Mine truck blaze reignites regulator’s safety stance
An underground truck blaze in a metalliferous mine has reinforced the NSW Resources Regulator’s hard line on mobile…
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Truckie’s mental health stop on the Strzelecki Track gains momentum
The site has been growing since it was started in 2021. Inset: Truck driver Shane Whenan with his…
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Truck driver to repay over $114,000 for compensation fraud
The truck driver began working as a painter in May 2021 and received compensation payments until they were…
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How Australia’s tougher limits on airborne hazards impact mining
Australia’s approach to airborne hazards in mining has evolved significantly, with new standards and technologies driving safer workplaces…
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Government axes plans to reduce regional speed limits
Following intense public backlash, the Australian Government’s proposal to reduce default regional speed limits nationally has been canned….
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Safe Work Australia is exploring the WHS profile of different occupations to help illustrate the risks workers most frequently encounter while performing their duties.
There are more than 161,500 truck drivers in Australia, with more than half aged over 45 years. For this…
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Queensland signals major reset of mine safety body
Queensland’s resources safety system is set for significant reform after an independent review found the state’s current framework…
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NSW safety body flags rise in reported mine incidents
The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a lift in incident notifications across the state’s mining sector, signalling renewed…
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Rampant safety-system tampering on mine sites prompts regulatory action
The NSW Resources Regulator has urged mine operators to strengthen controls around explosion-protected diesel engine systems after a…
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Mine site reporting lapse spurs stronger safety oversight
After a miner was put on notice for failing to report a fire-related incident at its Victorian site,…