THE Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME) has released a safety alert regarding the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in underground coal mines.
27/10/2008
CHANGES to OH&S regulations that require electrical equipment on mining and construction sites to be tested and tagged will come into effect on 01 January 2009.
17/12/2008
MINING professionals are being asked to participate in the upcoming Electrical Arc Flash Technical Forum which has been created to help drive our industry towards the completion of the Australian standards for arc flash safety.
20/10/2009
THE DEPARTMENT of Mines and Energy’s Mines Inspectorate has issued an official warning on arcing faults causing flash burns and equipment damage.
20/04/2009
WORKCOVER NSW is urging mining businesses across the state to think about the safety of young workers as part of Safe Work Month.
19/10/2009
The Queensland DEEDI has undertaken a project to sharply reduce the number of vehicle collisions on mine sites.
09/03/2010
A rigger was injured when a crane A-frame mast fell onto him as he lent across the fly jib to couple the electrical connections for the overwind sensor on the hoist rope.
08/12/2009
THE DEPARTMENT of Mines and Energy has released an official safety warning on the subsequent changes to regulations and mining industry practice.
30/03/2009
With new occupational health and safety legislation placing ever more onerous responsibilities on production and senior managers, ensuring plant safety and minimising risks has never been more important.
16/02/2010
THE US Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration has released its safety reports detailing mining incidences resulting in fatality between 7 April and 4 May 200.
13/05/2009
THE QUEENSLAND Safety Show & Queensland Materials Handling 2009 will be held between 16 and 18 June 2009 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre South Bank.
10/06/2009
THE AUSTRALIAN Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) has developed a prototype technology for measuring and reporting an individual’s fatigue which could improve mining safety.
14/05/2009