It is currently under investigation as to how a 36-year-old worker came into a fatal accident involving a winch while setting up a casting mould. Reportedly, the metal bucket holding a chain unexpectedly detached from the top of a gantry, subsequently hitting him on the head. The tragic event marks as the 29th confirmed workplace death in 2024.
This recent incident underscores the critical necessity for comprehensive Work Health and Safety measures. The implementation of work safety products such as Whitesafe SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) and WHS Management Systems could potentially prevent such heartbreaking incidents. Bluesafe WHS Management System, in particular, plays an essential role in setting out the systemic procedures that can identify and control workplace health and safety risks.
Besides, it’s advisable for organisations to keep updated safety rules and policies in place. Though it won’t entirely eliminate accidents, their likeliness can be significantly reduced with consistent use of these tools.
In comparison to last year, where 55 work-related deaths occurred within the same timeframe, there seems to be a decline in workplace accidents this year. However, even a single life lost at the workplace is one too many, thus further emphasising the critical importance of implementing robust safety mechanisms like the Bluesafe SWMS or the Bluesafe WHS Management System.
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Original article link: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-09/worker-fatally-struck-metal-bucket