Miner takes evasive action in falling roof incident
A worker at an underground coal mine in New South Wales is uninjured after part of a roof he was bolting mesh to fell.
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Demystifying Legionnaires’ disease
The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists said there are a range of actions miners can take to combat outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease on-site.
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The Trade Shade: Simplifying sun safety
The Trade Shade is an Australian-designed solution helping to keep miners safe from the sun.
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Aptella partners with XGRIDS to deliver handheld laser scanning solutions
Automation and positioning specialist Aptella is collaborating with XGRIDS to bring the Lixel K1 and Lixel L2 Pro series of handheld laser scanners to customers across Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand.
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Workers safely evacuated in underground mine fire
Workers at an underground coal mine in New South Wales were safely sequestered in refuge chambers for around five hours after a pile of materials caught fire with no apparent ignition source.
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Mining graders and fire risks: Why suppression systems are essential
Mining graders play a crucial role in site operations, ensuring safe and efficient road conditions. However, their high-horsepower engines, continuous operation, and exposure to flammable materials make them vulnerable to fire risks.
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New Speedglas G5-03 welding helmets
The 3M Speedglas G5-03 series includes three all-new welding helmet platforms combining signature Speedglas features with new technology.
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Revolutionising AIMEX in 2025
Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition has a new owner and a new home in South Australia, positioning the event for its biggest year yet.
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How Perenti is putting safety first across its operations
Mining services giant Perenti has spent the first half of the 2024–25 financial year (H1 FY25) implementing a range of safety initiatives.
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BHP Mt Arthur workers to get $10 million in pay rises
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its first ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ decision for a BHP mine which will see hundreds of labour hire workers’ wages boosted.
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Trainee’s loss of truck control a valuable lesson
A haul truck at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales is reportedly undamaged after its operator, a new-to-industry trainee, lost control and skidded into a windrow.
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Free lung checks for young Queensland miners
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is calling out for former miners who may think they are too young for vital lung checks.
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Hexagon drives safety in 2025
Hexagon’s Mining division executive vice president Dave Goddard told Safe to Work how 2025 is shaping up to be the industry mainstay’s biggest year yet.
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The importance of training when working at height
The Working at Height Association believes effective training is perhaps the most important step in keeping workers safe.
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Safety watchdog: Take care with power tools
A worker at an underground metals mine in New South Wales is recovering from injuries following an incident with an angle grinder, prompting warnings to take care when using power tools.
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How the Bend-tech Chain Caddy is uplifting the industry
The certified and compliant Bend-tech Chain Caddy from the company’s Grizzly Gear range is a safe way of transporting chains and rigging equipment on any site or operation.
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Titans unite for industry celebration
As part of the successful bid to host the Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) for the next decade, Adelaide will also welcome the mining industry’s most esteemed and prestigious awards program.
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What you need to know about new WHS legislation changes
The New South Wales Government is proposing significant amendments to the state’s Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, potentially setting a precedent for national changes.
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Rio Tinto prepares for Tropical Cyclone Zelia
Rio Tinto has declared it is putting the safety of its workforce first as Tropical Cyclone Zelia is expected to make land in the Pilbara region of Western Australia today.
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Key update on Grosvenor mine fire investigation
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) has given an update on its investigation into the cause of a fire that burned for almost a month in July 2024 at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland.
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