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WorkCover to give better support to injured workers
The Victorian Government has implemented significant changes to the WorkCover scheme to give workers injured on the job more support.
March 25, 2022 0 comment
IGO records 22 per cent injury decrease in past year
IGO reported a 13.2 total reportable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) for the 2021 financial year, down from 16.9 the year before.
September 3, 2021 0 comment
Tasmanian mining report shows 31% injury decrease
There has been a 31 per cent reduction in injuries at Tasmanian mine sites across the last 10 years, according to the just-released 2020 Tasmania Industry Overview: Work Health and Safety Performance report. It comes as Tasmania as a whole experienced a 21 per cent reduction in workplace injuries across the same time span. The … Continue reading Tasmanian mining report shows 31% injury decrease
August 19, 2021 0 comment
Anglo American drives up sustainability integration
Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani is confident the company is introducing technology and data analytics as part of its FutureSmart Mining program that make mining practices more sustainable.
May 3, 2021 0 comment
NSW probes rise in serious injuries
The New South Wales mining sector has experienced a steady increase in serious injuries, mostly at underground mines.
April 23, 2021 0 comment
Evolution reaches Mt Rawdon safety milestone
Evolution Mining has hit 14 months injury free at the Mt Rawdon open pit gold operation in Queensland as the mine recognised 20 years of continuous operations in February.
April 23, 2021 0 comment
Glencore to relaunch fatality initiative following missed target
Glencore chief executive officer Ivan Glasenberg has committed to resuming the company’s SafeWork program with a revised strategy in 2021.
April 19, 2021 0 comment
Iron ore mines the safest in WA
Western Australia’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulations and Safety (DMIRS) has identified iron ore as the commodity associated with the lowest number of injuries per million hours worked.
March 29, 2021 0 comment
Non-compliant refrigerant leads to truck explosion
A cabin explosion has occurred as a mine worker was driving a truck in an underground mine in Queensland.
January 18, 2021 0 comment
Fenner Dunlop takes safety procedures full circle
Fenner Dunlop’s highest priority has always been safety due to its workers’ exposure to hazardous equipment and work environments. The company discusses its focus on people to ensure safe operations.
November 23, 2020 0 comment
An eye for (the safety of) eyes in mining
Personal Protective Equipment has been designed with the primary focus to reduce injuries. Safe to Work speaks with Australian experts about the evolution and importance of PPE in mine sites.
November 16, 2020 0 comment
NSW Resources Regulator releases mine safety performance report
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has reported an increase in mine related injuries and deaths in its mine safety performance report for 2018-19.
September 4, 2020 0 comment
Causes of Bengalla accident revealed by NSW regulator
A fatal accident involving a tyre fitter at the Bengalla coal mine in New South Wales in late 2018 has highlighted the importance of conducting a risk assessment on wash bays.
June 22, 2020 0 comment
QLD parliament passes 20-year jail terms for manslaughter
Mining executives will face harsher punishments for the deaths of their employees after Queensland parliament passed.
May 22, 2020 0 comment
Companies urged to curb influx in workplace injury
The Australian High Pressure Water Jetting Association (AUSJET) has urged industries to provide adequate training surrounding high-pressure cleaning equipment following a spike in work injuries.
March 16, 2020 0 comment
Miners sound the alarm at Victorian rescue competition
Anyone passing Yallourn mine in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley during October may have thought there were a number of serious incidents occurring with all of the chaos going on. Salomae Haselgrove explains what was really happening.
January 28, 2020 0 comment
Reasonable adjustments at work: When and what to consider
Employers have an obligation to make any reasonable adjustments necessary to help a worker perform their role safely and effectively.
November 11, 2019 0 comment
Thyssenkrupp services exceeds 1000 injury free days
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions Australia has reached a significant milestone in its journey to safety excellence, with its services department achieving over 1000 lost time incident (LTI) free days.
October 15, 2019 0 comment
Early intervention: An on-site healthcare provider’s perspective
Early Intervention is something that onsite healthcare providers refer to quite often. However, the meaning behind these two simple words is often a point of contention when it comes to implementing a proactive injury prevention strategy in the workplace.
October 1, 2019 0 comment
Safe Work Australia releases return to work strategy
Safe Work Australia has launched the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030, which sets an ambitious agenda to minimise the impact of work-related injury and illness, and optimise workers’ recovery and capacity to work.
September 30, 2019 0 comment