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Safety alerts

2012
27 January	Safe systems of work when using vehicle lifting devices
27 January	Non-compliant vehicle stands
27 January	Delivery and unloading of pre-cast panels
2011
19 December	Risks associated with lifting formwork
19 September	Safe use and guarding of meat processing machinery
16 June	Storage and handling of sheet materials
5 May	Explosive conditions: grinding, cutting and welding (including pre-heating) from the inside or outside of confined spaces
16 March	Hose whip on concrete pumps
2010
17 December	Working around mobile plant during construction of roadworks and related infrastructure
19 November	Inflatable water balls
19 November	Whizzer, Cha Cha and Sizzler-type amusement rides
20 October	Trapdoors and penetration covers in construction
20 September	Hendra virus - information for horse properties and other horse-related businesses
20 September	Hendra virus - information for veterinarians
25 August	Safe storage and transportation of gas cylinders in vehicles
16 August	Vessel mounted winches
03 June	Safe use of nailing tools (nail guns)
26 May	Tractor roll-over protective structure (ROPS) limitations
20 May	Guarding on mast work climbing platform
8 March	Patient lifting slings
4 February	Vehicle loading cranes
5 January	Heat stress in outdoor workers
2009
11 December	Lifting inserts for tilt-up and pre-cast concrete construction
25 November	Air-conditioner installation
6 November	Insulation - installing ceiling insulation and your health and safety
30 October	Safe forklift operation
22 October	Fire hazard of static electricity when handling flammable liquids
22 October	Electrical risks to insulation installers
29 September	Safe loading of elevated work platforms on tilt tray trucks
16 September	Counterweights on mobile plant
15 September	Information guide - Managing drowning risks at publicly accessible pools
4 September	Asbestos bags recycled for use in carpet underlay
4 September	Safe filling of portable aluminium alloy cylinders
26 August	Safe operation of container sidelifters
14 August	Risks of short legging when using mobile plant
14 August	Concrete pumping pipeline risks
11 June	Recreational Diving - Equipment to minimise the risk of missing diver emergencies
4 March	Risk of being hit by moving parts of an aerial amusement ride
18 February	Pacific Roll Pac 16 tonne multi-tyred roller

Archived safety alerts

2005-2008

Archived safety alerts
2008
5 December	Recreational Diving and Snorkelling Emergencies - Operator preparedness
23 September	Multi-cutters and other discs on power tools and air tools
23 September	Suspended scaffold failure
22 July	Safe operation of concrete pumping equipment around overhead powerlines
1 April	Obligations for guardrail systems
1 April	Edge Protection on stairwells, balconies and elevated walkways
2007
20 December	Liebherr HC Type Tower Cranes
29 October	Elevating work platform overturned due to damaged wiring
4 July	Truck mounted forklifts
4 July	Stability requirements for telescopic handlers used as cranes
2006
30 November	Atlas Copco CP 'A' model 4181 rivet buster
30 November	Awning collapse
7 September	Public spa pools
4 April	Defibrillators and recreational diving and snorkelling
2005
3 November	Lighting for construction work - task, access and emergency lighting
19 July	Uwatec analogue submersible pressure gauges, part number A1-111, A1-115
19 July	Underwater diving work and medical certificates
19 July	Twin tail fall arrest lanyards
19 July	Appropriate powered tender vessels and propeller guarding for rescue of recreational divers and snorkellers
19 July	Enriched air nitrox (EANx) compressor systems
19 July	Dangers associated with mismatching portable (scuba) cylinders and valve fittings
19 July	Entry to confined spaces on marine craft
19 July	Medical requirements and recommendations for underwater divers - information for doctors
19 July	Domestic construction - controlling falling risks while working on roof framing
19 July	Fill pressures on scuba cylinders with yoke fittings
19 July	Use of forklift trucks where flammable atmospheres may exist
19 July	Hypoxic blackout at recreational snorkelling workplaces
30 June	Workplace Electrocution Project - Report by the Queensland Ombudsman
12 April	Aluminium alloy cylinders
12 April	Potential for explosion of Bauer oil/water separators
12 April	Boarding facilities for passenger carrying vessels
12 April	Carbon monoxide poisoning, hookah compressors and diving