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eSAFE newsletter - Safety alert - Fire hazard of static electricity when handling flammable liquids
The purpose of this safety alert is to:
- Inform people about the danger of igniting flammable liquids by static electricity
- Provide guidance on how to control static electricity when filling containers with flammable liquid at service stations
At a service station in Sydney recently, a car and bowser caught fire when the car owner was holding a can while filling it with petrol. The person was not injured, but the car and bowser were destroyed.
The fire was caused by the discharge of static electricity that ignited the vapours from the petrol because the can was not earthed.
Click here to view the full safety alert.
Further information is available from www.worksafe.qld.gov.au or by calling the Workplace Health and Safety Infoline on 1300 369 915.
eSAFE newsletter - Safety alert - Installing ceiling insulation and your health and safety
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The purpose of this safety alert is to:
Background On 15 October 2009, Queensland's Electrical Safety Office issued a safety alert in response to a fatality and a serious injury in Brisbane associated with the installation of ceiling insulation. The safety alert highlighted the serious risks of foil insulation coming into contact with electricity and the need to manage these and other risks associated with installing ceiling insulation. On 1 November 2009 the Electrical Safety (Installation of Ceiling Insulation) Notice 2009 took effect which mandates new electrical safety measures for Queensland insulation installers. Fact Sheet Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Electrical Safety Office have developed a fact sheet to assist insulation installers to identify and control a number of risks associated with installing ceiling insulation. Insulation installers are encouraged to:
Download the Ceiling insulation and your health and safety fact sheet available at: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au. |
eSAFE newsletter - Safety alert - Fire hazard of static electricity when handling flammable liquids
The purpose of this safety alert is to:
- Inform people about the danger of igniting flammable liquids by static electricity
- Provide guidance on how to control static electricity when filling containers with flammable liquid at service stations
At a service station in Sydney recently, a car and bowser caught fire when the car owner was holding a can while filling it with petrol. The person was not injured, but the car and bowser were destroyed.
The fire was caused by the discharge of static electricity that ignited the vapours from the petrol because the can was not earthed.
Click here to view the full safety alert.
We hope you find this information guide useful and please feel free to refer it to a colleague.
Further information is available from www.worksafe.qld.gov.au or by calling the Workplace Health and Safety Infoline on 1300 369 915.
eSAFE newsletter - E-Alert - Spin those wheels
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s Spin those wheels is a campaign encouraging Queenslanders to participate in National ‘Ride to Work Day’ (October 14). WHSQ is encouraging budding riders to take up the extra challenge to continue riding up to and during Safe Work Australia Week (25 – 31 October).
The benefits:
- improves cardiovascular fitness
- an opportunity to meet new people
- uses all major muscle groups, improving muscle tone
- an environmentally friendly form of transport
- a great way to get to know your state/local area
- assists in reducing stress levels
- is cheaper than public transport, fuel, car maintenance and parking
- improves concentration and productivity in the workplace, and
- for city trips of less than 15km in peak hour, it's generally quicker to cycle than to drive or use public transport 1.
Are you ready?
Get yourself bike ready with help from:
Bicycle Queensland (non Queensland Government link)
Bicycles Victoria (information brochure) (PDF, 835kB)
Bike User Guide (Queensland Transport)
End-of-trip facilities
Check out the end-of-trip facilities at your workplace. They are designed to make riding to work easier, with many providing bike parking, shower and locker facilities. Learn more about the benefits and ways to implement end-of-trip facilities in your workplace by downloading:
- Queensland Transport's - End-of-trip facilities for bicycle riders (PDF, 1.9MB)
- Bicycle Victoria's - The cycle-friendly workplace (PDF, 1.25MB)(Non Queensland Government link).
Get involved
Register with Bicycle Victoria for National ‘Ride to Work Day’ on October 14 and ride up to and during Safe Work Australia Week (25 – 31 October).
For further information visit the Spin those wheels website or call the Workplace Health and Safety Infoline on 1300 369 915.
Asbestos Carpet Underlay Alert
In the 1950's to the early 1970's hessions bags were used to transport asbestos. These hession bags were later used as carpet underlay with the asbestos considered "friable". The safety alert below is provided by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
For more information or an inspection (fees apply), contact The Safety Alliance.
Read the alert provided by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
