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As the warmer weather attracts more prospectors to gold-rich regions, the Western Australian Government is warning would...
06/01/2025

As the warmer weather attracts more prospectors to gold-rich regions, the Western Australian Government is warning would-be miners to put safety first.

As the warmer weather attracts more prospectors to gold-rich regions, the Western Australian Government is warning would-be miners to put safety first.

The miner was struck while flitting a multi-bolter out of the production district.
06/01/2025

The miner was struck while flitting a multi-bolter out of the production district.

A miner at an underground coal mine in New South Wales has been hit by a cable to the head and neck while flitting a multi-bolter out of the production district.

Safe to Work sat down with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to discuss what can be done to protect wo...
06/01/2025

Safe to Work sat down with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to discuss what can be done to protect workers against the threat of silica exposure.

Safe to Work sat down with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists to discuss what can be done to protect workers against the threat of silica exposure.

The Australian Working at Height Association wants to see the increasing rates of height-related injuries and fatalities...
20/12/2024

The Australian Working at Height Association wants to see the increasing rates of height-related injuries and fatalities slashed.

The Australian Working at Height Association wants to see the increasing rates of height-related injuries and fatalities slashed.

High-risk practices were particularly under SafeWork SA's eye, with 317 notices issued around respirable crystalline sil...
19/12/2024

High-risk practices were particularly under SafeWork SA's eye, with 317 notices issued around respirable crystalline silica.

South Australia’s primary work health and safety (WHS) body, SafeWork SA, has ramped up compliance notices at the state’s workplaces.

It has been over a decade since a legal precedent was set in Australia for workers’ compensation based on the link betwe...
18/12/2024

It has been over a decade since a legal precedent was set in Australia for workers’ compensation based on the link between welding fume and cancer.

It has been over a decade since a legal precedent was set in Australia for workers’ compensation based on the link between welding fume and cancer.

Here’s what Safe to Work learned from a deep dive into how Torqn is reshaping the way mining and construction approach s...
18/12/2024

Here’s what Safe to Work learned from a deep dive into how Torqn is reshaping the way mining and construction approach safety – and why it might just be the wake-up call this industry needs.

When you think about safety in mining and construction, what comes to mind? Hard hats? High-vis vests? Toolbox talks? It’s all important, sure – but is it enough? Or are we just scratching the surface of what a real safety culture could look like?

Fatigue can significantly impair a worker’s ability to perform tasks safely, leading to costly mistakes, incidents and i...
17/12/2024

Fatigue can significantly impair a worker’s ability to perform tasks safely, leading to costly mistakes, incidents and injuries.

Fatigue can significantly impair a worker’s ability to perform tasks safely, leading to costly mistakes, incidents and injuries.

Safety Mate's Navigator X eyewear range is keeping workers protected without compromising comfort or style. ...
17/12/2024

Safety Mate's Navigator X eyewear range is keeping workers protected without compromising comfort or style.

The Navigator X eyewear range is keeping workers protected without compromising comfort or style.

The spend is in response to a near-miss at its Maules Creek coal mine in NSW.“Protecting the safety of our people and wo...
17/12/2024

The spend is in response to a near-miss at its Maules Creek coal mine in NSW.

“Protecting the safety of our people and workplaces, and the communities around us, is our first priority,” the miner said.

Whitehaven Coal will spend a total $1.2 million on projects that aim to prevent injury and fatality at its Maules Creek coal mine in New South Wales.

Spider bites and sleepless nights; Safe to Work takes a look at the 'unusual' circumstances that led to a BHP iron ore t...
17/12/2024

Spider bites and sleepless nights; Safe to Work takes a look at the 'unusual' circumstances that led to a BHP iron ore train crash and what the major is doing to protect its FIFO workers.

Safe to Work examines the “unusual” circumstances, including multiple spider bites, that led to a multi-train collision at BHP’s Finucane Island site at Port Hedland, Western Australia.

Underground coal miners must be especially vigilant to ensure the risk of fire is minimised, with the fire that burned a...
16/12/2024

Underground coal miners must be especially vigilant to ensure the risk of fire is minimised, with the fire that burned at Anglo American's Grosvenor mine for much of July this year serving as a critical cautionary tale.

A fire at an underground coal mine in New South Wales last week has drawn regulator attention to the condition of conveyor rollers across the state.

Collaboration with its clients has seen Tradesales relocatable site solutions be used on major mine sites across Austral...
16/12/2024

Collaboration with its clients has seen Tradesales relocatable site solutions be used on major mine sites across Australia for years.

Collaboration with its clients has seen Tradesales relocatable site solutions be used on major mine sites across Australia for years.

Muster Fire International is on a mission to introduce innovation into the fire suppression market with its Fire Suppres...
16/12/2024

Muster Fire International is on a mission to introduce innovation into the fire suppression market with its Fire Suppression Systems.

Muster Fire International is on a mission to introduce innovation into the fire suppression market with its Fire Suppression Systems.

In mining environments, specific risks include poor equipment design and hazardous work conditions like uneven surfaces....
13/12/2024

In mining environments, specific risks include poor equipment design and hazardous work conditions like uneven surfaces.

Under Work Health and Safety laws, employers are required to manage risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) resulting from hazardous manual tasks.

Protection and durability are a given when it comes to Safety Mate gloves. What sets the NXG range apart is its industry...
13/12/2024

Protection and durability are a given when it comes to Safety Mate gloves. What sets the NXG range apart is its industry-first sustainability edge.

It’s never been so easy for the Australian mining industry to make the switch to greener practices thanks to Safety Mate’s sustainably produced gloves.

Mining was among a range of industries recently audited for noise management compliance, with the findings resulting in ...
12/12/2024

Mining was among a range of industries recently audited for noise management compliance, with the findings resulting in a key message from SafeWork SA.

A campaign to raise awareness about noise-related risks in the workplace has ended following audits at 80 South Australian businesses.

The words ‘legacy’ and ‘mining’ go hand in hand, and with Asia-Pacific's International Mining Exhibition making the sign...
12/12/2024

The words ‘legacy’ and ‘mining’ go hand in hand, and with Asia-Pacific's International Mining Exhibition making the significant decision to relocate to Adelaide in 2025, industry leaders are getting in quick to secure their place in history.

The 2025 Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is shaping up to be a hub of activity for the biggest names in mining.

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