SafeWork SA has found that 18 individuals suffered serious injuries as a result of falls from vehicles in 2020, with the government body suggesting that further training is needed.
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SafeWork SA encourages workplace vigilance to prevent falls
Safework SA has recorded 357 interventions regarding falls from heights in 2020, prompting the government body to encourage the development of strategies.
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Bend-tech keeps watch from above for safety
Falling from heights is a particular hazard for workers in the mining industry, with falls, trips and slips accounting for 26,000 serious injury claims in 2019-20. Safe to Work speaks with Bend-tech Group about how a long-term fix is the best way to prevent falls on mine sites.
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Putting a stop to dropped objects
Dropped objects pose a significant safety risk at mine sites. Safe Work Australia found in 2017 that eight per cent of work-related injuries in Australia were caused by falling objects.
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LTI and fatalities can be prevented at mine sites
Dropsafe Global Business Development Manager Gareth Warne tells Safe to Work that a dropped object doesn’t have to cause a dent to reputation, assets or individuals.
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NSW pushes for 30% reduction in workplace fatalities
New South Wales has revised its targets and commits to reduce work-related fatalities by 30 per cent, and injuries and illnesses by 50 per cent within five years.
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NSW Resources Regulator announces July to December priorities
NSW Resources Regulator has updated its half-yearly compliance priorities for July to December this year to help build safer mines.
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