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Powerline incidents prompt safety warning

WorkSafe Victoria is urging employers operating mobile machinery near overhead power lines to put safety first following a spate of electric shock incidents and near misses. Since November 2020, one...

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Crane lifting accident in open cut coal mine

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a dangerous crane lifting accident that occurred in an open cut coal mine. According to the report, workers were using a crane to lift and lower light poles...

Lightning strikes and lightning safety at mines

Crane operator struck by lightning

A crane operator has been struck by lightning at work near the Brisbane port in the early hours of this morning. The incident has demonstrated the risks of operation of equipment in lightning storms...