Safe Work Australia has published amendments to model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations with the aim of strengthening protections for workers at risk of exposure to silica dust across all industries.
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A spate of rope and sling issues has drawn the attention of the New South Wales Resources Regulator, which is calling for workers remove themselves from the line of fire.
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Thanks to a new deal, automation and positioning specialist Aptella is set to supply and support advanced collision avoidance solutions throughout Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
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The New South Wales Resources Regulator has received 50 reports of hand and finger injuries in the last two years. Safe to Work investigates how operators can help its workers remain injury-free.
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Hexagon’s thorough approach to safety is keeping mining personnel and assets protected from collisions with vehicles, pedestrians and objects.Read More
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A worker at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales has suffered a fractured tibia and fibula after a poly pipe slipped, prompting regulator calls for clearer procedure.
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