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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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COVID-19 inquiry recommends greater employee flexibility
A new COVID-19 response inquiry report from the Federal Government has suggested employers may have more flexibility in future crises.
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NSW Regulator: Vehicle interactions on the rise
Incidents of vehicle interactions on New South Wales mine sites have increased in the last six months. How can operators curb the uptick?
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