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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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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Safety excellence recognised at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards
The 2023 Australian Mining Prospect Awards were held last week in Brisbane, celebrating the mining industry and those working in it who are going above and beyond.
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Market leading Swedish welding protection goes hand-in-hand
Speedglas welding helmets and GUIDE welding gloves can work perfectly in tandem to keep workers protected in the toughest environments.
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Cadia water testing returns “typical” results
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA) has found that the level of heavy metals discovered in the drinking water near Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations is typical for Australian rainwater tanks.
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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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SafeWork encourages incident reporting to avoid fines
SafeWork NSW is cautioning businesses about proper reporting procedure after a rise in unreported safety incidents in 2023.
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Safe to Work January–February: Maintenance
The mining industry plays host to some of the largest and most technologically impressive machines in the world, and making sure they’re regularly maintained is essential for safety.
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Wearable safety solutions for hazardous environments
Bodytrak, a leader in smart safety monitoring in the workplace, has announced the launch of its wearable product: Bodytrak 1 IS, one of the very few wearable devices in the safety sector to offer ATEX and IECEx compliance.
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‘Guarding by location’: Putting an end to the myth
A global leader in conveyor safety is disputing the idea that putting conveyor equipment out of reach or placed inconveniently away from workers – known as “guarding by location” – is a valid form of safety.
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Finalists announced for the 2023 Prospect Awards
The finalist list for the 2023 Australian Mining Prospect Awards has been released, highlighting the best and brightest in the resources sector.
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Workers’ compensation in Australia is ‘problematic’
The current state of workers’ compensation schemes often leaves much to be desired, but a Monash University-led initiative is looking to overhaul the system.
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