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Hazard identification highlighted after belt incident
Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) has recommended coal mine workers be trained in the standard work instruction for belt retractions/extensions following an incident at an underground coal mine.
January 6, 2022 0 comment
RSHQ urges caution with pick and carry cranes
The RSHQ has made a number of safety recommendations following several concerning incidents involving pick and carry cranes.
December 20, 2021 0 comment
RSHQ issues risk reminder after Curragh incident
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has made a number of safety recommendations following an incident at the Curragh Mine Complex in Queensland.
December 6, 2021 0 comment
Dragline investigation ongoing as Curragh restarts
Coronado Global Resources has halted dragline operations at its Curragh mine complex following an incident with a coal mine worker, but will begin restarting other areas of the mine as investigations continue.
November 29, 2021 0 comment
RSHQ pushes for heat exposure management
RSHQ urges persons with safety and health obligations to ensure exposures to heat are being effectively managed at their coal mine sites.
November 22, 2021 0 comment
RSHQ recommends risk assessment after incident
RSHQ recommends repetitive and routine tasks are the subject of comprehensive risk assessments after a coal mine worker was crushed.
November 15, 2021 0 comment
Incident report review recommended by RSHQ
Resources Safety and Health Queensland is recommending coal mine operators review their incident reporting after a significant decrease in the number of High Potential Incidents (HPIs) reported by Queensland coal mines during the 2020/21 fiscal year.
October 18, 2021 0 comment
Solutions emerge from Gregory Crinum incident
The Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) has provided recommendations to prevent incidents like what recently occurred at Gregory Crinum coal mine from happening again.
September 27, 2021 0 comment
RSHQ urges caution after coal mine worker injured
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has recommended senior site executives ensure all operators are trained and competent in the operation of vehicles after a coal mine worker was injured by a moving vehicle.
July 26, 2021 0 comment
RSHQ flags unmanned vehicle incidents
Resources, Safety and Health Queensland’s (RSHQ) has found that unplanned movement of vehicles accounted for 10 high potential incidents in April.
July 12, 2021 0 comment
Dozer driver in narrow escape from flying basalt
A tyre blow-out at a Queensland open cut coal mine caused a lump of basalt to penetrate the cabin of a nearby dozer, narrowly missing its operator.
June 21, 2021 0 comment
Severe weather causes structural turmoil for coal mines
Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) has found that building structures at multiple Queensland coal mines have collapsed and are unable to withstand wild weather conditions.
June 7, 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