Coal mine collision highlights parking procedure risks
Mine workers are being reminded to use designated vehicle parking areas after a bulldozer collided with a ute during a driver changeover at a Queensland coal mine.
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Vehicle rollover puts road maintenance back in focus
Deteriorating road conditions are once again on the NSW Resources Regulator’s agenda following a light vehicle rollover on a mine site access road, weeks after the regulator highlighted the importance of haul road compliance in the wake of a collision incident.
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Regulator steers operators towards haul road compliance following collision
After deteriorating road conditions contributed to a collision between two haul trucks at a New South Wales open-cut coal mine, the state’s safety watchdog is urging mines to review haul road design and maintenance standards.
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Serious forklift rollover under investigation
Queensland’s resources safety body has issued a series of recommendations for mining and quarry operations following a fatal forklift rollover on a ramp.
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Focus on operator awareness following safety events
A momentary lapse in awareness has led to high-risk mobile plant incidents across two New South Wales mine sites, with the state regulator reinforcing the importance of operator vigilance.
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Mine truck drivers under safety microscope following incident
After a compliance failure led to a loaded haul truck rolling over, miners are being called on to ensure site procedures are strictly adhered to when operating equipment in open-cut mines.
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Vehicle incidents trigger fresh mine safety alerts
Two vehicle incidents at separate surface mine sites in New South Wales have put the spotlight back on traffic management and hazard control.
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Regulator zeroes in on mobile plant controls after near miss
Following a near-collision on a surface coal mine haul road, the NSW Resources Regulator is highlighting the importance of speed management and situational awareness when interacting with mobile equipment.
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Operators urged to stay on top of equipment hazards following incident
Mine operators are being advised to manage hazards on their sites appropriately, after a contract maintenance worker was seriously injured by a hydraulic hammer detaching from an excavator and falling onto him.
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Lifesaving funding boost for mine export hub
Safety messages on the risk of being in the sun has been given a financial boost ahead of peak summer season thanks to the Port of Newcastle’s community grants, giving recipients a share of $100,000.
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NSW mine inspections planned under safety blitz
Underground and surface mining operations throughout New South Wales will be put under the microscope in the coming weeks as the state’s resources regulator kicks off its annual safety blitz.
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How do NSW mines stack up on safety?
An overview of the New South Wales mining industry’s health and safety performance throughout the 2023-24 financial year has been released.
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Investigating the collision that caused a haul truck blow out
A collision at a New South Wales open cut coal mine has been investigated by the state’s safety watchdog, with important lessons on offer for the broader industry.
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The future of mining heads west
Perth’s largest mining event is preparing for another year of impact and innovation with tickets now on sale.
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BHP joins regulator in haul truck collision investigation
A full investigation has commenced into a haul truck-excavator collision at BHP’s Mt Arthur coal mine in New South Wales.
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Wet conditions to blame for haul truck collision
A scraper at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales skidded more than 50m before colliding with a haul truck in a recent incident that has drawn the attention of the state’s safety watchdog.
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Loader trapped under coal stockpile a cautionary tale
A loader that became trapped under a collapsed coal stockpile last week has served as a reminder to industry of the need for caution when working around stockpiles.
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The Trade Shade: Simplifying sun safety
The Trade Shade is an Australian-designed solution helping to keep miners safe from the sun.
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How Perenti is putting safety first across its operations
Mining services giant Perenti has spent the first half of the 2024–25 financial year (H1 FY25) implementing a range of safety initiatives.
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