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​Hand and finger injuries on the rise at NSW mine sites
Hand and Finger Injuries on the Rise at NSW Mine Sites The Resources Regulator in New South Wales has been notified of 50 incidents involving injuries to hands and fingers at mine sites within the last two years. Out of these incidents, 12 have led to severe injuries. These figures highlight a growing safety concern for operations across the sector, p…
​NHVR urges truckies to prioritise fatigue management
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging heavy vehicle drivers to prioritise fatigue management, following results from a large operation conducted between Western Australia and Port Augusta in South Australia. The operation, which spanned five days and commenced in May, involved more authorised officers stationed at the WA-SA border to i…
​COMCARE’S 2023 Work Health and Safety Year in Review Report Published
COMCARE's 2023 Work Health and Safety Year in Review Report Published COMCARE has published its 2023 Work Health and Safety Year in Review report, showcasing compliance and enforcement activities carried out throughout the Commonwealth jurisdiction across safety innovations and highlights of 2023. “The review provides an overview of our 2023 regulato…
​Brisbane boy in critical condition following tragic lawnmower incident
Brisbane Boy in Critical Condition Following Tragic Lawnmower Incident A young boy's life hangs in the balance after a horrifying lawnmower incident in South East Queensland. This news has shaken the local community, once again highlighting how quickly a routine backyard task can turn catastrophic. Several Queensland Ambulance teams responded to a ho…
​WA mining company fined following worker’s conveyor-related injuries
WA Mining Company Fined Following Worker's Conveyor-Related Injuries A Western Australian mining company has been ordered to pay a fine of $400,000, along with costs totaling $5,743.30, after a worker's arm was caught in a conveyor at the company's gold processing plant more than four years ago. This case highlights why robust safety management system…
​New compliance priorities aim to improve safety in NSW mines
New Compliance Priorities Aim to Improve Safety in NSW Mines New South Wales' Resources Regulator has launched an extensive compliance campaign for the latter part of 2024, designed to strengthen safety and sustainability across the mining industry statewide. These compliance priorities aim to give inspectors and operators a clear roadmap for what mat…
Safety regulator probes fire at underground coal mine in central Queensland
Safety Regulator Probes Fire at Underground Coal Mine in Central Queensland Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has launched an investigation following a fire at an underground coal mine in central Queensland on 29 June. RSHQ promptly dispatched coal inspectors to the mine to assist in securing the area. Response teams worked alongside site…
Worker sustains severe injuries after falling into water tank
Worker Sustains Severe Injuries After Falling Into Water Tank A worker sustained severe head injuries after falling into a water tank at a Daisy Hill business south of Brisbane on Monday afternoon, highlighting ongoing risk exposure faced by employees working near unguarded openings. What Happened The man, in his 50s, fell three metres into an under…
Man discovered deceased at his workplace in rural Queensland
A 24-year-old man has died following a workplace incident in rural Queensland, with breaking news of his death confirmed by local authorities and emergency services. Paramedics and other emergency services were called to a Roma workplace at around 2am on Friday morning, where the man was found unresponsive with critical injuries. Despite efforts from…