A recent Herald Sun article highlighted the importance of redirecting non-emergency Triple Zero calls so that emergency services can focus on saving lives. Brenniston believes it’s important to share...
Author - Mining Editor
The McGowan Government has given the green light to develop a modernised Work Health and Safety Bill for Western Australia.
Whole body vibration (WBV) is a physical hazard that occurs in mining workers that work with heavy machinery. For many mine workers, the initial effects of WBV are no more than discomfort or fatigue...
Because of the remote locations of most mine sites, it makes it very difficult to drive home after work, and FIFO jobs will have you onsite away from your family and friends for weeks on end. One of...
Rio Tinto has confirmed the death of a man in his early 50s at their Pilbara mine site in Western Australia. The worker died at its Yandicoogina iron ore mine, following a serious incident at the...
Safe Work Australia are currently reviewing exposure standards to ensure they are based on the highest quality evidence and supported by a rigorous, scientific approach.
If you work in, or are about to start work in the coal mining sector, one very important health risk to know about is black lung disease.
The NHVR will introduce a new self-clearing defect notice for heavy vehicle defects that do not pose a safety risk. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the new category of defect notice would be available...
One of the hardest industries to get into with little or no experience in Australia is mining. If you’ve been wondering how to get into the industry with no experience, we’ve got a few pointers for...
With less than a week remaining before nominations close, don’t miss out on nominating the heroes within your organisation who are making a positive difference to your health, safety and...
