Qld introduces heavy fines to protect frontline workers
30 April, 2020Anyone who deliberately coughs, sneezes or spits on Qld frontline workers will incur up to a $13,345 fine, as per a new COVID-19 Public Health Direction.
NSW Regulator adopts safeguards to protect mine workers
28 April, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has implemented procedures to reduce the risk of its inspectors contracting or transmitting the COVID-19 virus.
Truck accident occurs at Mount Arthur mine
24 April, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator is investigating an incident at Mount Arthur mine, where a truck slid into a collapsed dump, trapping its operator for five hours.
Queensland gets 60 more paramedics to help fight COVID-19
21 April, 2020The Palaszczuk government has fast-tracked 60 Queensland Ambulance Services officers, to help healthcare workers fight COVID-19.
Australian mining stands united on safety against COVID-19
20 April, 2020The country's mining sector has united on safety amid COVID-19 and "the most significant disruption to daily life since the Second World War".
Incident at Metropolitan Mine near Helensburgh
20 April, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator is investigating an incident that occurred on 9 April 2020 at the Metropolitan Mine near Helensburgh in New South Wales.
Contractor relations: safety challenges of outsourcing
08 April, 2020Outsourced relationships can lead to challenges in the management of safety, as a 2020 British research report into client firms and subcontractors reveals.
Step up protective measures for miners in camps
08 April, 2020The Queensland Government has urged mining companies to provide more protective measures for staff in mining camps, to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
New South Wales sets out regulatory intent during COVID-19
07 April, 2020SafeWork NSW has released a statement of regulatory intent to outline its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with WHS legislation.
Mining through COVID-19
03 April, 2020Key representatives of Australia's mining workers and companies, together with regulators, have issued statements supporting safety in the face of COVID-19.
Greencap Cm3 Online Contractor Prequalification System
03 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Greencap LimitedGreencap's Cm3 contractor prequalification system allows users to find suitable contractors from a wide database, based on WHS capabilities and practices.
OFSC amends operations in light of COVID-19
01 April, 2020The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner has introduced temporary changes in audit processes for the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.
Work in the time of corona: risk management for COVID-19
31 March, 2020With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Australia, WorkCover Queensland has advised employers and workers to manage work health and safety risks.
Work from home mobile app: free for six months
30 March, 2020Safe365 has announced that its smartphone app will be freely available for the next six months to small and medium-sized enterprises on their Starter Plans.
Minerals industry working together amidst COVID-19 crisis
26 March, 2020The Minerals Council of Australia has revealed that the minerals sector is working to ensure worker safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
