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New dust diseases clinic opened on Pitt Street

WEBA dust diseases clinic has opened on Pitt Street, Sydney to provide medical access for New South Wales workers impacted by exposure to hazardous materials such as asbestos …

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Electrification of mining reduces emissions and improves health …

WEBThe mining sector is on the verge of an electrification revolution, driven by significant cost reduction potential, lowered carbon emissions and improved worker …

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ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management systems

WEBISO45001, Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use, provides a framework to increase safety, reduce …

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A Checklist for Tender Health and Safety Requirements

WEBThe HSEQ section in a Tender document should cover items such as: Governance: Acts, regulations, local laws and by-laws, Codes of Practice, Australian …

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What is mining safety

WEBWhat is mining safety. Mining safety is a broad term referring to the practice of controlling and managing a wide range of hazards associated with the life cycle of …

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Nutrition: Challenges of mining camp lifestyles

WEBWork stress, fatigue and having easy access to high fat and high sugar foods when at the mining camp can lead to poor eating habits. Long shifts operating …

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Health hazards in coal mining

WEBUnderground coal mining health risks. Increased rates of respiratory disease, lung cancer, and low birth weight can all be associated and linked to townships that are …

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Mine Safety Mining News Mining Safety Australia

WEBOver the last twenty years maintaining and improving mine safety has become a non-negotiable characteristic of responsible and ethical mining companies throughout …

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BHP strengthens contractor safety management

WEBThe sustainability report noted that BHP’s total recordable injury frequency performance increased to 4.7 per million hours worked during FY2019 (compared to 4.4 …

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Land contamination

WEBLand contamination is the degradation of the earth’s land surface through poor agricultural practices, mineral exploitation, industrial waste dumping, the …

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Top 10 Safety Innovations

WEBThe resources industry is evolving every day, and companies are adopting new and improved ways to not only improve productivity but safety. Sometimes, it We've …

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The Why and How of Critical Risk Management

WEBCritical Risks focus on the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities and in some cases can include other unwanted material events (UME’s) relating to significant …

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Energy drinks & their effect on worker health

WEBVomiting. Energy drinks have been found to cause and contribute to higher rates of illness and mental health issues. 1-3. The effects of caffeine can impact on …

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Tips for Fatigue Management in a Mining Workplace

WEBSome tips for helping combat fatigue in the workplace include: Management implementing risk assessments to develop a fatigue management plan. Reducing …

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Air Pollution Emissions 2008-2018 from Australian Coal Mining

WEBWe analysed Australia National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data for the years 2008–2018 to estimate air pollutants (metals, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter 10 …

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Industrial Hydraulic Safety – Dangers & Safety Measures

WEBSafety Measure #3: Regular Maintenance. Besides proper employee training, one of the biggest preventative measures is ongoing maintenance. Hydraulic wear can be …

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FIFO mental health

WEBAccording to a study by Price Waterhouse Coopers, untreated mental health conditions cost Australian employers $10.9 billion every year (a combination of …

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World Suicide Prevention Day: Mining Industry and Suicide

WEBQuick Facts. Research shows that every year 190 Australians who work in the mining and resources industry take their own lives – that’s one every second day. …

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