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OHS Alert: Mini Mobile Crane
MINIMUM OHS REQUIREMENT FOR MINICRANES These types of plants are slewing cranes and the operators need to be fully competent in their use and the operators’ rates of pay should reflect this. Due to a number of recent incidents and near misses involving mini, spider or...
OHS Alert: Concrete Pumping
CFMEU OHS ALERT Concrete Pumping The tragic and shocking fatality of a 41 year old Victorian construction worker on Monday May 17th 2021, has once again brought back into sharp focus just how dangerous and hazardous our industry can be. The worker was fatally crushed,...
Safety Checklist – Precast Concrete Delivery (June 2020)
As a result of recent incidents involving precast concrete, the CFMEU has compiled this safety checklist regarding its delivery. You need to be able to answer ‘Yes’ to every point to proceed with the delivery of panels. If you are in any doubt about the validity of...
National OHS Alert: Push Pro Series EWPs
Push Pro Series Elevated Work Platforms Alert An incident has occurred in NSW where a horizontal force was applied to a Push 10 Pro EWP, causing it to become unstable and tip over with a worker in the basket. It has been concluded that the EWP is not fit for purpose...