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2021 World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Wednesday 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day. The day provides an opportunity to reflect on how to prevent work-related occupational diseases, deaths...

Bis and UGM joint facility

Bis and UGM joint facility in Mackay for local miners

Leading resource logistics provider Bis and specialised maintenance provider, UGM opened the doors on a new purpose-built facility in Mackay which it will share with its underground services...

BHP biofuels trail

BHP’s biofuels trial success

BHP, German shipping company Oldendorff Carriers, and advanced biofuels pioneer GoodFuels, with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), conducted the first marine biofuel trial involving...

Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) laws

NSW seeks comment on proposed amendments to WHS laws

The NSW Resources Regulator is seeking comment from interested stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013 and Regulation (WHS...

Worker seriously injured by ejected object

Worker seriously injured by ejected object

The NSW Resources Regulator has released investigation information regarding a worker who was struck by the pin as it was ejected resulting in a compound fracture to his right lower leg at Lynwood...

BMA automation of haul trucks at Goonyella Riverside mine

Komatsu celebrates 100 years

Komatsu will celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary on May 13, 2021, followed by a series of activities over the next year centred around the company’s commitment to its new brand promise of...

jumbo operator injury

Jumbo operator struck by flyrock

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported that a jumbo operator’s off-sider sustained lacerations to his leg and arm when he was struck by flyrock at an underground metals mine. Rockfall injures jumbo...

A service truck overturned

A service truck overturned at open cut coal mine

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a truck incident that occurred at an open cut coal mine. A service truck overturned when the operator lost control of the vehicle while descending a ramp. The...

Excavator INCIDENT

Excavator rollover incidents

INCIDENT 2 WorkSafe New Zealand has published a safety alert that highlights the serious health and safety risks involved when operating excavators. In the last 18 months, there were five excavator...