Truck crash could have been avoided: Watchdog
A truck crash at a New South Wales open cut coal mine highlights an increasing trend of avoidable mine vehicle crashes, according to the state’s safety regulator.
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A simple, safe air tensioner
Making belt cleaner maintenance safer and simpler, the new Flexco EZ-Air Kit eliminates risky manual adjustments without requiring site or portable air.
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Have your say on reducing workplace welding fumes
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on a proposal to reduce the aluminium (welding fumes) workplace exposure standard (WES).
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Slattery: Technology and safety hand in hand for BHP
BHP president Australia Geraldine Slattery told Safe to Work the mining giant’s safety focus is inextricable from technology and productivity in 2025.
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Are mine safety incidents on the rise?
A new report from the New South Wales Resources Regulator has revealed an increase in reported safety incidents at large mines, but small mines are setting a trend for a major reduction in injuries.
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Mine worker suffers electric shock
A boilermaker at a New South Wales coal mine was welding a handrail when he suffered an electric shock.
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Innovating workplace safety with Nivek Industries
From lifting arms to remote-controlled scissor lifts, Nivek Industries’ unique and revolutionary equipment range is changing the game for workplace safety and efficiency.
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Ground gives way under coal mine dump truck
A recent incident at a New South Wales open cut coal mine has highlighted the need to ensure stable ground when designing dumps.
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A double HELIX at MINExpo 2024
MST is back with two key technologies aiming to offer miners even more operational autonomy.
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The future of air quality in mining camps
VBreathe’s advanced air purification and surface sanitisation service is revolutionising mining dongas, ensuring clean air, enhancing worker health and boosting productivity for FIFO workers.
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On the front foot of fire suppression
Muster Fire International’s foam fire suppression system provides the most suitable solution where the class of fire requires more than water alone.
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Why are mine vehicles losing steering?
Hydraulic failures in mine vehicles have seen an uptick at New South Wales mines of late. Safe to Work investigates how miners can eliminate a pattern before it arises.
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Liontown uses data to keep FIFO workers mentally safe
Liontown Resources has partnered with Edith Cowan University on critical research into the wellbeing of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
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NSW heatwave reminder to put workers first this summer
With a severe heatwave affecting much of New South Wales this week, SafeWork NSW is urging miners to start planning now for how they will stay safe this summer.
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Sweeping changes follow exploding tyre injury
Kalium Lakes has made a series of changes to the tyre changing process on its mining trucks after a worker was seriously injured when a tyre exploded.
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Queensland workplace fatality committee: Have your say
Have you been directly impacted by a work-related fatality or serious injury? Now is your chance to join the Queensland committee aiming to make a difference.
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Mine microsleep ends in collision
A recent incident involving a microsleep at an underground coal mine in New South Wales has highlighted the need for effective fatigue management from the top down.
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Key findings from coal mine injury investigation
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has completed its investigation into a serious injury at Whitehaven Coal’s Tarrawonga mine in Boggabri.
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A hardline for safety
By combining Hexagon’s underground collision avoidance system with HARD-LINE’s TeleOp system, a leading safety combination is born.
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Eliminating the line of fire
After experiencing the risks involved with live testing heavy machinery first-hand, SafeGauge founder and managing director Luke Dawson set out to change the industry for good.
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