Atlas Iron awarded world-first safety rating
In a world-first for the mining industry, Atlas Iron’s Sanjiv Ridge iron ore site in WA has been awarded the WELL Health-Safety Rating.
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Excavator operator avoids injury after triggering misfired explosive
The NSW Resources Regulator is investigating an unplanned explosion that occurred on an open cut coal mine in the state.
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Mining machines watching out for themselves
Blindsight technology makes mobile plant risk-smart – from Australia, across the world.
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Stomp out hazards
KAMU safety footwear founder Lusy Hartanu discusses how the right boots can help avoid some of the most common hazards on a mine site.
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Safe to Work January–February: Maintenance and electrical safety
Time is running out to secure your spot in the January–February issue of Safe to Work.
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Service contractors exempted from Same Job, Same Pay
The Federal Government has introduced 81 amendments to the Closing Loopholes Bill (Same Job, Same Pay) 2023, including clarity around the law’s application.
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COLAS acquires Dust-A-Side Australia
COLAS has announced its acquisition of Dust-A-Side Australia in an effort to expand its range of the COLAS Australia Group’s road service offerings into a new space within Australia’s transport infrastructure sector.
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Storm season a risk for miners
Resources Safety and Health Queensland is warning mine sites to prepare for storm season, which poses a safety risk for mine workers.
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Safeguarding automation against a fire
The Muster fire suppression system is protecting autonomous assets on mine sites.
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Fresh warnings over heavy vehicle tyre explosions
The NSW Resources Regulator has identified a lack of preparedness and appropriate response to heavy vehicle tyre fires, which carry the risk of explosion, at some mine operations.
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Regulator investigating small mines for compliance
The NSW Resources Regulator recently investigated a number of small mines across the state to assess compliance with the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022.
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A vigilant surface defence
With OmniPro Vision AI, an innovative collision avoidance system for surface operations, Matrix has established itself as a safety titan.
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North Goonyella coal mine to reopen after 2018 fire
After closing due to a fire in 2018, North Goonyella coking coal mine will reopen in early 2024.
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Safe to Work March–April: Working from heights
The Australian mining industry is enormous, and as operations continue to scale up so does plant and equipment.
Working from heights is a common risk in the mining industry, presenting not only the risk of a fall but also a danger to people on the ground.
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Safe to Work March–April: Fatigue management
While the machines at a mining operation can run around the clock without issue, workers aren’t so lucky. Things like long hours, remote workplaces, and fly-in, fly-out work can make mine workers susceptible to fatigue, and the associated safety issues can be disastrous.
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Safe to Work January–February: Electrical safety
From recharging vehicles to powering workers’ accommodation, electricity is a fundamental part of any mining operation. And with the industry transitioning away from fossil fuels, the role of electricity will continue to grow – and the importance of safety will grow along with it.
Electricity can present a significant hazard to workers. Shocks and burns from contact with live wires, fires caused by an electrical fault, and power surges are just a few of the risks.
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Communication could have avoided excavator crash
A 30-tonne excavator has collided with a water truck on a coal mine in Toowoomba, Queensland.
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Incorrectly fitted valve leads to plant explosion
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is investigating an explosion which took place at a chemical processing plant in Queensland.
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Most serious finger injuries occur during maintenance
According to a Resources Safety and Health Queensland investigation, more than half of the serious injuries reported this year on coal mines were finger injuries.
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NSW not pulling punches when it comes to asbestos
The NSW Government has doubled penalties and prison terms under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 as the state cracks down on unsafe workplaces.
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