StayLive actively promotes the sharing of information as soon as possible after near miss or actual safety incidents to inform members about hazards arising out of their operations.
30 June 2022
Following the Test-Prove-Test procedure was critical to identifying fault on a wind turbine circuit breaker.
30 June 2022
Worker at risk of being run over by trailer due to unplanned movement of the tow vehicle.
29 June 2022
Incorrect lifting eye was used resulting in failure.
14 June 2022
An electrician contacted a live motor heater circuit and received a 230VAC electric shock and burn to the hand.
13 May 2022
During a Hydro Rehab Project preassembly activity for G2. This event occurred when a rotor fan ring weighing 3,975kg was being lifted from a transport frame on a delivery truck using the power-house crane.
30 March 2022
Cellphone fell while working on turbine.
30 March 2022
At approximately 50-metre height, two technicians were working on a turbine blade repair when the crane had suddenly stopped. The crane operator informed the technicians he could not fix the fault himself and required assistance - stranding the two technicians.
14 March 2022
Whilst removing redundant 400v cables, the work party inadvertently cut a live 400v cable in error. Resulting in power loss to the Hydro Station.
22 February 2022
Employee was using a Drill press in the station workshop. The piece of metal being drilled was not clamped properly and spun around whilst being drilled, catching the employee in the finger and hand, resulting in 5 stitches.
17 February 2022
When assessing risk controls, always remember to go back to the basics - don't forget the hierarchy of controls.