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Notes on legislation, training practice and workplace compliance for the people responsible for health and safety.
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Dump truck
Tipping is where dump truck incidents happen
A raised bin moves the centre of gravity a long way up. Everything about the tip point has to be right before the body goes up.
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Front end loader
Why stockpile faces collapse onto machines
Undercutting leaves material hanging above the cab. The failure is quiet, it is quick, and it is entirely preventable.
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Cranes
Estimating load mass without guessing
The load chart is only as good as the mass estimate that goes into it. Here is how to get it right.
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Fire
Choosing the right extinguisher for the fire class
The wrong extinguisher can spread a fire rather than put it out. Most people learn this the hard way.
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Working at heights
A rescue plan that does not rely on calling for help
Suspension trauma sets in long before an ambulance arrives. The plan has to work with the people already on site.
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First aid
How many first aiders does your site actually need
The ratio depends on headcount and risk, and the answer is usually more people than are currently certified.
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Forklift
The pre-use inspection most operators skip
Two minutes at the start of a shift catches the majority of defects that later stop production or injure someone.
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Legislation
What the OHS Act requires of an employer on training
The obligation is more specific than most operations assume, and it applies to contractors on your site as well as your own staff.
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