batteries

Explosion risk for electric vehicle batteries

The use of lithium-based chemistries in battery design is rapidly increasing, leading to a corresponding increase in hazardous incidents involving mobile equipment fitted with these batteries. Read More

Two workers missing after incident at Dugald River mine

A desperate search and rescue effort has been launched for two miners missing after their ute plunged into a deep stope at the remote Dugald River zinc mine near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland. Read More
asbestos soil

Asbestos in workplace soil

Recently, WorkSafe WA released an information sheet detailing key safety information and advice in relation to dealing with soil contaminated with asbestos.
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office hazards

Avoiding office hazards

SafeWork SA recently published a detailed series of health and safety measures for dealing with the hidden hazards associated with office work. Read More
serious incidents

Serious mining incidents

Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has issued compliance directives to mine operators following a series of serious incidents at Central Queensland coal mines involving mobile equipment operating on coal stockpiles. Read More