Safety News

Employee suffered life-changing injuries in crushing accident

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The 2022 incident in Canberra, where a 21-year-old worker sustained life-altering injuries due to an unanchored cable rack collapse, is a powerful reminder of the critical importance of workplace safety. The case, which led to fines exceeding $400,000 for the company and its manager, highlights the necessity of proper safety practices and regular inspections. While…

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Why you need to get your steel storage racking inspected in Australia

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1. Is regular racking inspection mandatory in Australia? Yes, inspections are essential to comply with Australian Standard AS 4084, which outlines safe use and maintenance of steel storage racking. 2. How often should racking inspections be conducted? Inspections should be carried out at least once a year to identify damage and maintain safety, though high-traffic…

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Are you in New Zealand and considering a Racking Inspection or Repair Service?

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Recently a well-known NZ Company was identified as falsifying repair records for a racking system. It is critical that your racking system is not only inspected but also professionally repaired. Sadly if the Racking Inspection service is deficient then the repair process cannot be verified. Similarly, if the repair process is deficient then you cannot…

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Are you in NZ and considering a racking inspection service?

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Are you in NZ and considering a racking inspection service? You probably should consider a range of things before engaging a company: Is the company or person independent of any manufacturer or repairer? Is the person considered “Competent” in the eyes of workplace legislation and the law? Can you confirm that the inspector is trained…

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Tragic Demise: Italian Cheese Avalanche Claims Dairy Owner’s Life

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In a devastating incident that shook Italy’s Lombardy region, Giacomo Chiapparini, a revered 75-year-old dairy owner, met a tragic end when he was engulfed by an avalanche of massive cheese wheels. Operating a prominent cheese factory, Chiapparini’s fate took a grim turn as a shelf collapse triggered a cascade of 40kg Grana Padano cheese wheels.…

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