Many of us could relate to this scenario: We’re out and about and feeling thirsty when suddenly we walk past a vending machine full of drink options, and moments later we’re gratefully downing a...
Tag - Health Safety
During every hour of every day, you are surrounded by dust. Worksites, roads, tunnels, offices, schools, hospitals – harmful dust can be everywhere. Dust has always been a problem especially in the...
By Andrew SeccombeChairperson of the Board of Professional Engineers of QueenslandTechnical Manager, Blackrock Mining Solutions Pty Ltd I cannot remember how many times throughout my mining career...
Group lock boxes of all sizes One person, one lock If more than one person is working on the same plant, each person should attach their own personal padlock to each isolation point to prevent the...
Safety Mate has launched their new Black Dog Stream EVO safety glasses to support the work of the Black Dog Institute Did you know that 20% of Australians will experience symptoms of mental illness...
Whether you are aiming for Zero Harm, No Accidents Today, Everyone Home Safe or some other gold standard of workplace safety, the key is identifying hazards and controlling risks through a robust...
Businesses that invest in better workplace safety measures mitigate the risks of workplace accidents which leads to improved profitability, staff morale and greater efficiency. Businesses also have a...
A mining giant suffered a blow to its latest production volumes due to smokey haze from dozens of bushfires. BHP has blamed poor air quality for an 11 per cent drop in energy coal production at its...
By Lauren Kelleher Uncertainty surrounds the state of play in QLD at the moment. Driving the unknown is the current stance of the newly formed Queensland Labour Government towards regulatory...
AGNEW Gold Mining Company has been fined $75,000 for failing to provide a safe working environment following an incident that left three Goldfields mine workers seriously injured. The company pleaded...
