Panicking and incorrectly following procedures contributed to a Queensland workplace death. A new coronial inquest is examining circumstances surrounding Gareth Dodunski’s death at the Fairwell...
Author - Richard Szabo
A multinational company revealed its latest eco friendly, battery powered heavy vehicle. Sandvik recently launched what is billed to be the world’s largest capacity electric truck. The TH665B...
A open-cut mine employee was so busy chatting his machinery overturned. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) recently examined how a dozer rolled over at an undisclosed Queensland coal mine...
A mineral producer admitted it should have done more to prevent an employee from being entangled in machinery. A female worker’s right arm should never have been trapped between an unguarded...
A motion inhibiting system can fail and cause uncontrolled heavy vehicle movement, transport officials warned. Authorities recently cracked down on cardan shaft park brakes that do not prevent...
A custom-made motion inhibitor has been recognised in Queensland’s Banana Shire. Anglo American’s workshop wheel chock was recently commended for significantly reducing the risk of...
A multinational mining company was penalised and told to improve due to multiple safety concerns. Newcrest Mining was caught repeatedly failing to adequately mitigate dust at its Cadia mine, 28km...
A beginner required urgent medical treatment after a metal object rebounded and struck him. An inexperienced truck operator became severely injured when an earthing rod fell, bounced and hit him in...
A multinational resources producer reduced the number of workplace incidents through removing potential hazards altogether. Alcoa Australia recently added several safety features to its Willowdale...
A mining services company introduced electric storage technology to its heavy machinery fleet at two operations. Byrnecut Group recently ordered six battery-powered loaders at OZ Minerals’...
