A Federal Court judge has handed down a $50,000 penalty against Rio Tinto for victimising and illegally standing down a Hail Creek coal miner. The victim, Michael Haylett, injured his neck while...
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WorkCover Queensland delivers the cold hard facts about musculoskeletal injuries and compensation in the mining industry. Did you know that musculoskeletal injuries are the cause of over half of all...
Injured workers will be eligible for two new benefits that provide further support for them to return to work. A $1000 new employment assistance benefit is available to all injured workers who return...
A worker was seriously injured after falling from an articulated dump truck at a New South Wales mine. The plant operator suffered a skull fracture after the February incident, according to a New...
Australians will be leaving their shoes out to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day and remember those who never came home from work. The CFMEU has called for members and supporters to put...
WorkCover Queensland share how workers’ compensation claims are determined. When it comes to workers’ compensation insurance in Queensland, some employers and workers might wonder how we make...
Allowing injured workers to remain at work to recover can help protect industry skills, according to WorkCover Queensland. The mining industry leads the way in keeping injured workers at work while...
Safety at work should always come first. That’s the message the CFMEU are pushing for in their latest infographic-style video. According to the video, 3500 coal mine workers have died in...
How important is mentoring the mentor upon return to work? Work Cover Queensland highlights the importance of communication between employers and employees, especially when it comes to workplace...
Downer EDI Ltd, a leading provider of mining services, announced today that all royalties from sales of the innovative Remote Grease Pressure Release System will be donated to A Miner’s Legacy...
