Dangerous incident | SinNot 2018/01303 Summary: A supervisor was sprayed with hydraulic oil from a load haul dump manifold block and transported to hospital where he was cleared of injury. The...
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Dangerous incident | SinNot 2018/01312 Summary: An underground coal mine operator identified indicators of spontaneous combustion in the goaf of a longwall panel. The mine has recently...
An updated draft code of practice to help promote and maintain the mental health of FIFO workers in Western Australia has been released and residents of the state are being asked for the opinions...
It’s no surprise that many people are interested in joining the mining community and taking up a mining lifestyle. Salaries are as much as 60% larger than other industries, but there are a few things...
With FIFO culture comes a range of health issues. FIFO workers work long shifts and experience isolation as they work away from their families and friends.
These days, no industry is easy to get into, especially if you don’t have the necessary qualifications or experience. When you focus on finding jobs in mining you will need to be patient and...
RCT believes in pushing the boundaries of the traditional ways of doing things and as a result, it has remained cutting edge since its establishment in the 1970s. In recent times the mining industry...
A reported case of mixed dust pneumoconiosis and complicated mass fibrosis in a NSW coal mine worker
Update to hazardous chemical classification guide Safe Work Australia has updated the national guide to classifying hazardous chemicals, providing clear, simple and practical information to help...
Why is the subject of dust important? Long-term exposure to high concentrations of dust generated by mining and quarrying activities can cause disabling lung diseases such as silicosis (caused by...
