www.minex.org.nz Operator/Driver distractions We have received a number of loss of control of vehicle incidents where loss of concentration or distraction are listed as contributing factors. NZTA...
Category - Incident Prevention/Mitigation
Serious injury | SinNot 2018/01290 Summary: A haul truck driver was admitted to hospital with neck pain after the truck was loaded. The incident was not immediately reported. Recommendations...
Dangerous incident | SinNot 2018/01295 Summary: A light vehicle rolled onto its roof while travelling on the surface of an underground coal mine. The driver had previously stopped the vehicle...
Serious injury | SinNot 2018/01297 Summary: A worker suffered lacerations, bruising and an injured jaw when he was hit by falling grout tubes. Three workers were installing tubes into a cavity in the...
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...
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...
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...
Presentations given by NZ Chief Executive Nicole Rosie, talking about health and safety at various events around the country. Source: Minex Safeguard Conference presentation 30 May 2018 Worksafe NZ...
Overview On 1 June 2017, a worker, aged 48, and contractors were conducting soil sampling and clean-up works around the Wongawilli No.1 ventilation shaft as part of the rehabilitation of the disused...
Surface – Gold – On 6/19/2018, a miner was seriously injured while making repairs on a rotating screen plant. A chain used to lift a thrust bearing failed and struck the miner in the head. The...