Within Australian workplaces, load failures and injuries caused by exceeding the rated capacity of chain and lever blocks are a significant concern – and the misuse of these versatile lifting tools adds to the risk. This article sheds light on the common issues surrounding manual chain and lever blocks, their proper usage and the essentiality of regular inspections to prevent accidents and ensure workplace safety.
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Safety with CICA Bulletin #323: Suicide in Construction
Straight from CEO Brandon Hitch’s desk, CICA’s safety bulletin #323 touches on the mental wellbeing of workers in construction and discusses what can be done to foster a better work environment. TW: Discusses suicide.
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CICA President’s Report: Perth hosting the CICA National Conference and Exhibition
CICA CEO Brandon Hitch provides an association wide update, as well as a hint of what to expect from CICA’s upcoming national conference.
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Hoisting Equipment Specialists launch new product
In operation for over 40 years, Hoisting Equipment Specialists (HES) holds a tight focus on supplying lifting products and customer service for lifting, lashing, rigging, materials handling and height safety applications. The company’s latest new product release ticks all those boxes.
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PIPping across the ditch: Global safety company target NZ expansion
After acquiring Paramount Safety 18 months ago, PIP Global Safety are firmly setting their sights on expanding into the New Zealand market. National Category Manager at LINQ Height Safety Paul Bozkurt elaborates on using customer service as a point of difference, why their products are better than others, and general market competitiveness.
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Modulift partaking in GLAD2023
Modulift is hosting a safety-focused photo competition on social media and providing advice and tips for the safe assembly of spreader beams for GLAD2023.
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WorkSafe and TAC WA sign High-Risk Work Licence MoU
WorkSafe Australia and the Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia (TAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) facilitating the sharing information relating to High-Risk Work Licence training.
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Safe Work Australia publish new model Code of Practice for tower cranes
Safe Work Australia has published a model Code of Practice for tower cranes operating across the nation.
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Safety with CICA: Managing Fatigue
From the CEO of the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA), this safety bulletin revolves around managing different kinds of fatigue when operating a crane.
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