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Damaged roads in Western Australia cost BHP a $50K fine

Flood damaged road costs BHP $50K fine

A flood-damaged road in the Pilbara has cost BHP a $50K fine after a road train driver sustained back injuries in 2016. The fine resulted from the lack of warning for road users regarding the...

Tips for selecting quality mining watches or underground mining watches

Miner’s watches

Looking for a miner’s watch that can safely handle the rigours of surface or underground mining? There are some key design characteristics that you should consider. We’ve assembled some...

Safe to Work Safe Work Australia Return to Work Strategy

Safe Work Australia launches Return to Work Strategy

Safe Work Australia has launched it’s latest return to work strategy to improve outcomes for workers returning to work. Safe Work Australia says that the economic consequences of being out of...

illegal gold mine in Chad Tibesti region has 30 feared dead

30 feared dead in Chad illegal gold mine

The collapse of an illegal gold mine in Chad has potentially killed thirty illegal miners. BBC reported that the mine is located in the Tibesti region known as the ‘wild west’ of Africa...

Scania AXL fully autonomous mining truck

Scania introduces a fully autonomous mining truck

Scania has launched its latest fully autonomous mining truck that’s designed to improve safety and productivity on mining and quarrying sites. It’s meaner, greener and leaner than...

The NSW resources regulator will blitz dust levels at mines across the state

Resources regulator to blitz mines for dust control

The NSW Resources Regulator is preparing a major blitz on quarries across the state to minimise the effects of dust exposures. Resources Regulator Chief Inspector of Mines Garvin Burns said quarries...

Nivek Industries Lifting Arm has been noiminated for a Prospect Award

Lifting arm nominated for a safety award

A new lifting arm fitted to Nivek Industries belly plate jack called TED has been nominated for a safety award at this year’s Prospect Awards. The lifting arm with a Safe Working Load of 40 kg...

A new book helping children understand FIFO lifestyles has been written by a FIFO Worker

A new book to help FIFO kids understand

A new illustrated children’s book has been released by a second-generation FIFO worker. The book aims to help kids understand the challenges that dads and mums face with FIFO life. Michael...

putting your life in safety critical software

Putting your life in a software programmer’s hands

While many of us think little about the impacts on our own safety, it is clear that the emergence of software safety issues in critical safety systems continues to evolve. Taylor Armerding, Security...

Mine safety audites in queensland have been falling behind

Mine safety audits failing in Queensland

Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Dale Last, believes the current system of mine safety audits for coal mines needs to a “full overhaul” in the wake of figures released today. In...