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Electrician injured in underground mine

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported an electrician got injured in underground metals mine. Electricians working underground were installing a high tension cable from an integrated tool carrier...

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Fire in Crusher House

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported fire occurred in the crusher house in an open cut mine. A control room operator saw fire through the closed-circuit television (CCTV) system in a crusher...

Tough times don’t last. Resilient people do.

AMSJ spoke with award winning author and resilience expert Heidi Dening about the importance of resilience as we face COVID-19. PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 Please tell us a little about yourself and...

Workers’ Compensation & COVID-19

Can I get COMPO for COVID-19? PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 Many workers, particularly those in medical professions are concerned around the worker’s compensation issues of catching COVID-19 at work...

Health & safety in mines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Grahame Kelly from one of Australia’s largest mining unions has highlighted that miners must not compromise safety standards during COVID-19. PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 The CFMEU Mining and Energy...

Energy drinks & their effect on worker health

Energy drinks can be detrimental to worker health and well being PUBLISHED / AMSJ AUTUMN 2020 How do energy drinks impact your business?Workers who consume energy drinks are at risk of health impacts...

Certificates of Competence processing and exam scheduling delays

Grosvenor inquiry findings delayed

The Board of Inquiry findings into the Grosvenor mine accident have been delayed until 2021 due to legal considerations. In a statement released today by the Queensland Board of Inquiry, Board...