Working from heights remains the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in Australian workplaces, according to Safe Work Australia data.
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Sweeping Dust-A-Side from pit to port
The mining industry is working hard to meet ever tightening standards on dust suppression, which can be a problem across mine sites from processing plants to haul roads. Dust-A-Side discusses its range of dust suppression solutions for all areas of the mine site.
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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.
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NSW applies exemption to new silica exposure standard
Several New South Wales mines and petroleum sites are ruled out of the new respirable crystalline silica exposure standard due to a class exemption by Safe Work.
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Lightweight cleaner pole enhances conveyor safety
Flexco’s conveyor experts have developed a universal lightweight cleaner pole that is delivering much-needed relief for maintenance workers at mine operations.
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Safe Work to halve exposure limits for respirable dust
Safe Work Australia is expected to recommend that the regulated occupational exposure limits for respirable dust be slashed.
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Companies urged to conduct electricity safety tests
There is a perception among some companies that electrical system tests are unnecessary, disruptive and costly.
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The danger of dropped objects at mine sites
The risk of dropped objects is very real at mine sites. Safe to Work examines how Dropsafe is dedicated to putting a stop to drops.
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National Transport Commission launches review to reduce driver fatigue
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is working with the Cooperative Research Centre for Alertness, Safety and Productivity (Alertness CRC) to better understand driver fatigue and ways to measure it.
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