Mining companies will start 2021 under a new International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standard, ISO/PAS (publicly available specification) 45005, to ensure safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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QLD FIFO work on hold under new restrictions
Non-essential fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) travel in Queensland's resources sector will be limited until January 22 despite a 72-hour lockdown being lifted in Greater Brisbane.
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QLD miners prepare for ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen
Northern Queensland miners are bracing for challenging conditions over the next few days as ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen brings high rainfall activity across the Sunshine State.
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FIFO workers celebrate Christmas with families at site
Fortescue Metals Group and Mineral Resources helped their fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers get in the Christmas spirit last month by flying their families to site for the day.
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Lightning strike sparks tyre explosion
Mining companies have been urged to review their severe weather and lightning triggered action response plans (TARPS) after a tyre explosion occurred at a Queensland coal mine.
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Westgold employees return to work following Big Bell accident
Westgold Resources is providing all employees at the Big Bell gold mine in Western Australia, including its Minterra contract workers, with counselling following an accident last week.
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Whitehaven wins haul road court case
The New South Wales Supreme Court has ruled that Whitehaven Coal is not liable for failing to identify a soft spot on a haul road at the Werris Creek mine where a driver was injured.
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Centennial to improve training following Springvale accident
Centennial Coal has committed to updating its underground safety communication plan at the Springvale Colliery in New South Wales to provide a clearer line of responsibility for employees.
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Miners urged to monitor severe weather patterns
Extreme heatwaves have caused more deaths in Australia than all other natural hazards combined, with miners particularly at risk, according to New South Wales Heatwave SubPlan.
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Manuka braces through extreme NSW storms
Manuka Resources has reported machinery and infrastructure damage after a severe, localised weather event hit its Wonawinta silver mine in New South Wales on Saturday.
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Wolff Mining breaks Saraji records with safe drilling
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has received the help of Wolff Mining to break a monthly drilling record at the Saraji coal mine in Central Queensland.
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Falls remain top work risk: Safe Work Australia
Working from heights remains the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in Australian workplaces, according to Safe Work Australia data.
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Greener, safer mining vehicles coming by 2025
The International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) intends to make vehicle collision avoidance technology available to mining companies by 2025.
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South32 to update procedures following Appin North accident
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has urged mining companies to complete a risk assessment when equipment is replaced, changed or needs to be replaced while safety controls are removed.
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IGO lifts safety focus following Nova accident
IGO has decreased its total recordable injury frequency following a fatality at its Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine in Western Australia last year.
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Researchers unlock tool to monitor abandoned sites
Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom have developed a remote monitoring tool to help authorities manage safety in recently abandoned coal mines.
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QLD swears in new resources safety minister
The Queensland Government has welcomed Scott Stewart as the new Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy.
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Pilbara Ports Authority tightens COVID-19 security
The Pilbara Ports Authority has alerted that all vessels calling at the Port of Dampier, Western Australia will only be considered for berthing after completing a 14-day quarantine period since last departing an international port.
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Newcrest continues safety transformation following Cadia accident
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has warned mine operators to review connection points for work that involves towing, following an accident at Newcrest Mining’s Cadia gold mine earlier this year.
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Lyons leads the way in ISO cabin standards
Airborne dust particles can cause short-term impact on mining productivity and long-term impacts on workers’ health. Lyons Airconditioning Services discusses how it combines its Australian knowledge with Sy-Klone’s global reach to lead the way in dust control.
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