Anglo fortifies mine rescue strength
A new training centre supported by Anglo American is aiming to boost mine rescue capabilities and shorten response times when incidents occur in Queensland’s Bowen Basin mining hub.
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Fatigue behind overturned vehicle on haul road
A worker at an open-cut coal mine in New South Wales has escaped injury after an alleged micro-sleep led to a single-vehicle crash.
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Emergency committee combats reignited mine fire at Broken Hill
A fire that broke out at Perilya’s Broken Hill mine almost 250km north of Mildura, Victoria on Sunday has reignited after being extinguished yesterday morning.
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How Whitehaven has kept up 13 injury-free years
Whitehaven Coal is celebrating a major milestone this month, marking 5000 days without a lost time injury (LTI) at its Narrabri coal handling and preparation plant in New South Wales.
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NSW safety watchdog launches compliance blitz
With 2025 officially underway, the New South Wales Resources Regulator has a new set of compliance priorities in its sights for the state’s mines.
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MEU launches Grosvenor explosion investigation
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) is launching an investigation into the 2024 explosion that caused a month-long fire at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland.
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Underground falling cable prompts regulator warning
A miner at an underground coal mine in New South Wales has been hit by a cable to the head and neck while flitting a multi-bolter out of the production district.
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Getting mines to a future free from silicosis
Safe to Work sat down with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to discuss what can be done to protect workers against the threat of silica exposure.
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Raising awareness to new heights
The Australian Working at Height Association wants to see the increasing rates of height-related injuries and fatalities slashed.
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South Australian WHS notices highest in a decade
South Australia’s primary work health and safety (WHS) body, SafeWork SA, has ramped up compliance notices at the state’s workplaces.
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BHP found not at fault in iron ore train crash
Safe to Work examines the “unusual” circumstances, including multiple spider bites, that led to a multi-train collision at BHP’s Finucane Island site at Port Hedland, Western Australia.
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Tackling workplace fatigue in the mining industry
Fatigue can significantly impair a worker’s ability to perform tasks safely, leading to costly mistakes, incidents and injuries.
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Whitehaven spends $1.2m to prevent future fatalities
Whitehaven Coal will spend a total $1.2 million on projects that aim to prevent injury and fatality at its Maules Creek coal mine in New South Wales.
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Meeting any challenge: Muster Fire International
Muster Fire International is on a mission to introduce innovation into the fire suppression market with its Fire Suppression Systems.
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Going off-grid
Collaboration with its clients has seen Tradesales relocatable site solutions be used on major mine sites across Australia for years.
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Underground conveyor fire sparks warning to industry
A fire at an underground coal mine in New South Wales last week has drawn regulator attention to the condition of conveyor rollers across the state.
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Are you at risk of musculoskeletal injury?
Under Work Health and Safety laws, employers are required to manage risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) resulting from hazardous manual tasks.
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Excessive workplace noise message received loud and clear
A campaign to raise awareness about noise-related risks in the workplace has ended following audits at 80 South Australian businesses.
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Majors committed to stamping out harassment
BHP and Rio Tinto have issued statements saying they are working to ensure female miners are safe on site after a class action was lodged in Federal Court yesterday.
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The industry event putting safety and convenience first
It’s official: the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) is gearing up to return to Port Moresby in 2025.
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