Controlling belt conveyor dust at the source
The US Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has changed the rules on dust exposure, which may have ripple effects in Australia.
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Have your say on chemical exposure limits
Safe Work Australia will soon seek feedback on the proposed workplace exposure limits (WEL) for nine chemicals.
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South Australia overhauls explosives laws
A major overhaul of South Australia’s explosives legislation has passed Parliament, updating a bill first adopted in 1936.
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New industrial manslaughter laws come into effect
On October 2 2024, changes to the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 came into effect that make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence in Tasmania.
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Queensland gets new mine safety leadership
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health and Resources Safety and Health Queensland chief executive officer (CEO).
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Uptick in pressurised incidents draws Regulator attention
Over the past 18 months there has been an increase in incidents involving pressurised systems in New South Wales mines.
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What can be learned from Cadia loader fire
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has published its findings from an investigation into a fire at Newmont’s Cadia gold mine.
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Queensland passes new anti-harassment laws
The Queensland Government has passed new laws part of the state’s Anti-Discrimination Act that aim to protect workers from discrimination and sexual harassment.
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Safe way every day
Safe to Work sat down with Yancoal Australia head of training Craig Hagan to discuss how mine operators can implement a culture of safety excellence.
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Electrician back at work after coal mine incident
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has called for attention to the dangers of working with electricity on mine sites after a worker was treated for an electric shock.
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Findings from NSW’s airborne contaminants blitz
The results of a recent compliance priority report into airborne contaminants at metalliferous mines by the New South Wales Resources Regulator has been released.
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Coal dust exposure heralds warning to mask up
Recent levels of respirable dust nearly four times the acceptable limit at a New South Wales open cut coal mine has caused the state regulator to issue a warning to operators.
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NSW shifts safety compliance priorities
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has released a set of new compliance priorities to elevate mine safety and mine rehabilitation standards across the state.
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Driver’s close call highlights need for procedure
A light vehicle driver narrowly avoided disaster this week when an integrated tool carrier (ITC) reversed into the driver-side door in an underground metals mine in New South Wales.
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What Queensland’s new safety reforms mean for workers
The Queensland Government has passed the Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.
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Is your mine safety management system compliant?
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has launched a helpful audit tool to assist mineral exploration and mining companies meet impending regulatory changes in Western Australia.
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Head over heels: Keeping workers safe at heights
Falls from height are a leading cause of injury in the mining industry, but how do those risks actually come about?
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Safe to Work May–June: Workplace culture
From improving workers’ safety to staying compliant with legislation to managing regular drug and alcohol testing, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to a positive workplace culture.
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What does NSW SafeWork’s new era mean for me?
SafeWork NSW is set to become a regulator in its own right after recommendations were handed down from a 12-month inquiry by former judge Robert McDougall.
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How smoother mine haul roads are key to improving productivity across Australia’s mining sector
For Australian-headquartered engineering and solutions company Global Road Technology (GRT), over a decade’s worth of experience in the resources sector delivering infrastructure projects has underlined the importance of smoother mine site haul roads in improving the productivity and profitability of mining operations across the country.
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