Investigation underway into Saraji coal mine tragedy
Resources Safety and Health Queensland is investigating a tragic accident that occurred at the Saraji south coal mine in Queensland on Monday afternoon.
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What makes opal mining dangerous?
Following the rescue of a South Australian man who spent 24 hours trapped in a Coober Pedy opal mine, Safe to Work takes a closer look at safety in one of Australia’s most iconic industries.
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Deadline extended for WA mine safety framework
The WorkSafe Mine Safety inspectorate has announced that all Western Australian mines must have a fully developed mine safety management system framework by March 31.
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How to stay safe around electricity on a mine
Electricity is something of an underestimated force in the mining industry, and safety measures have their work cut out for them to keep up with developing technology.
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Australian miners are feeling the nickel pinch
The price of nickel has been on a steady decline since 2022, with 2023 marked by the billion-dollar write down of IGO’s nickel assets and the voluntary administration of nickel producer Panoramic Resources.
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Tasmania gets a $285 million boost for job skills
The Tasmanian Government has signed up to the National Skills Agreement to boost national cooperation and strategic investment in the Tasmanian vocational education and training (VET) sector.
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Jobs uncertain as Queensland coal mine enters administration
The private company in control of Wilkie Creek coal mine entered administration just two days after Christmas.
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Need to know changes to labour laws in 2024
Safe to Work takes a look at the nuts and bolts of important changes to workplace law in 2024, from the commencement of Same Job, Same Pay, to improved long service leave for casual coal miners, and more.
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Dozer falls off concealed ledge into water
A coal mine worker in the Moranbah region of Queensland has escaped injury after driving their dozer off a ledge concealed within a body of water.
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GRT: Leading the charge in road construction and environmental management
In the world of road construction and environmental management, Global Road Technology (GRT) stands out as one of the true innovators and game-changers.
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Jobs uncertain at IGO’s troubled nickel assets
IGO has halted construction works at its troubled Cosmos nickel project as the company puts the operation under the microscope.
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GRT welcomes NSW Government initiative targeting silica dust exposure
Dust control, mining and civil engineering services firm Global Road Technology (GRT) has welcomed the focus the New South Wales Government is placing on the dangers of silica dust with the launch of its six month safety blitz this month.
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NSW mines experience a series of gas ignitions
The NSW Resources Regulator is warning mine operators to be vigilant after a series of accidental methane gas ignitions in underground coal mines.
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World-first autonomous road trains to hit the Pilbara
Minerals Resources (MinRes) and Hexagon AB are teaming up to deliver a fleet of 120 fully autonomous road trains for the company’s Onslow iron ore project in the Pilbara.
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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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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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World Safety Congress looks to shape change
As the 2023 World Congress on Safety and Health at Work enters its third day, attendees are looking at ways they can make real improvements to safety outcomes.
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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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