Electrical Safety Act enters a new era
The Queensland Government is considering 83 recommendations from a review into the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
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Federal Budget big on mining safety
The Federal Government’s 2023 Budget will tackle one of the most insidious threats to mine workers: silicosis.
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DYNA embraces ESG challenges
DYNA Engineering’s approach to meaningful environmental, social and governance practices is underpinned by its sustainable high-density polyethylene conveyor guards.
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GRT and TotalEnergies Marketing Australia welcome new dust controls
Dust suppression specialists Global Road Technology (GRT) and its Australian distribution partner TotalEnergies Marketing Australia, welcome the commencement this week of the Queensland government’s Code of Practice relating to eliminating or minimising exposure to crystalline silica dust.
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Call to renew practising certificates in NSW
The NSW Resources Regulator recently announced that holders of practising certificates can now renew them up to 6 months before the 5 year expiry date.
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Regulations around the country
Australia’s success in mining is underpinned by low rates of injury and loss of life, due in large part to the efforts of the various state and territory industry regulators and their management of effective regulations.
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Regulations on psychosocial risks adopted for WA mining
New Work Health and Safety regulations for the control of psychosocial risks are now in place, making it illegal not to specifically deal with these risks in workplaces across Western Australia.
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Culture and protocols key to mining blast safety
A recent global safety report indicates a gradual but steady improvement in mine safety and for blasting operations a strong safety culture and clear protocols are critical.
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DMIRS announces finalists in safety awards
The Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has recently announced the 2022 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards finalists, recognising outstanding solutions and innovations to specific workplace health and safety problems.
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Safety recommendations for structural welding
Western Australian mine safety inspectors have identified serious issues, and made several safety recommendations, relating to the performance and management of on-site structural welding.
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Mine safety management system minimises risk
WorkSafe Mines Safety has published the ‘Code of practice: Mine Safety Management Systems’ to help operators establish and implement a mine safety management system (MSMS).
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Mining workforce safety study receives successful tender
WA Mines and Petroleum and Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston has announced the successful tender for a landmark study into workplace and mental health across the state’s mining sector.
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