New South Wales Mines Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) chairman Norman Jennings has revealed details of a working party of MSAC nominees currently developing a fatigue risk management standard for the NSW mining industry, in a Keynote Address to delegates attending The Safety Conference, held on
The NSW Minerals Council has appealed to the Federal Government to override NSW’s “undemocratic and draconian” occupational health and safety (OHS) laws as part of its national harmonisation review.
From 1 September 2008 the NSW coal mining industry will undergo some changes thanks to the extended Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 Act.
THE Mine Safety Advisory Council has released an Action Plan aimed at enhancing mine safety across NSW.
THE South Australian Government is offering grants for innovative research projects to improve workplace safety in the State.
STATE Mining Engineer (WA) Martin Knee examines the process of safe design in minimising hazards.
A RECENTLY released report commissioned by the Safety Institute of Australia (SIA), has found that Australian industry’s reactive approach to OHS is leaving thousands of workers at risk
A NEW section o the NSW DPI Mine Safety website has presentations from NSW DPI seminars and conferences.
THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards Excellence in Mine OH&S
MOST employers these days understand they must provide a safe workplace, but how do you know what’s acceptable OHS practice when even the experts and guideline creators don’t always agree? *Amanda Hecimovic writes