Workplace Safety News from the Jobs in Safety weekly bulletin



Split rims and multi-piece wheels video safety alert
Split rim or multi-piece wheels can be dangerous.Under pressure, they can suddenly explode, sending debris flying at extreme speeds. Watch this short video from WorkcoverNSW for simple tips to keep yourself and your workers safe.
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Electrical safety in ceiling spaces campaign
Homeowners and tradespeople are urged to turn off all the main power switches at the switchboard before heading up into the ceiling space.
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Vic mine operator not prepared for fire

A fire in a Victorian coal mine that burned for 45 days was foreseeable but the mine operator was not prepared for the blaze, an inquiry has found.
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Building contractor fined $55,000 over death of worker
Leigh Anthony Reaney died from head injuries in August 2012 after falling from the roof of the Devonport Homemaker Centre onto a concrete slab.
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Royal Commission into Home Insulation Program report details 'litany of failures'
The royal commission's final report was today handed down by commissioner Ian Hanger QC and delivered to the Governor-General.
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Steve Roach sacked by 2GB over staff bullying complaint
Roach's exit from the station stems from an incident nearly a fortnight ago when he was alleged to have verbally attacked a producer
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NSW Quad bike accident sparks warning to farmers
A 59 year old woman was left with serious head injuries after the accident on her property in Brooklana, west of Coffs Harbour, on Tuesday.
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Safety Alert: Gas appliance flue terminal requirements for Recreational Vehicles (RV) with annexes
A Safety Alert has been issued to highlight the risk of CO poisoning if flue terminals for gas appliances are incorrectly installed in recreational vehicles with annexes​.
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Criminal charges to be laid over Canberra construction site death
A coronial inquest into the death has previously heard there is a reasonable belief the grader driver, his employer and supervisors on the site were criminally responsible.
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Nine fatal quad bike accidents force rethink on safety regulations
Quad bikes have overtaken tractors as the leading cause of death on Australian farms ...
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Workplace bullying: issues at common law
WorkCover hosted a webinar presented by Bill Rogers from Crown Law on Wednesday 27 August. The webinar and presentation are available for download
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