WorkSafe Victoria ERTS Update
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA provides a brief report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria.
The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held via MS Teams back on 7th February 2024. The following information relating to incidents in quarries was presented.
Data takeaways:
Increase in articulated truck rollovers within the Quarrying sector attributed to uneven surfaces and speed.Serious amputation injuries related to guarding and isolation on plant within Quarries. https:/www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safetyalerts/workers-arm-entangled-quarry-site (see photos below)
Worker’s arm entangled at quarry site
Worksafe is reminding quarry operators about managing the risks associated with plant and access to plant danger areas.
An employee was injured while performing maintenance activities on a large operating rotary dryer. The employee was close to the main drive gear of the rotary dryer when their right arm became entangled. The employee’s arm was partially amputated. The main drive gear was approximately 230mm wide.
Grease is present on the ground below the main drive gear.
drive gear. Grease is present on the ground below main drive gear.
CMPA has developed guidelines on Traffic Management and Guarding for Members, these can be found on our website:
https://cmpavic.asn.au/publications/support-sheets/
We are also looking to develop online training for Members employees and contractors on Guarding in the second half of 2024.
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