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Incident alert
Worker burned in pump room explosion
On 11 January 2018 a worker was seriously injured in an explosion at a waste treatment plant at the Townsville golf club. Early investigations indicate this may have involved an explosive gas or substance in the pump room, but the ignition source has not been confirmed. The worker received extensive burns requiring hospital treatment. Investigations are continuing.
7 February 2018 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Guards and discs on angle grinders
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks associated with removing guards and using incorrect discs on angle grinders.
20 November 2017 -
Incident alert
Worker struck in head by portable hydraulic jack
In September 2017, a worker sustained serious head injuries while operating a portable hydraulically powered jack. He was using the jack to expand a semi-circular shaped metal bracket when it dislodged and struck him in the face. He was found unconscious sometime after the incident occurred.
29 September 2017 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Roof collapse
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight that sudden roof collapse can occur without warning. This alert provides guidance for building owners, schools, local government, building managers and body corporates about minimising the risk of roof collapse.
26 September 2017 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Impact protection for LPG cylinders
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the importance of adequate impact protection for LPG cylinders and to remind gas work licence holders and LPG delivery network operators of their responsibilities.
26 September 2017 -
Incident alert
Billboard workers overhead powerlines electric shock
On 7 August 2017, two workers in an uninsulated elevating work platform contacted an 11 kV powerline with the six metre aluminium sail track they were reinstalling on a billboard. Both workers suffered a severe electrical shock and burns from contacting the high voltage lines.
4 September 2017 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Stability of stacked material
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks associated with stacked materials and to ensure a safe system of work is followed.
30 June 2017 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Access hatches
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks associated with removable access hatches.
9 May 2017 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Explosive conditions: grinding, cutting and welding (including pre-heating) from the inside or outside of confined spaces
The purpose of this safety alert is to provide practical guidance to minimise health and safety risks associated with the danger of grinding, cutting and welding in, on and around confined spaces and compartments such as tanks, containers, vessels and other enclosed structures, which have contained flammable or combustible liquids.
14 July 2015 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Bi-fold horizontal workshop doors
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the potential risks associated with the use of horizontal industrial bi-fold doors and the requirements for inspection, maintenance and testing.
8 January 2015 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Truck mounted forklifts
To alert all persons conducting a business or undertaking (whether as employer, self-employed person or worker), of the risk of failure of the "top mounting kit" when loading or unloading a Manitou forklift to and from the tray of trucks or trailers.
1 December 2014 -
Workplace health and safety alert
Non-compliant vehicle stands
The purpose of this alert is to highlight the risks associated with using non-compliant vehicle stands.
31 October 2014