Safe to Work January–February: New year, new era of safety
With 2024 coming to a close, the Australian resources industry is preparing for a fresh start – and miners are keen to keep their slates clean and injury-free.
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‘Progress is being made’ on culture: Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has published the findings of an ongoing independent progress review on its work to deliver sustained workplace cultural change across its global operations.
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National WHS expert sourcing tool goes live
An new interactive webpage is aiming to connect workplaces with work health and safety (WHS) professionals like never before.
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BHP to strike deal to keep operating in lightning storms
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) will continue operating during lightning strikes at its Peak Downs coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland, following court orders.
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Where will the Lung Bus be in 2025?
Find out where the icare Lung Bus mobile clinic will be stopping across New South Wales in 2025 to offer free screenings for those who have worked around dust.
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NSW coal mine fire reignited three days later
Sparks that broke out in an underground coal mine in New South Wales restarted days after they were initially staunched.
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Safe to Work January–February: Maintenance
Time is running out to secure your spot in the January–February issue of Safe to Work.
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How NSW mines can stay safe this storm season
NSW mines are being asked to remain diligent and prepare for the storm season that runs between October and March each year.
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Heat stress incidents prompt regulator warning
Two incidents in the Northern Territory involving workers experiencing heat stress while wearing heavy personal protective equipment (PPE) has led NTWorkSafe to investigate.
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How an underground coal mine fire could have been avoided
Recently, a haul truck operator at an underground metalliferous mine in Victoria was hauling material along a drive when flames were seen coming from the truck’s engine bay area.
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No injuries at BHP’s Mt Arthur, epicentre of ‘earthquake swarm’
BHP’s Mt Arthur coal mine near Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales was near the epicentre of a magnitude-4.2 earthquake that struck at 12:12pm this afternoon.
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This week’s NSW mine safety wrap-up
Three separate incidents involving mine vehicle collisions has drawn the attention of the New South Wales Resources Regulator.
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RSHQ: Preventing a ‘pattern’ leading to mine fatalities
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has identified a concerning pattern involving workers in ‘no-go zones’ in recent serious accidents.
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New workplace harassment ban passes in WA
Western Australian employment laws are officially changing, with the start date now confirmed for the state’s new sexual harassment and bullying ban.
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New road safety guide to get workers home safe
The South Australian Government has launched a road safety guide aiming to reduce the number of workers injured or killed on SA roads.
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Lessons learned from underground bolting incident
A recent incident involving a hand-held bolter being used in an underground coal mine in New South Wales has sparked warnings from the state’s Resources Regulator.
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The Lay Flat Cylinder: Redefining safety in small spaces
In a decisive leap forward for fire safety technology, Muster Fire International has unveiled its latest innovation, the Lay Flat Cylinder, under product code M2CKM0XX.
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NSW silica exposure prevention program to kick off in 2025
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has released a paper on compliance with the new crystalline silica provisions that came into effect on September 1.
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Abbot Point kicks off cyclone season preparation
As cyclone season begins in North Queensland, Abbot Point Operations (APO) has kicked off its preparation to ensure the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) is ready for the weather ahead.
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Australia ratifies all global WHS Fundamental Conventions
Australia has ratified the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Fundamental Convention.
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