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Broken pipe

Employer blamed for worker crushed to death

A national contractor failed to maintain a safe employment environment, killing a team member on the job. Hansen Yuncken recently entered into an enforceable undertaking after two large steel pipes...

Rolled truck

Inexperienced operator rolls heavy vehicle

A wide-eyed employee turned a truck over on its axis. Authorities recently investigated how a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) rolled over a strip of land along the road. “The driver had moved to the...

BHP CEO Mike Henry

Mining boss accepts blame for poor work environment

A resources executive acknowledged his employer was responsible for substandard conditions. BHP accepted fault for the recent deaths of fitter Nathan Scholz and colleague Jody Byrne. Scholz, who was...

Resources Regulator workers

Investigators probe mine worker’s death

Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding a missing resources employee’s fatality. Investigators recently confirmed a worker was unresponsive and died that same day at a mine site...

Create unique PPE eyewear in seconds

In 2016, Bollé Safety was one of the first companies to offer custom-tailored PPE eyewear. Now, we’re thrilled to announce our new-and-improved online customiser. This user-friendly online tool...

Mine roof collapse

Roof collapse kills mine worker

A structural failure ended a resources employee’s life. Authorities recently investigated how a roof collapse killed a mine worker. Investigators revealed the incident occurred while a standing...

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