At least three mining operations are prepared to train, pay and accommodate Queenslanders who want to work in the industry. Dyno Nobel is offering an $82,000 annual salary plus super and overtime to...
Category - Health & Safety
Air pollution is once again back on the national agenda following recent news about Gladstone, in central Queensland experiencing the worst air quality in the state this year. For mining and...
Australia’s workplace relations tribunal will let a multinational resources company terminate employees based on individual medical decisions. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) rejected the latest...
Protection against explosive and toxic gases is an absolute necessity for safe operations in the mining industry. Naturally occurring gases remain a principle airborne hazard and continue to place...
The implementation of an appropriate and effective drug testing policy and procedure can sometimes be controversial. Currently, the debate about oral-fluid testing versus urine testing is a hot topic...
A multinational resources company claimed industry advocates tried to undermine its reputation for leverage purposes. Bravus Mining and Resources accused the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining...
Two resources workers were physically confined after discovered to be infected. South32 confirmed two workers tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Groote Eylandt Mine, about 640km west of...
Fewer mine workers died on the job nation according to a federally funded national policy agency. The total number of workplace fatalities across the resources sector fell 28.6 per cent to five...
Mine employees had no choice but to physically separate themselves from colleagues due to a growing number of infections at one coal operation. At least 17 workers have tested positive to coronavirus...
An exploration and water boring company will pay after a team member died from a serious injury more than two years ago. Orbit Drilling recently pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a...
Remote mine employees are more likely to experience daytime distress and poor work performance, researchers found. One of the world’s largest industry studies revealed fly-in fly-out (FIFO)...
An anti-coal protestor was penalised for suspending himself from bulk-handling equipment in North Queensland. Bowen Magistrates Court released Paul Jukes on an 18-month, $1000 good behaviour bond...
