A flying object hit a worker and inflicted a serious injury while he was attempting to free a jammed conveyor chain of a continuous miner in the underground workings of the mine on 5 July 2018. The...
Tag - mine safety importance
Mine safety importance is defined by the way mining operators and mining companies address safety issues. Mine safety importance was recently highlighted by the Vale Brumadinho tragedy where an estimated 300 people lost their lives. Ethical Investors have recently played an increasing role in pressuring companies to address the importance of mine safety.
A father and son suffered serious injuries while working in an underground coal mine on 4 July 2018. Falling coal rib struck two workers in the underground workings of the mine when the strata failed...
ANTHONY White should be in the prime of his life. But instead, the 36-year-old is battling a debilitating and incurable disease which has nearly taken his life. Story as reported in the NT News:...
Prevent employee injury…. More safety while you’re at work…. Two things we are all working towards on worksites across Australia. Don’t Be Liable as an employer or Injured as an...
Like any other working Australian, the importance of time off is huge for mental health rejuvenation. When your job involves long periods away from family and friends, consists of long shifts, lonely...
Mine safety authorities have launched an investigation after a mine worker seriously injured during and attack by a pair of dingoes at a Pilbara mine site.
From haul trucks to excavators, dozers and drilling rigs – mobile machines are a major contributor to noise. Complying with workplace noise requirements can be challenging, especially on a mine site...
The National Transport Commission is undertaking research to examine heavy vehicle driver fatigue. The organisation is looking for more heavy vehicle drivers to take part in a research project, in...
The Executive Director/Chief Inspector leads the technical response for the mine safety compliance and enforcement activities of the Resources Regulator. The role is required to work closely with the...
On the 25 and 26 July, following the 9th National Opal Symposium at Lightning Ridge, the NSW Resources Regulator will be conducting two mine safety information sessions. In addition to focusing on...
