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Mining accident tasmania. Workers fear the underground miner may have died in the roof collapse

Police have confirmed that they have grave fears for the underground miner trapped in a mining accident in Tasmania. “It’s probably 11, 12 hours now that the person’s been missing, so the sooner we get back down there, the better,” Tasmania Police...

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Pybar mining services miner trapped in a fall of ground mine accident

Grave fears for miner trapped in Tasmanian Gold mine

Police confirmed that they have grave fears for the miner trapped in a fall of ground ( mine accident) at the Henty Gold mine in Tasmania. “It’s probably 11, 12 hours now that the...

Zero harm may be an unreal response

Zero harm safety – Just say no!

We are still causing too much serious injury illness and death at work and if we keep doing the same thing we will get the same result. In 2012, Dave Whitefield shared his thoughts with us on Zero...

Funeral Notice Donald Rabbitt

Funeral Notice – Donald Rabbitt

Donald Allan Rabbitt late of Goondiwindi, tragically taken too soon on 12th January 2020, aged 33 years at the Curragh Mine. Beloved Partner of Emma-Lee. Much loved Son of Robin and Megan. Loved...

the Queensland Government approach to mine safety

Government approach to mine safety an ‘insult’

The Queensland Shadow Minister for mine safety says that the Queensland Government’s approach to mine safety is an insult to workers in the resources sector after further delays to reports on...

Bootu Creek Slope failure

Video of Bootu Creek slope failure

A video of a Bootu Creek slope failure has emerged online. The video shows a slope failure at the pit that was reportedly prone to issues before the death of a mineworker and Supervisor Craig Butler...

Manager safety and health with the Queensland Resources Council

Resources Council seeking Manager, Safety and Health

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is the peak representative body for the state’s minerals and energy sector and is seeking applications for the position of Manager, Safety and Health. Reporting...

developing safety policy

Safety policy – from compliance to desire-driven

David Provan talks about the challenges of Safety Differently in the context of developing a safety policy. David writes….As a safety professional the concepts of safety differently can be...

cyberthreat 2020 cyber security

2020 Cyber Security Annual Report | Top 10 global risks

“The distinction between the past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion,” as Albert Einstein wrote. That’s certainly been true of the cyber-security landscape over recent years...

Anglo and heart of australia sign three year agreement

Anglo commits to medical services on wheels

Heart of Australia and Anglo American have announced a new, three-year partnership that will see Heart of Australia’s specialist medical services extended to four more Central Queensland...

Lightning strikes and lightning safety at mines

Crane operator struck by lightning

A crane operator has been struck by lightning at work near the Brisbane port in the early hours of this morning. The incident has demonstrated the risks of operation of equipment in lightning storms...