Queensland resource workers to reset for safety this October
Queensland resources workers across the state will participate in the biennial industry-wide Safety Reset, which takes place in October during safe work month.
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Glencore cleared of wrongdoing at Mt Isa smelter
The Brisbane Supreme Court has cleared Glencore of any wrongdoing after allegations of lead poisoning from its Mt Isa smelter.
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Why did Victoria change the mine approval process?
As Victoria gears up for net zero, the Government has passed a law to simplify the approval process for mines and quarries, while also maintaining protections for communities and the environment.
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Celebrating safety successes in 2023
When it comes to safety, it’s usually the bad news that takes the spotlight. Here are the safety success stories of 2023.
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Industrial manslaughter laws a new era for employers
With South Australia this month flooring a bill to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence, it brings the state into line with other jurisdictions in Australia, where similar laws are already in place.
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A digest of Australia’s Health 2022 report
In Australia’s Health 2022, a biennial report by the Australian Government, heart disease was the number one killer of men between 2020 to 2022, with dementia the leading cause of death in women.
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Rio cleared of wrongdoing in missing radioactive capsule case
Rio Tinto has been cleared of any wrongdoing relating to the radioactive capsule that went missing in late January.
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Getting ahead of dust control
Retired miners urged to get free lung health checks
The Queensland Government is urging retired mine and quarry workers to take advantage of free lung health checks to detect mine dust lung diseases.
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WA appoints new mining advocacy body
Western Australian Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston has announced that Edith Cowan University (ECU) will take on the role of the Professional Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety.
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WA launches Mining Industry Summit to drive cultural change in the industry
The Western Australian Government will launch The Mining Industry Summit: Driving Respect in August, bringing together leaders from across industries to drive cultural change in the mining sector.
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Managing rockfalls in a mine
The NSW Safety Bulletin has called for engineering controls to be put in place following a rise in mine rockfall injuries.
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Safe to Work September–October: Dust suppression
When it comes to mining, you don’t always find the resource you’re looking for. But what you do get – no matter the ore – is dust. On a mine site, it’s as inevitable as the sunrise.
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Industry reflects on anniversary of ‘Enough is Enough’
The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) reflects on the progress it has made in addressing sexual misconduct and harassment in the mining industry, as well as the journey still ahead.
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What are the safety values of autonomous mining vehicles?
As Rio Tinto reopens the rail line on which one of its driverless trains derailed last week, the injury-free incident has highlighted the potential safety benefits of autonomous mining vehicles.
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Serious conveyor accident caused by poor supervision
Resources Safety and Health Queensland safety bulletin has released findings into an incident which occurred at a coal mine in late 2021, when a worker was seriously injured by a conveyor belt.
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Coal miner stops dozer fire
Resources Safety and Health Queensland has recommended a series of safety checks, following a fire in a faulty component of a mine dozer.
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No injuries as Rio Tinto driverless train derails in the Pilbara
A Rio Tinto autonomous train en route to the Port of Dampier was involved in an incident over the weekend, leading to the derailment of roughly 30 wagons of iron ore.
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Stamping out sexual harassment
Safe To Work sat down with Safetrac to discuss what constitutes sexual harassment – and what companies can do to prevent it in the workplace.
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WorkSafe doubling down on dodgy licence assessors
WorkSafe and the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) Western Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing sharing of information about high risk work licence training.
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