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OHS GuidanceHealth and Safety Advisor Report - Winter 2010Workplace 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
Tower Crane Committee MeetingHistory 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. Deaths Double as ABCC Undermine Safety at WorkThe 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. FACT SHEET: Principal ContractorsOH&S for Principal Contractors This includes detailed Information for Principal Contractors on Health and Safety under the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Regulations. »
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