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NZ Safety Alert – Operator/Driver distractions

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...

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NSWRR: Serious injury report

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...

NSWRR: Dangerous incident report

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...

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NSWRR: Serious injury report

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...

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NSWRR: Dangerous incident report

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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NSWRR: Dangerous incident report

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...

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FIFO CODE

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

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...

Video: NZ Alert: Chief Executive’s presentations

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...

Serious Accident Alert

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...