety alert is published as a result of a recent incident where a worker was struck by a scaffold plank that fell 30 metres.  Read Full Article

Safety Alert - Worksafe VIC - Edge Protection - Guard Railing Failure

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Worksafe Victoria have issued a safety alert relating to guard railing.  There have been several recent incidents where guardrails have failed on edge protection systems when force is applied by workers or materials. Read Full Article

Timber firm fined $120,000 over crush death

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

A large timber products company has been fined for failing to provide a safe workplace at its Latrobe Valley mill in south-east Victoria. Read Full Article

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