THE Australian Council of Trade Unions has called on the government to strengthen national Occupational Health and Safety laws and make directors personally liable for workplace injuries and death...
Category - MANAGING MINING RISKS
The Mount Lyell mine disaster of 1912 was a great personal tragedy, however, the aftermath also proved a great travesty of justice, writes T.R. Mackay. The tragedy unfolded around 11.15am on 12...
QUEENSLANDERS will be better protected in the event of a chemical or biosecurity incident as the Queensland Government continues the roll out of state-of-the-art decontamination units across the...
WORMALD has signed a national supply agreement with Komatsu to provide Fire Suppression System Kits for mobile equipment. An industry first, the partnership will see vehicle fire suppression systems...
WORKERS who have lost their lives will be remembered today, for World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day. Today is a day to focus on taking actions which can prevent future...
Jeffrey Ling explains how electronic inspection and safety compliance management is transforming the mining industry. Safety management in any industry can quickly lead to stacks of paperwork...
Do you have a safety story to tell? WorkCover NSW wants to hear it. Nominations are now being sought for the annual WorkCover NSW SafeWork Awards, recognising businesses and individuals that have...
Not all whiplash injuries are created equal, according to a new study conducted in the U.S. based on research conducted in Australia. Researchers from Northwestern University wanted to know why some...
Resources Safety in Western Australia is inviting industry personnel to provide feedback on draft guidelines designed to assist those involved in managing, maintaining, and/or operating earth-moving...
A free webinar on return to work coordination will be conducted by the Queensland Workers Compensation Regulator in April. Anita Johnston, VAC Group Human Resources Manager and 2014 Return to Work...
Falsified High Risk Work licences have been discovered in South Australia by that state’s peak safe work body. According to WorkSafe SA, a number of High Risk Work Licences have been copied...
Queensland and the Northern Territory have recorded their hottest March days on record in area-averaged terms according to the Bureau of Meteorology. According to a Special Climate Statement issued...