The Western Australian Government has passed a bill in State Parliament that will see the permanent closure of the former asbestos mining town of Wittenoom.
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New WA safety laws an Australian first
The WA Government's new Work Health and Safety laws will improve protections for workers, including those in the mining and resources sector.
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Mandatory vaccines for WA port workers from October
The Western Australian Government will make it mandatory for the state’s port workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they can access and undertake some roles on an 'exposed' vessel.
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Peak mining bodies funding to promote WA work laws
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CMEWA) will receive ongoing funding from the Western Australian Government to support the implementation of the state’s modernised work health and safety laws.
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BHP road and rail funding puts safety first
BHP and the Western Australia Government have launched the first stage of major road and rail works in the Pilbara region to provide better safety to the local community and mining sector.
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WA Government to trial FIFO worker vaccine plan
Fly-in-fly-out workers will soon be able to get their COVID-19 vaccination at Perth Airport following an industry-first partnership between Rio Tinto and the Western Australia Government.
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WA to review BHP’s Pilbara dust levels
The Western Australian Government is reviewing two of BHP’s Pilbara mining licenses following detection of dust with higher levels of PM10.
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WA tightens silica, coal dust exposure standards
The Western Australian Government is set to halve the workplace exposure standards for crystalline silica and coal dust to reduce the risk of mine workers contracting lung diseases.
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WA health safety bill increases employer penalties
The Western Australian Government has passed its Work Health and Safety Bill through the Legislative Council.
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WA, Mitsubishi invest in mental health recovery
The Western Australian Government has launched the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Audit for mining workplaces, while Mitsubishi is supporting a program to improve mental health services in Queensland.
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