An electrician has received traumatic arc burns in an electrical incident at a Western Australian mine when current arced between two terminals and...
Electrical incident | Electrician receives traumatic burns
If you’ve been on the study grind for the last three or four years and it’s all about to come to an end, you might be considering where you might...
There are some exciting new releases of safety technology coming to the market in 2019 that come with a promise to improve safety and productivity for the...
Safe Work Australia, the Australian policy body responsible for workplace health and safety, is expected to recommend to state-based regulators that the...
When it comes to mining salaries, many miners are concerned about the future benefits their employers can provide. A recent survey and salary guide has...
In another Franna crane rollover incident, the NSW mining regulator has called on mine and crane operator’s to consider the impact of terrain and load shifts during use of lifting equipment...
Fatigue management for truck drivers is an important element of keeping our roads safe. While the mining industry has largely implemented a range of fatigue management strategies, truck drivers on...
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