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New guidance  for HSRs Asbestos consists of many tiny fibres, which can get into the air when disturbed. When asbestos fibres are inhaled, they can lodge in the lungs and cause serious diseases like lung cancer,…

If you work in the Queensland coal mining industry, you already know that safety and compliance are non-negotiable. Your Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction is your passport to getting on-site….

Safe Work Australia (SWA), in collaboration with the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, has released a new asbestos guide and checklist specifically for health and safety representatives (HSRs). Asbestos consists of…

In Victoria, a transportation company specialising in crane truck services has been convicted and fined $200,000 (with $5556 in costs) after a worker was pinned to the ground by a…

Mine workers seeking employment in safety-critical statutory roles need to demonstrate they have the appropriate skills and knowledge to perform their duties. The Certificate of Competency (competency) assessment process determines…

Coal Inspectorate | Alert | No.464 V 1 | 20 November 2025 ANIMATION: Worker struck during tyre fitting Summary RSHQ has created an animation to help the industry learn from an incident….

Safe Work Australia has published amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations, following approval by WHS ministers. These changes expand incident notification requirements, update licensing…

Safety: every job, every day starts with identifying hazards National Safe Work Month is here – a time for workplaces across Australia to put WHS in the spotlight and prioritise safe…

A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Bravus Mining and Resources and CQUniversity is set to boost education, skills and job prospects in Queensland’s mining sector. Bravus Mining and Resources…

A construction company has been fined $250,000 (and ordered to pay more than $6000 in costs) after the death of a 19-year-old worker in 2021. PAWS Construction and Maintenance Pty…

Legislative changes will come into effect following the passage of the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 through the Queensland Parliament. One of the key purposes of…

Creating a guide for landing a mining job without experience involves understanding the industry’s requirements and strategies to stand out as a candidate. Here’s a condensed guide based on information…

The RSHLA Act 2024 More protection for Queensland’s resources workers’ safety and health The Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (the Act) has introduced preventative and proactive reforms to improve…

On 23 October 2017, industrial manslaughter provisions in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), Electrical Safety Act 2002 (ES Act), and Safety in Recreational Water Activities Act 2011 (SRWA Act) commenced. These provisions…

New changes to workers’ compensation laws commenced on 23 August 2024, impacting the rights and responsibilities of workers, employers, insurers, and rehabilitation and return-to-work providers. What has changed? The Workers’ Compensation…

Mine operator fined for not ensuring safety and health management system was implemented On 8 August 2023, in the Mackay Industrial Magistrates Court, a mine operator pleaded guilty to failing…

NEW Industrial Manslaughter Laws for Queensland Mines & Resources Sector – commenced 1 July 2020. Due to  a serious increase of mine fatalities at Queensland Mines, including the deaths of…

The design and construction of Dreamworld’s Thunder River Rapids ride posed a “significant risk” to patrons’ safety and the park’s systems were “frighteningly unsophisticated”, a coroner has found. Dreamworld had…

The Palaszczuk Government has announced the appointment of Aaron Guilfoyle as Queensland’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor. Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said Mr Guilfoyle would lead a…

What are the major operations on the horizon for the industry? In the wake of the mining downturn, the Australian mining industry has recovered to re-affirm its place as a…