Alerts

Worker injured in wall collapse

In September 2018, a worker received serious head, back and chest injuries while attempting to jump off a trestle to avoid the collapse of a 2.8 metre high block wall. He and another worker who was not injured were constructing the block wall.

Immediate action required to prevent exposure to silica for engineered stone benchtop workers

This alert is to highlight the significant health risks caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for workers in engineered stone benchtop manufacturing, finishing and installation industries.

Support of mobile plant on outriggers

The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the potential risks associated with inadequate support under outrigger feet on mobile plant – particularly on poor ground, including fill.

Stair module failures on scaffolding

A number of incidents have occurred in Queensland where modular scaffolding stair units have dropped or stair treads have failed.

Concrete wall panels

The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the potential risks associated with the installation of concrete wall panels and to focus on systems to help prevent panels falling over. This alert applies to both pre-cast and tilt-up wall panel erection.

Lift motor falls down shaft injuring workers

In June 2018, two workers were injured when a lift motor being moved in a shaft fell and dislodged scaffolding they were standing on. One fell approximately three metres injuring his shoulder. Investigations are continuing.