The University of Illinois (Chicago) will undertake an independent quality assurance review of the coal industry health surveillance scheme in New South Wales.
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Workplace culture the focus for Safe Work Month
Safe Work Australia is encouraging the resources industry to make health and safety a central part of their workplace culture as part of October's Safe Work Month.
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Mandatory vaccines for WA port workers from October
The Western Australian Government will make it mandatory for the state’s port workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they can access and undertake some roles on an 'exposed' vessel.
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Mine technologies a blessing for worker health: report
Mental health has been identified as the number-one health and safety issue in the international resources sector according to a recent survey of global mining executives.
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NT urges safety reviews following serious crush injuries
Northern Territory WorkSafe has issued its first Incident Information Release (IIR) after three serious crush injuries involving machinery occurred in the territory over the past month.
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BULK2022 to showcase the best in bulk handling safety
An opportunity to highlight the latest and greatest bulk handling safety solutions and innovations is running out with stalls for the 2022 Australian Bulk Handling Expo (BULK2022) selling fast.
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WA and Qld mine accidents under investigation
The Queensland Mines Inspectorate and Resources and Safety Queensland are investigating Gregory Crinum coal mine in central Queensland following an incident involving two underground miners.
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Peak mining bodies funding to promote WA work laws
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CMEWA) will receive ongoing funding from the Western Australian Government to support the implementation of the state’s modernised work health and safety laws.
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NSW Resources Regulator to investigate conveyor incident
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has encouraged mine operators to better monitor risks associated with the use of conveyor systems after a worker was injured after falling in a conveyor chute at Thuddungra Mine in NSW.
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Fire Forensics finds battery at fault for powerful fire
A premises where a family of four plus a niece resided came under investigation by Fire Forensics after a powerful fire arose one evening.
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Mining industry backs annual R U OK? Day
Mining agencies and companies have highlighted the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace as part of national R U OK? Day.
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Investigations into Prominent Hill accident continue
Operations at the Prominent Hill mine in South Australia have resumed following suspension last week due to an incident involving a Byrnecut employee working underground at the OZ Minerals site.
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All Qld resource industries to take part in safety resets
Resource workers across Queensland are participating in site safety resets over the coming months.
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LIVINWell program aims to normalise the conversation
The Gold Industry Group and LIVIN are embarking on their third national tour to empower students across Australia to speak up on mental health challenges.
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Eye safety options for prescription glasses
With a wide range to suit the wearer’s needs, Bollé Safety has the perfect designs to keep your eyes protected without compromising on visibility or style.
Many workplaces instigate an eye
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Rio Tinto and WesTrac celebrate autonomous training partnership
Rio Tinto is one step closer to its autonomous goal at the Gudai-Darri mine in the Pilbara following a milestone in its partnership with WesTrac at the Technology Training Centre in Collie
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Mine safety initiatives receive Federal funding support
Three mining safety projects have received funding from the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) initiative.
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Whitehaven sites register injury-free milestones
Whitehaven Coal has seen a positive increase across several key safety indicators as part of its 2021 sustainability report released last week.
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BHP road and rail funding puts safety first
BHP and the Western Australia Government have launched the first stage of major road and rail works in the Pilbara region to provide better safety to the local community and mining sector.
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WA Government to trial FIFO worker vaccine plan
Fly-in-fly-out workers will soon be able to get their COVID-19 vaccination at Perth Airport following an industry-first partnership between Rio Tinto and the Western Australia Government.
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