Road transport in the safety spotlight
SafeWork SA has launched a 12-month compliance campaign targeting the road transport industry following a three-day truck stop operation. Conducted near Port Augusta from 20-22 June, SafeWork SA completed 129…
Dangerous gas release leads to $126,000 in fines
A company and its managing director engaged to decommission an LPG gas tank at a Mount Gambier service station have been fined $126,000 after 1280 litres of liquid petroleum gas…
How 58cm could cost Queensland towing operator $66,550
For the first time in its 55-year history, this trusted name in the road freight industry is fronting court over an alleged over-height breach. Family owned and operated, Clayton’s…
How tougher dust standards are shaping the future of mining site safety
Airborne dust remains one of the mining and manufacturing industry’s most persistent health hazards. From vehicle traffic to material handling, mining operations stir up dangerous levels of fine dust and…
WA mine operators to benefit from new WorkSafe resource
WorkSafe has launched a new set of educational tools designed to assist mine operators across Western Australia in managing workplace risks and contractor safety. The materials aim to support…
NSW regulator sets fresh priorities to boost mine safety
The NSW Resources Regulator has unveiled its latest compliance priorities for the second half of 2025, zeroing in on critical safety and environmental issues across the state’s mining operations. …
NSW regulator urges stronger tyre safety following serious incident
Mine operators are being reminded to stay on top of safety measures related to the inspection and inflation of tyres on sites, after a “catastrophic tyre failure” injured two workers…
Largest safety blitz in a decade puts hundreds on notice
SafeWork NSW has doubled down on its duties as a standalone regulator, with the agency handing out more than 500 notices to businesses across the state as part of its…
Ventilation door incident in NSW mine prompts safety alert
The New South Wales mine safety body has issued a series of recommendations to mitigate risks linked with ventilation infrastructure, following a serious incident at an underground coal mine in…
Mine closure renews focus on safety measures
WorkSafe is urging mine operators in Western Australia to ensure their emergency response capabilities tick all regulatory boxes, after an operation in the state was shut down temporarily due to…