New standards released for elevated work platforms
The release of updated technical standards for elevated work platform (EWP) manufacturers and operators has been welcomed by the industry’s peak representative body.
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ICAM showcases incident investigation expertise at safety show
The Workplace Health and Safety Show in Melbourne provided a valuable platform for ICAM Australia to demonstrate the breadth of its training and investigation services across a range of industries.
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Bulldozer collision prompts safety advisory
Mine workers are being reminded to exercise situational awareness when operating mobile equipment following a two vehicle collision at a New South Wales open cut coal mine.
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Inspections planned for Victorian mines and quarries
Resources Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator will visit mines and quarries across the state’s far east as part of an ongoing initiative focusing on operational risk.
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Concerning rise in heavy vehicle rollovers reported
A safety advisory has been issued by the New South Wales regulator to curb the growing trend of heavy vehicle rollovers in the mining industry.
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NSW workers urged to check flood-related hazards
SafeWork NSW is advising people, including mine workers, who’re heading back to flooded sites to exercise caution as they could be exposed to health and safety risks such as contaminated water, broken glass and debris, damaged electricity supplies or asbestos.
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Rethinking lifting on mine sites
How Australian miners can prevent musculoskeletal injuries from lifting practices on-site.
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Why water mightn’t be enough to stay hydrated on mine sites
Body Armour director Toni McQuinn explains why water alone may not be enough to achieve effective hydration for Australian miners.
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Mining drives record WA employment growth
Employment in Western Australia’s mining industry has reached a record high, setting the standard for a “quality job” market according to the state’s Premier.
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Mine operators urged to adopt electric safety practices
Raising concerns around the growing number of electric shock incidents in the mining industry, the NSW Resources Regulator is advising operators to keep on top of safe practices.
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NSW regulator makes recommendations following serious incident
The NSW Resources Regulator has made a number of recommendations for the mining industry after a worker was seriously injured when working on a mobile plant with open guards.
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Submissions open for new mine site safety regulation
NSW Resources is now accepting submissions for its proposed Mine and Petroleum Site Safety (Cost Recovery) Regulation 2025, with the consultation process closing on June 18.
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How mining companies can manage mental health risks
SafeWork SA and ReturnToWorkSA are offering a free training course to South Australian businesses to help them understand how to protect workers from mental health risks.
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High-risk licence now available digitally
Workers operating machinery or undertaking rigging are set to benefit from the New South Wales Government’s new digital measure for high-risk work licence applications.
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Explosives’ safety demonstration a blast for all
More than a dozen different explosives were fired at a Queensland reserve last week as part of a campaign to drive safety and awareness around the dangers they can hold for industries such as mining.
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Near-miss at NSW coal mine prompts safety alert
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert highlighting the hazards of operator distraction following a near-miss between a light vehicle and front-end loader at an open-cut coal mine in the state.
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WA Mining leads the charge on innovation
WA Mining stands as a nation-leading platform for showcasing innovative solutions that are driving the resources sector.
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Keeping mine sites free from mould
The mining guidelines are clear when it comes to exposure standards for respirable hazards such as dust or silica, but limits for mould are a bit more complicated.
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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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New mining and resources coroner delivered in Queensland
The Queensland Government has appointed a new mining and resources coroner in a bid to strengthen a critical service to the sector.
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