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Endeavor explosion
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Regulator releases update on Endeavor mine explosion

The NSW Resources Regulator has released new details on its investigation into last month’s fatal blast at the Endeavor mine near Cobar, expanding its focus to the systems, equipment and conditions surrounding the use of ballistic disc explosives underground. Read More
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NSW Regulator recommendations
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Rampant safety-system tampering on mine sites prompts regulatory action

The NSW Resources Regulator has urged mine operators to strengthen controls around explosion-protected diesel engine systems after a series of incidents revealed widespread tampering, bypassing, overriding and component failures. Read More
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Sparks fly as excavator contacts high-voltage line at coal mine

After an excavator at an open-cut coal mine struck an overhead powerline and caused an electrical discharge over the cab, authorities are intensifying safety efforts to ensure mobile plant is effectively routed and supervised around high-voltage infrastructure. Read More
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Pilbara incident reinforces mining contractors’ safety obligations

Regulators have urged mining and construction contractors to tighten load-restraint practices and follow operating procedures without exception following a fatal transport incident in July 2022 in Western Australia.   Read More
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NSW workers urged to check flood-related hazards

SafeWork NSW is advising people, including mine workers, who’re heading back to flooded sites to exercise caution as they could be exposed to health and safety risks such as contaminated water, broken glass and debris, damaged electricity supplies or asbestos. Read More
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