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Safety ReportSafety Report Health 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
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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 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. FACT SHEET: Tilt Up & Pre-Cast ConstructionOH&S for Tilt Up and Pre-Cast Construction General information for members on Workplace Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Tilt Up and Pre-Cast Construction. »
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. »
FACT SHEET: Scaffolders
Information on key health and safety facts for scaffolders from heights, to platforms, and amenities. »
FACT SHEET: Formworkers
Information for formworkers on around manual tasks, heights, tools, and other general health and safety procedures. »
FACT SHEET: Concretors
Health and safety guidelines including, heights, falling objects, and hazardous substances. »
FACT SHEET: Bricklayers
Information on health and safety practises for everything from working at heights, noise, amenities, and protective equipment. »
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OH & S for Scaffolders
OH&S for formworkers
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