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WA department restructure

Wednesday 05 November 2008

Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has announced the restructure of the Department of Industry and Resources (DOIR) and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP).


Stamping goes wrong

Wednesday 13 February 2008

STAMPING a fire extinguisher incorrectly can adversely affect the extinguisher, according to safety authorities.


Advice on Emergency Management Act

Wednesday 16 January 2008

RESOURCES Safety – a division of the WA Department of Consumer and Employment Protection – has issued a Mines Safety Bulletin with advice on the Emergency Management Act 2005.


Unattended vehicles rolling away

Tuesday 15 January 2008

SAFETY authorities have raised alarm over several incidents in recent months involving unattended vehicles rolling away down slopes at mine sites in Western Australia.


Construction caution amid cyclone season

Tuesday 15 January 2008

SAFETY Authorities have advised mine operators in cyclone-prone areas to err on the side of caution in the design and construction of buildings and other structures, and in the development of emergency plans and procedures in cyclone prone regions.


Lightning strike leads to tyre explosion

Tuesday 08 January 2008

A LIGHTNING strike that caused tyre explosions and heavy vehicle damage at Anglo Coal’s Drayton mine in NSW in late November has prompted warnings about the destructive impact of lightning.


Thermal imaging finds strong interest

Saturday 05 January 2008

THERMAL imaging technology attracted a high level of interest at the underground rescue competition at St Ives gold mine near Kambalda in Western Australia late last year, according to Resources Safety – a division of the WA Department of Consumer and Employment Protection.


PPE statistics for mining

Saturday 05 January 2008

ARE there any statistics showing improvements in safety in the mining industry resulting from personal protective equipment (PPE) use?


Timely reminder on natural hazards

Friday 04 January 2008

A TIMELY reminder about the potentially hazardous consequences of cyclones and the importance of emergency preparation can be found in the latest edition of MineSafe magazine.


Warning on mortar devices

Tuesday 15 May 2007

WESTERN Australian Department of Consumer and Employment Protection releases mine safety alert.


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