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August 6, 2015April 30, 2017

Mining Tragedies – What Could be the Response?

Queensland Mining Tragedies – What Could be the Response? We learned recently that Queensland Mining has its worst rate of fatalities in 20 years in 2014-15. (http://www.internationalcoalnews.com/storyview.asp?storyID=826953720&section=News&sectionsource=s46&aspdsc=yes). Yes, this is tragic, distressing and sad for many families and friends affected by the loss of their loved one. How should we… Learn more >>>>>

June 6, 2014May 22, 2016

Surely this cannot be serious?

Surely this cannot be serious This photo of a hi-viz wheelbarrow, complete with safety flag, was taken recently at an Australian Mining site. This photo is going straight to our This Toaster Is Hot page. Surely it can’t be serious or it would also have had a flashing light, two-way… Learn more >>>>>

May 10, 2014June 23, 2018

The Importance Of Having A Clear-Cut Lifting SWMS Plan In High-Risk Worksites

The Importance Of Having A Clear-Cut Lifting SWMS Plan In High-Risk Worksites The average number of work-related injury cases may have gone down considerably in the past years, but unfortunately, many workers, especially those stationed in high-risks sites such as construction and mining areas, still figure in accidents from time… Learn more >>>>>

February 5, 2014February 21, 2015

Safety Management Systems in Mining

Safety Management Systems in Mining Mining Industry Guide to Workplace Safety 2014 – Released A Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) is the primary means of ensuring the safe operation of a mine. This is one of the prominent topics of this year’s edition of the Mining Industry Guide… Learn more >>>>>

October 31, 2013August 22, 2014

Headless Chook Season

Headless Chook (Chicken) Season – It’ll bring out the best in you. Very amusing article by Merv Sher from Sher Associates about the inherent dramas of the the upcoming major shut-down and maintenance shutdown period in the mines – unfortunately many a true word is spoken in jest!!! Extract: Q4… Learn more >>>>>