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QLD FIFO work on hold under new restrictions
Non-essential fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) travel in Queensland’s resources sector will be limited until January 22 despite a 72-hour lockdown being lifted in Greater Brisbane.
January 7, 2021 0 comment
QLD coal miner health checkups could face delays
Mandatory health assessments for Queensland’s coal miners may experience interruptions due to COVID-19.
September 14, 2020 0 comment
COVID-19 emerges as National Safe Work Month focus
Safe Work Australia has announced COVID-19 as the theme of its National Safe Work Month campaign in October.
August 3, 2020 0 comment
Mining keeps Australia afloat amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the entire globe, changing the way people work and live, including the mining industry. Safe to Work investigates how the mining industry has supported the Australian economy during a time of crisis.
July 24, 2020 0 comment
Health policies major factor in employer attractiveness: FlexCareers
Employee hygiene, physical and mental health and overall wellness are set to escalate in importance following the coronavirus pandemic.
July 20, 2020 0 comment
Glencore assists in fast-tracking COVID-19 vaccine
Glencore has helped slash the timeframe to a COVID-19 vaccine by providing $725,000 to the University of Queensland for clinical trials.
July 20, 2020 0 comment
NSW mines undertake COVID-19 emergency exercises
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has completed a virtual emergency response exercise with mines from the Cobar and Nyngan areas.
June 19, 2020 0 comment
COVID-19: New disinfectants for the ‘new normal’
Even before the advent of COVID-19, there were always products available for disinfecting of commercial, industrial and other premises.
June 16, 2020 0 comment
Nine steps for safe return to work
An Australian anti-viral cleaning company has received over 1500 inquiries on its services since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
June 15, 2020 0 comment
BHP safeguards Indigenous communities during COVID-19
BHP has stressed that the vigilant protection of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander communities from COVID-19 should continue as restrictions begin to ease in Australia.
June 1, 2020 0 comment
Australian company to help miners stay at work with iTWOsafe
There is no doubt the mining industry will have to adopt different practices to not only manage the current requirements of social distancing, but to also manage any future global pandemics.
May 27, 2020 0 comment
BHP operations shine through coronavirus shock: Mike Henry
BHP chief executive Mike Henry believes the company has performed at its best at some operations under COVID-19 conditions.
May 15, 2020 0 comment
A2K Technologies leads the tech world in helping manufacturers maintain smart distancing
The manufacturing industry will need to adapt and implement different working practices to manage the current restrictions of social distancing.
May 13, 2020 0 comment
Rio Tinto, RFDS to soar above Queensland during COVID-19
Rio Tinto has partnered with Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Queensland to improve emergency and remotely delivered health care services across the region.
May 11, 2020 0 comment
AMMA to equip employers with mental health assistance
Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA has launched an online program for psychological health and safety across resources workplaces.
May 11, 2020 0 comment
Newmont to ramp up operations ‘in a timely manner’
Newmont has minimised staffing levels at its operations significantly, stating that the health and safety of its people and host communities is “paramount” to the company.
May 7, 2020 0 comment
Mining companies pitch in to beat virus challenges
Mining companies such as Glencore and BHP have ramped up their efforts to prevent and treat coronavirus in Australia.
May 1, 2020 0 comment
Bat Booth 2.0 reduces on-site virus transmission risk in heavy industry
Bat Booth 2.0 uses temperature checks to help protect workers from viral infections and heat stress, while reducing the risk of dust diseases such as coal workers pneumoconiosis, silicosis and farmer’s lung.
April 21, 2020 0 comment
Resources sector launches national COVID-19 campaign
Resources sector councils have joined forces to deliver a national television and digital campaign to spread the sector’s coronavirus safety protocols.
April 20, 2020 0 comment
Laboratory error cited for BMA employee’s false diagnosis
A BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) employee at the Blackwater coal mine in Queensland has been cleared of his coronavirus diagnosis.
April 20, 2020 0 comment