Author: April Everitt

The Minister, the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio will be launching the ‘Working Safely with Geotechnical Risks in Quarries’ guideline, between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm, at the workshop on 18th February … Continued

This 1 Day Seminar may be of interest to CMPA Members. Wednesday 17th February 20160. Swinburne University of Technology, Room AMDC301, AMDC Building, Burwood Road, Hawthorn Vic 3122 A one … Continued

A man has died near the Appin coal mine after a car collided with a coal carrying truck early on the morning of 27th January 2016 (Source: Australian Mining). Click … Continued

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a serious health concern for the mining and extractives industries. Musculoskeletal injuries account for more than 40 per cent of workers compensation claims. NSW Department of Industry, … Continued

According to the Queensland Mines and Quarries Safety Performance and Health Report, the number of lost time injuries (LTIs) across the state’s entire mining sector (ie quarries, and coal and … Continued

The NSW Mine Safety publishes a reportable incidents summary each Wednesday. The weekly summary shows the total reportable incidents for: Level 1 to 3 incidents Injuries High potential incidents Fatalities … Continued

Elizabeth Gibson attended the Earth Resources Reform Steering Committee meeting, DEDJTR in Melbourne. Regarding the ERR proposed compliance strategy.

The tragic deaths of a 24-year-old electrician and a 21-year-old dairy farmer at work this week are a horrible reminder to all Victorians why workplace safety needs to be everyone’s … Continued

A miner was put in a dangerous situation recently at a surface sand and gravel mine when he lost control of the dozer he was operating.  (Source: Aggregates Manager) Click here … Continued

The fifth most-common injury in the aggregates workforce is related to powered haulage. Using best practices can help avoid these types of injuries. (Source: National Stone Sand and Gravel Association … Continued