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Category - Health & Safety
This August, Safe Work Australia are calling on you to make your health, and the health of your co-workers, a priority. This month is Tradies Health Month and they’re raising awareness of the common...
Jeebropilly Mine’s prioritised focus of its workforce’s health and safety is paying dividends with the mine site’s efforts being recognised by the State Government. Jeebropilly Mine has been named...
NHVR unveils user-friendly heavy vehicle chart
The NHVR has released a new chart showing 39 common heavy vehicle combinations, with details about weight limits, length and vehicle classes.
Dust monitoring results from Queensland’s underground coal mines are now available online for the first time. Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham said the results – at...
Cape Upstart oil spill charges welcomed Ports Minister Mark Bailey says legal proceedings against two parties allegedly responsible for the Cape Upstart oil spill nearly two years ago sends a strong...
Queensland’s coal mine workers will be assessed by specially registered medical professionals by the end of this year in the latest black lung disease reforms. Minister for Natural Resources and...
New laws will enable Queensland’s building regulator to take action where there is a threat to the safety of workers on building sites. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said the...
New offence to be created to target deadly workplace practices The Queensland Government will introduce the new offence of “negligence causing death” following an interim...
BHP Billiton’s workers are back on the clock following closure as a result of Cyclone Debbie cutting power, access and logistics. The mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin are back in operation with all...
A Queensland mine worker has died after falling at an interstate iron ore mine. Grange Resources has been placed in a trading halt, after one of the contracted staff fell a considerable distance to...
Mine workers have been reminded to wear a seatbelt while operating or driving vehicles. The Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) is asking all mine workers to wear a seatbelt...
