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neWsWestern australia on crane safety driveWestern Australia’s WorkSafe this month kicked off acrane inspection program due to ongoing concerns overmechanical failure.“There are literally thousands of these types of cranes inuse across the State – in fact, most factories, warehousesand workshops have at least one of these cranes,” saidWorkSafe WA Commissioner Nina Lynhe.“WorkSafe inspectors have encountered many mechanicalfailures with these cranes over the years, and felt thatthis warranted a program to check as many of them aspossible.”A potential risk in WA is the age of cranes, according toWorkSafe WA’s inspectors.“Our inspectors want to make sure that they are beingproperly maintained so they do not fail and cause an injury,”said Lynhe.Inspections will be on the look out for unregistered cranedesigns, crane modifications, that access channels aresafe, maintenance and inspection record keeping, operatorlicensing, and lifting gear such as chains and slings.“Under WA’s occupational safety and health laws,employers have a responsibility to properly maintain items ofplant in the workplace,” Lyhne said.“Employers also have an obligation to ensure thesecranes are being maintained, inspected and operated inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, but insome cases the manufacturer is no longer in existence andAustralian standards then must be followed.”8Worksafe vic launches bullying campaignWorkSafe Victoria is offering free workshops to for download, to raise consciousness at thebusinesses that want to know how to manage workplace.the problem of bullying.Its guide provides practical advice on howThe regulator says its research shows to prevent and respond to bullying at work,that 14 per cent of the Victorian workforce and provides a reminder of employer andexperience bullying.employee obligations under law.“Bullying is repeated, unreasonableAdditional information it has made availablebehaviour directed to an employee or group includes an employer checklist for managingof employees that creates a risk to health bullying, a bullying risk indicator, and adviceand safety,” it said.for those that believe they are the victim ofIt has made available its bullying poster bullying.OHS PrOfeSSiOnaL ISSUE 3 | MARCH 2010
another victorian worker diesVictoria saw its sixth fatality within six months killed at work in Victoria - almost twice thein late February, the latest a 26 year old worker 16 that occurred than during its 2007/08who was believed to have been electrocuted. financial year. “This is an intolerable numberThe incident occurred apparently inand one that we do not have to repeat,” saidthe absence of colleagues, according to WorkSafe’s Acting Director of Health andWorkSafe Victoria.Safety, Stan Krpan.“The man was running an electric press “It takes a commitment from the heads ofused to mould rubber gaskets and seals and companies, their managers and supervisorswas found by workmates around 11.30am,” it through the workforce to make it happen.”said in a statement.“Simple measures make a real differenceWorkSafe is investigating whether he had not just in preventing deaths but the manydied as a result of an electric shock. It has serious injuries which have life-changingplace safety improvement notices on the consequences for individuals and theirsuspect machine and another similar one that families.”was next to it.In the six months to December 2009,WorkSafe said it was the fourth fatality in Victoria saw 14 work related deaths in the and2010, which was down on last year’s six at equally as important. During the year 72 lifethe same period. Last year 30 people were threatening incidents were recorded.sia eventsRethinking Safety: It’s not Rocket Science, it’s Much HarderWhen: 19:00 - 21:30, Monday 19 April 2010Where: BMW The Edge at Federation Square, MelbourneAbout: Professor Patrick Hudson from the Netherland’s Delft Universityof Technology, Department of Safety Science will share his new vision forsafety - one where it becomes possible for professionals to do dangerousbut profitable things without suffering the potential adverse consequencesbecause they have a more realistic and well-founded understanding of whatit means to be safe.Book online via the Safety In Action 2010 Conferenceregistration process or contact the SIA National Office on 03 8336 1995 ornatadmin@sia.org.au for assistance.Safety In Action Conference 2010When: Tuesday 20 April to Thursday 22 April 2010Where: Melbourne Convention CentreAbout: Hear the latest on harmonisation, gain insights from industry leaders,learn best practice examples, and network with colleagues and clients atAustralia’s largest safety conference. Keynote speakers include Captain TerryVickers, Executive Director Skytraders, Antarctic Aviation Division, AustralianNational University Professor of Sociology Andrew Hopkins, and WorkSafeVictoria’s Acting Executive Director Stan Krpac.Safety In Action Trade Show 2010When: Tuesday 20 April to Thursday 22 April 2010Where: New Melbourne Convention CentreAbout: Safety In Action and Melbourne Materials Handling 2010 feature the verylatest safety products and services showcasing: installation systems, fire andemergency training and fire retardant garments and attracting architects, facilitymanagers, specifiers, security consultants and building managers. Otherfeatures at Safety In Action include Corporate Health, Building & Height Safety,Training & Technology and Electrical Safety .Register online at ww.sia.org.auSlips, Trips & FallsDid you know that 18% of workplace injuries are caused by Slips, Trips and Falls?Prevent these injuries with Brady’s wide range of Safety Products in 8 Steps.1Mark Aisles & Passageways ...................................................2Provide Traction on Slippery Surfaces ...............................................................................................3Improve Safety on Stairs ..........................4Mark Emergency Evacuation Routes ...........................................................5Post Safety Signage & Labelling ..........................................................................................................6Warn of Temporary Hazards ...........................................7Inspect Scaffolds & Ladders ......................................................................8Control and Clean Oil & Spills ...........................................................................OHS_MAR10For more information or to request a FREE on-site demo, please contact Brady Customer Service or your local distributor.Freecall Aus: 1800 620 816Website: www.bradyaust.com.auISSUE 3 | MARCH 2010 OHS PrOfeSSiOnaL 9
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