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...
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Fatality on surface of underground coal mine at Wongawilli Colliery on 1 June 2017 Overview On 1 June 2017, a worker, aged 48, and contractors were conducting soil sampling and clean-up works around...
Resources Regulator: Airborne contaminants are generated during mining activities and can be a risk to health if not properly managed. Airborne contaminant means a contaminant in the form of a fume...
The Western Australian Government has released a review into the Coal Industry Superannuation Act. The Government will consult with coal mine workers on the report. The Act governs arrangements for...
NSW Resources Regulator – Overview A worker suffered serious leg injuries during a nose-to-tail collision between two rear dump haul trucks. The injured worker was transported to hospital for...
Falling Objects Injure on Average 15 Workers Per Day* It’s the highest cause for worker related fatality. Statistics from SafeWork Australia* confirm that falling objects in the workplace are...
NSW – Resources Regulator Three recent incidents have generated significant concern regarding the implementation and use of safe systems of work associated with accessing and egressing from...
On a mission to make Australian workplaces safer, Creative Director of Brenniston, Pia Abrahams has launched the Brenniston National Workplace Safety Survey. The first statistics to be released...
Rapid developments in the lithium industry have continued into 2018, as lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technologies consumed in a range of end-uses drive demand growth and new operations provide...
In May 2018, a worker received severe head injuries while removing a hose from a 100 tonne pressure vessel. Initial inquiries indicate the worker was bleeding the vessel when he was struck on the...
