The implementation of an appropriate and effective drug testing policy and procedure can sometimes be controversial. Currently, the debate about oral-fluid testing versus urine testing is a hot topic...
Category - Health & Safety
A multinational resources company claimed industry advocates tried to undermine its reputation for leverage purposes. Bravus Mining and Resources accused the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining...
A multinational resources company emphatically dismissed concerns some employees face substandard work conditions at a Central Queensland coal operation. Bravus Mining and Resources slammed...
Every operation is different and so are the responder’s equipment requirements. No matter how strong, tall or short the responder is, the equipment needs to fit everyone. It not only affects the...
CleanSpace Respirators, A Revolution in Respiratory Protection Respirable crystalline silica is preventable. Crystalline silica is a natural mineral found in mining and construction materials such as...
Middlemount Coal has confirmed in a statement that the digger operator involved in the mining incident this week was found deceased. Statement from Gerrie Jordaan, CEO Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd. It...
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a subsidiary of Glencore, has observed a growing presence of illegal artisanal miners throughout its industrial mining concessions in the Kolwezi area. This has led to...
A conveyor fire that spread into coal storage hoppers at embattled Griffin Coal Ewington Mine in Collie Western Australia has resulted in damage to coal loading facilities. The fire reportedly took...
One of Australia’s unique mining industry publications has celebrated a milestone. Australasian Mine Safety Journal (AMSJ), a unique high-quality, multi-platform publication for the Australian...
Brisbane based health and safety consultants Safetysure is a leading supplier of safety consulting services. Safetysure is a provider of workplace health and safety consultants and safety...
Cave-ins are a grave risk in the mining industry. Perhaps the most well-known case is the Chilean miners. In 2010 the story captures international attention as a high-profile rescue effort was...
Looking to get into the mining industry? It turns out it’s the place to be if you have a background in health and safety. There are a wide variety of job roles related to mine safety in...
