A large group of scientists has made an appeal for the WHO and other regulatory bodies to urgently consider the risk of COVID-19 transmission of the disease through microscopic particles in the air...
Tag - Communicable diseases
For mining during these unprecedented times, it is essential to keep the workplace safe, as workers continue to work onsite, across different locations. For this to be a success, it is important...
Efficiently disinfect large areas like mining warehouses, workshops and mess halls. While there’s always been a need to protect large areas from bacteria, viruses and fungi, the COVID-19 outbreak has...
Researchers in the USA have determined the life of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) on surfaces and aerosols including copper, cardboard, stainless steel and plastic. KEY POINTS COVID-19 can remain present...
The AWU and the CFMEU have clarified the position of unions associated with potential mining camp quarantining of workers. The two powerful mining unions believe that the quarantining workers in...
Mining camps have been excluded from mass gathering bans of 100 personnel or more that were introduced today. In an address to the nation, Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison Federal...
Two coal mine workers at Glencore’s Hail Creek are currently in isolation and being tested for Coronavirus. In a statement released this evening, Glencore said its key priority was to protect the...
As the Coronavirus (COVID- 19) hits globally, there are warnings emerging that many global PPE supply chains could be affected by product shortages due to growing demands. KEY TAKEAWAYS Global demand...
An international mining company based in Western Australia has isolated twenty foreign mineworkers as a result of a Novel Coronavirus threat. The Sino Iron Ore mine run by Citic Pacific Mining in the...
Twenty-six FIFO workers have come down with a bout of gastro at a Western Australian mining camp over the last few days sparking fears of poor camp food hygiene, raw sewerage in drains and improper...