The latest safety alerts issued by WorkSafe.
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Thursday 23 December 2021
This alert highlights the importance of safely stacking shipping containers to prevent them from dislodging and falling during extreme weather events.
Friday 12 November 2021
WorkSafe is issuing an alert about the hazards and risks associated with traffic management set-ups and the need to keep traffic management workers safe.
Thursday 21 October 2021
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the risks associated with forklift use, and the need to ensure forklift loads are secure and forklifts are operating within safe working limits, following recent fatalities.
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the risks associated with forklift use, and the need to separate forklifts and pedestrians following two recent fatalities.
Wednesday 13 October 2021
WorkSafe is issuing an alert about the hazards and risks associated with the use of patient hoist weigh scale devices and associated equipment.
Thursday 15 July 2021
WorkSafe is issuing a safety alert about the hazards associated with refilling Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders.
Thursday 24 June 2021
WorkSafe is issuing a safety alert about the hazards and risks associated with handling and storage of hay bales, following the death of a worker when handling hay bales near a haystack.
Tuesday 04 May 2021
WorkSafe is issuing a safety alert about the hazards associated with working underneath raised vehicles in the auto repair industry following the death of a mobile mechanic.
Thursday 29 April 2021
WorkSafe is issuing a safety alert about the hazards and risks associated with filling self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (Scuba) air cylinders.