Uncontrolled energy sources targeted in new MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration – America) initiative. In a joint effort with the National Lime Association, MSHA has released lockout-tagout-tryout (LOTO) procedures … Continued
A man was admitted to hospital after being trapped in an excavator at a Wind Farm construction site on Wednesday 6th January. The man was operating a 30 tonne excavator when it … Continued
Worksafe has updated its list of Current OHS Prosecutions and Prosecution Result Summaries & Enforceable Undertakings. (Source – WorkSafe Victoria) Click here for related link (Carrent OHS Prosecutions) Click here … Continued
In July 2014 a mobile crane at a mine site was being used to unload a truck. After a daily pre-start inspection the crane took the weight and lifted the … Continued
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
