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Mining companies are shifting focus to supporting employee well …

WebMining companies are shifting focus to supporting employee well-being. A new report led by researchers at Curtain University has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture.

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How does mining stack up on mental health

WebLast year mining was ranked alongside Australian industries in a survey conducted by SuperFriend, a workplace mental health non-for-profit. Mining scored above the national average in equipping its workplaces with skills and resources to foster good mental health. This involves putting policies into action to minimise risks, respond to …

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What does NSW SafeWork’s new era mean for me

WebThe NSW Government will transform SafeWork into a standalone regulator in a bid to create a modern, strong and fit for purpose work health and safety regulator. “Worker safety is not red tape, it is not a tick a box function, it is not a cost of doing business,” NSW Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis said. “It is a

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What are psychosocial hazards

WebSafe Work Australia has a broader definition, defining a psychosocial hazard as anything that could cause psychological harm, such as low job control, lack of role clarity, isolated work, traumatic events or material, and so on. This also includes physical assault and related harm. “Psychosocial hazards can create stress,” Safe Work said.

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A new standard in rock bolt safety

WebThe Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) has developed new technology to boost rock bolt safety in underground mines. Rock bolts are subjected to complex loading conditions in underground mines under either axial or shear loads, or a combination of the two. If operators get the combination wrong, underground …

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Bigger and better: QMIHSC 2024

WebThe QMIHS conference committee has the pleasure of inviting mining industry stakeholders to attend the highly anticipated 35th annual Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference at The Star Gold Coast from Sunday 18 – Wednesday 21 August 2024.. Registration is now available for what promises to be another outstanding …

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World Safety Congress looks to shape change

WebAs the 2023 World Congress on Safety and Health at Work enters its third day, attendees are looking at ways they can make real improvements to safety outcomes. This year marks the first time that Australia has held the event, running from November 27–30 in Sydney. “High-risk industries, such as construction, agriculture, transport, …

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Reinventing the FIFO experience

WebA new survey from the Creating Communities consultancy team, dubbed FIFO Insider, found traditional travel and accommodation arrangements are leaving workers wanting. “Australia’s FIFO workforce powers much of the nation’s wealth,” Creating Communities managing director Donna Shepherd said. “Ensuring this workforce is safe, …

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Safe Work Australia lays out ambitious 10-year vision

WebSafe Work Australia has released a 10-year national strategy designed to reduce workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses.. The Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) strategy sets an ambitious vision for WHS outcomes in Australia, and the national vision of a safe and healthy work for all sets the agenda for responding to key WHS …

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Atlas Iron awarded world-first safety rating

WebIn a world-first for the mining industry, Atlas Iron’s Sanjiv Ridge iron ore site in WA has been awarded the WELL Health-Safety Rating. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an annual rating that seeks to empower business owners and operators to prioritise the health and safety of their staff, visitors and stakeholders.

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A digest of Australia’s Health 2022 report

WebTimothy Bond July 24, 2023, 1:43 pm. In Australia’s Health 2022, a biennial report by the Australian Government, heart disease was the number one killer of men between 2020 to 2022, with dementia the leading cause of death in women. However, the good news is that the rate of heart attacks has fallen by 57 per cent between 2001 and 2019.

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How Rio Tinto stays fatality free

WebMining giant Rio Tinto, which has operations all across the globe, has celebrated its fifth year in a row without a fatality. Safety occupied much of the spotlight in the company’s fourth quarter production results for 2023. “The safety, health and wellbeing of our workforce and communities where we operate remains our priority,” Rio

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Exposed Albemarle and Alcoa workers cleared to work

WebTwo separate incidents of chemical exposure have been reported at Albemarle and Alcoa operations in Western Australia. The ABC reported the incidents occurred at Albemarle’s lithium refinery at Kemerton and Alcoa’s alumina refinery at Wagerup.. Albemarle told the ABC “a small number of workers” recently complained of …

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NSW Government tackles silica dust

WebStaff Writer April 9, 2024, 4:04 pm. Image: Tennant. Recently, the New South Wales (NSW) Government embarked on a critical mission to tackle one of the most pressing issues faced by construction workers – silica dust exposure. Silica dust, a byproduct of construction activities, poses significant health risks to workers if not properly managed.

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High-pressure water jetting has risks

WebThe main risks in high-pressure water jetting are: the water jet may pierce the skin. contaminated material may be injected into the body. flying debris may hit and injure a person (including eye injuries) a flailing hose, an out of control nozzle or a separated hose coupling may hit a person. Other hazards may include:

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Newmont goes three years without a fatality

WebNewmont’s commitment to health and safety was supported by its Fatality Risk Management Program which seeks to prevent fatalities and coach leaders to provide visible leadership. This has led to Newmont achieving zero work-related fatalities three years in a row. Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and producer of copper, silver

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Fortescue sets new safety performance record

WebFortescue chief executive officer Elizabeth Gaines said she was proud of the company’s health and safety record. “I would like to commend the entire Fortescue team for achieving our lowest ever TRIFR safety performance of 2.0, an improvement of 17 per cent from 2.4 at 30 June 2020,” Gaines said. “This reflects our core value of safety

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South32 drives down injuries

WebSouth32 has driven down workplace injuries to a new low after taking steps to enhance its safety leadership. The company’s total recordable injury frequency (TRIF) was down to 5.2 for the first half of the 2023–24 financial year (H1 FY24) from 5.9 in FY23. Though an impressive leap for the company, both scores are already well below the

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Be sun safe this winter

WebBe sun safe this winter. Staff Writer May 8, 2023, 10:56 am. The Queensland Government is launching a new sun safety adverting campaign aimed at encouraging Queenslanders to continue the five sun smart behaviours – slip, slop, slap, seek, slide – year-round, even during the cooler winter months. Two in three Australians will be …

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