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New standard released for COVID-19 work protocols
Mining companies will start 2021 under a new International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standard, ISO/PAS (publicly available specification) 45005, to ensure safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 8, 2021 0 comment
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
IGO lifts safety focus following Nova accident
IGO has decreased its total recordable injury frequency following a fatality at its Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine in Western Australia last year.
November 20, 2020 0 comment
Pilbara Ports Authority tightens COVID-19 security
The Pilbara Ports Authority has alerted that all vessels calling at the Port of Dampier, Western Australia will only be considered for berthing after completing a 14-day quarantine period since last departing an international port.
November 12, 2020 0 comment
Self-quarantine unneeded for ‘very low risk’ WA travellers
Western Australia has introduced a controlled interstate border regime as it opens up the state to Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
November 2, 2020 0 comment
MinRes on path to reduce diesel reliance
Mineral Resources (MinRes) is assessing its climate-related risks and opportunities due to the growing expectations of its investors.
October 22, 2020 0 comment
ICMM releases guidance for COVID-19 recovery
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has developed a framework to help mining companies grow their resilience after COVID-19 eases.
October 15, 2020 0 comment
Mount Gibson tightens Koolan Island travel safety
Mount Gibson Iron has commissioned a $20 million airstrip that is expected to bring safety benefits to the Koolan Island iron ore operation in Western Australia.
October 12, 2020 0 comment
Mideco fends off secondary dust exposure, COVID-19
Dust control engineering specialist Mideco combats two central problems for mine operators – dust exposure and body temperature spikes – with a single solution: Bat Booth 2.0.
September 21, 2020 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
Newcrest credits BARS program for enhanced aircraft safety
Newcrest Mining has improved its aviation risk management thanks to the basic aviation risk standard (BARS) program by Flight Safety Foundation.
September 14, 2020 0 comment
A solution to COVID-19’s mental health ramifications
The Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) provides an accessible solution to mental health burdens that is different to what the market already offers. Safe to Work writes.
August 26, 2020 0 comment
Gold Fields doubles down on safety efforts to prevent fatalities and serious injuries
Gold Fields has reflected on its performance in the first six months of 2020, which was overshadowed by a number of COVID-19 cases that impacted its international workforce.
August 21, 2020 0 comment
Newcrest faces ‘no impact to operations’ as COVID-19 infects Lihir worker
A Newcrest Mining worker has tested positive to COVID-19 at the Lihir gold operation in Papua New Guinea.
August 10, 2020 0 comment
Pandemic sways mining concerns
Australian miners have revealed climate change and natural disasters as two of their key concerns in KPMG’s latest mining risk report.
August 3, 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
BHP mine accused of breaching human rights
A BHP-owned Colombian coal mine has faced allegations for violating the human rights of the Provincial Wayuu community during COVID-19.
June 22, 2020 0 comment