According to recent reports, another Queensland coal miner has been diagnosed with emphysema and chronic bronchitis, a result of breathing excessive coal dust at work. The miner was employed at the Anglo American mine. The Construction Forestry...
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The federal regulator has knocked back plans for a new well at Montara, the site of one of Australia’s worst oil disasters, after deciding the project’s environmental preparations were not up to...
Are you an Australian mining worker? Or do you know someone who is? Research at Central Queensland University is interested in Australian mining workers aged 18 years or over who are currently fly-in...
A successful heavy vehicle trial on Eton Range over the weekend has resulted in good news for local heavy vehicle operators. A trial was undertaken by Transport and Main Roads and NQ Group Heavy...
Recent figures from Safe Work Australia show 76 Australian workers have been killed at work so far this year. The Transport, postal & warehousing workplaces have once again emerged as the most...
The Australian Conservation Foundation is alarmed by reports that the Finkel review will recommend a so-called ‘Clean Energy Target’ (CET) that would allow for gas or even coal-fired power stations...
National Burns Awareness Month– 1-30 June 2017 Brenniston continues on its quest to make Australia safer throughout National Burns Awareness Month, by equipping Australians with First Aid supplies...
Contractors and Smaller Companies often find Health and Safety requirements challenging. The requirements outlined in Tenders can be overwhelming. The Deputy Chairman of the Safety Institute of...
No matter your age or perceived ability, there are certain exercises that have incredible benefits for every body. These functional strength exercises mimic movements in our daily lives and help...
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham today welcomed the Parliamentary Select Committee report into coal workers’ pneumoconiosis. “The Palaszczuk Government takes the health and...
Queensland’s coal mine workers will be assessed by specially registered medical professionals by the end of this year in the latest black lung disease reforms. Minister for Natural Resources and...
New laws will enable Queensland’s building regulator to take action where there is a threat to the safety of workers on building sites. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said the...
Landholders and resources companies will have an independent umpire to help resolve disputes over their negotiated agreements under legislation introduced into State Parliament yesterday. Minister...
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