Peak Gold Mine heat stress death leads to $480,000 fine
26 October, 2021A company has been convicted and fined after a man died working in hot and inadequately ventilated conditions at a mine in Cobar, western NSW.
Union responds to tragic Gregory coalmine collapse
21 September, 2021In the wake of Sojitz's Gregory Crinum mine collapse, CFMEU Mining & Energy called for work to stop until the body of a worker could be recovered.
MSA Safety io gas detection program
01 August, 2021 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty LtdThe MSA Safety io gas detection program features durable, rugged devices with a long battery life, to protect workers and worksites from flammable and toxic gases.
Illuminating underground mines: in selecting LED strip lighting
26 July, 2021 by Carinne Pater, General Manager, Mineglow | Supplied by: MineglowEffective lighting plays a key role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of underground miners and other hazardous area workers.
Anglo American invests in mine safety after Grosvenor report
18 June, 2021Anglo American has invested $5 million to fund underground mining research, following the release of a report into an incident at Grosvenor Mine in 2020.
Feedback sought for primary standard for gas installation
09 June, 2021Standards Australia is seeking feedback about the revised standard AS/NZS 5601.1, Gas Installation, to support essential safety requirements.
Moranbah North incident spurs calls for broadened inquiry
04 March, 2021An evacuation at a Moranbah North coalmine has prompted calls from the Miners Union for changes to the ongoing Queensland Coal Mining Board of Inquiry.
Company fined for asbestos violation
02 February, 2021SafeWork SA has fined a principal contractor $3600 after they failed to review an asbestos register, thereby exposing workers to asbestos.
New complications in construction's confined space environs
19 October, 2020 by Richard Millar, Chief Executive Officer, Working at Height Association | Supplied by: Working at Height AssociationEnsuring construction workers are appropriately protected when engaged in confined space environments remains cruicial amid COVID-19 and its new challenges.
VBA urges COVID-19 caution as building, plumbing continue
20 July, 2020Following the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, the VBA has urged Victorians to take extra precautions when using a builder or plumber.
Bacharach MGS-402 dual-channel gas detection controller
09 June, 2020 | Supplied by: BacharachThe MGS-402 dual-channel gas detection controller from Bacharach is designed for refrigerant, toxic and combustible gas detection applications.
Developer fined $180K over Enfield building collapse
10 March, 2020A construction company and its director have been fined a total of $220,000 after excavations led to the collapse of a neighbouring building.
Fanquip portable blower/extractor range
26 February, 2020 | Supplied by: FanquipFanquip portable blower extractors are designed to be used for a range of applications that require ventilation of confined spaces.
Know the steps: key elements of a confined space procedure
04 November, 2019 by Ash Mayor* | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsPlanning, accessing, working safely in and around and rescuing from a confined space are the key elements of confined space safety, as Ash Mayor explains.
Factors in an effective confined space rescue plan
23 September, 2019 by Paul Bozkurt* | Supplied by: PIP Global SafetyWorking in confined spaces comes with significant hazards, making rescue plans imperative. LINQ Height Safety's Paul Bozkurt outlines some key factors.
