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Health and Safety Advisor Report - Winter 2010

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have identified three priorities for the construction industry in 2010-2011. The largest increase in serious non-fatal workers compensation injuries have been injuries from falls from heights. This is an increase of a staggering 50% in the last five years. They now represent 15% of all serious injuries

Chain Block Failure

A number of failures have been reported in the 2000kg and 1000kg OKA chain blocks. Please review the Safety Alert for more information.

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Makita Grinder Accident

Keep your eyes out for adjustments to grinders around the on/off switch. Ensure all machines are inspected.

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Tower Crane Committee Meeting

History of Free standing Cranes, new technology now allows tower cranes to free stand up to 60meters. There is an expectation on tower crane drivers to climb up to 60 meters. It has become common practice for crane drivers to remain in the crane all day rather than make these dangerous descents to use site facilities. These cause serious OH&S problems. From 01 July all newly erected tower cranes must not require operators to climb over 30 meters.

Health and Safety Alert for Portable Ladders

Recently there has been a fatality and serious injuries involving the use of portable ladders. Make sure you're up to date on the safe ways to use them.

Deaths Double as ABCC Undermine Safety at Work

The Builders Labourer’s Federation acknowledges with disgust the ever increasing rate of traumatic fatalities in the Australian Building and Construction Industry. In the financial year 2008-2009 there were 40 deaths.