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Heavy Mechanical and Engineering
Structure: 8 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 26 to 30 minutes
Structure: 8 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 26 to 30 minutes
Structure: 8 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 26 to 30 minutes
Working in environments dealing with heavy equipment is dangerous. Young workers (aged between 15 and 24) often injure themselves in this industry.
Working in the heavy mechanical and engineering industries involves tasks such as:
- cutting, pressing and fabricating steel and aluminium
- welding, grinding and casting materials
- constructing, assembling, installing, modifying, repairing and maintaining machines
- making parts, equipment, machines, instruments and tools.
Be aware!
16%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers.
Working in the heavy mechanical and engineering industries involves tasks such as:
- cutting, pressing and fabricating steel and aluminium
- welding, grinding and casting materials
- constructing, assembling, installing, modifying, repairing and maintaining machines
- making parts, equipment, machines, instruments and tools.
Be aware!
14%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers.
Top incident causing injuries were from:
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Welding
Working with forklift
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Electrical safety
Welding
Working with forklift
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Electrical safety
Welding
Working with forklift
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Noise
Electrical safety
Source: WorkCover WA (2024). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2018-19 to 2022-23p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2018-19 to 2022-23p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove heavy mechanical and engineering industries are classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Subdivisions 21, 22, 24
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove heavy mechanical and engineering industries are classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Subdivisions 21, 22 and 24
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There are many ways to protect yourself and be safe in this industry.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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