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on this page are Safety News items relating to the CFMEU
Construction and General Division of NSW.
Safety News
Archive pages are also available as a reference resource
for members and delegates.
July 2009
2 July 2009
Untrained forklift driver left in a vegetative
state following accident
While this accident occurred in another
industry, the problem is the same throughout all areas
in our industry where a forklift is used. The message is
clear and simple – DO NOT ALLOW AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON TO
DRIVE A FORKLIFT.
[full story]
June
2009
25 June 2009
Beaconsfield Disaster Investigation Report and
Recommendations
[full story]
25 June 2009
Warning signs proof that risk was known
As advised by OHS Alert The erection of warning
signs around sediment ponds on a worksite was proof that
the employers knew they posed a danger to their workers,
the NSW IRC has ruled in dismissing their appeals
against their OHS convictions.
[full story]
February 2009
18 February
2009
Building Workers – Risk of Exposure to Asbestos
Mesothelioma – one of the most deadliest forms
of cancer – and the ONLY known cause is exposure to
asbestos.
[full story]
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