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Incident at Springvale mine
… has commenced an investigation into the death of a worker at Springvale underground coal mine north west of Lithgow. At around 11:45 am … commenced to determine whether or not the death was work-related. As the investigation is …
Tailings storage facilities
… communities to significant injuries and the death of mine workers and members of the public. … goal is to ensure titleholders and mine operators in NSW are aware of their …
Hazardous chemicals
… serious illness, irritations, injury or even death. … All workplaces must manage health and … and handling of hazardous chemicals. For mine and petroleum sites, hazardous chemicals … of hazardous chemicals are stored at the mine notification where a quantity of a …
Investigation report published after entanglement incident
… incident occurred at Cadia East Underground Mine near Orange in NSW. The investigation … exposed to the risk of serious injury or death. Read the full report and recommendations …
Regulator publishes annual high visibility campaign results
… announced and unannounced inspections at 144 mine sites engaging with workers and … 17 underground metalliferous mines 65 small mine sites The Regulator issued 244 compliance notices to 96 mine sites throughout the campaign, most of …
Conviction and fine for breach of WHS law
… to a workplace incident resulting in the death of a worker at the West Wyalong Quarry in … and substantial cause of the risk of death or serious injury to which his co-worker … instances of adverse vehicle interactions at mine sites. …
Opal mining video launched to improve safety for people working in shafts and at height
… risk that can lead to serious injury or death. “We are committed to working closely … Claims District, there have been four mine operators fall from access ladders … importance of safety when accessing their mine using ladders, including the use of a fall …
Endeavour Coal Pty Limited fined for breach of WHS Act in relation to serious injury at Appin Colliery
… in a scraper conveyor at Appin North mine. ECPL was convicted for failing to ensure … them to the risk of serious injury or death, as a result of a body part coming in … were not implemented in practice. “Mine operators should thoroughly read our …
Stay heat safe on mine sites
… severe illness, hospital admission and even death. Before, during and after a period of hot … updated its fact sheet “ Stay heat safe on mine sites ”. Mine operators are required to manage the risk …