Brady report on Queensland quarry fatalities explained
As part of an educational session for the quarrying industry, forensic structural engineer Dr Sean Brady has presented his recommendations on how the industry can reduce its fatality, serious accident and high potential incident rates.
Queensland industrial manslaughter offences put into effect
Queensland’s hard-hitting mine and quarry safety laws have become active as of 1 July, with senior officers facing potentially more severe penalties for workplace fatalities.
NSW promotes dust health competency in quarries, mines
The New South Wales Mine Safety Advisory Council is striving to wipe away the threat of dust at mines and quarries through a new awareness campaign, as the state ramps up its crackdown on dust exposure.
Free lung health checks for Queensland quarry workers
Queensland’s quarrying and mineral mining workers will be given free lung health checks for life to protect them from dust-related lung diseases.
WesTrac reduces industry workplace dangers with new project
Caterpillar distributor WesTrac has introduced its Elimination of Live Work (ELW) project which employs technology, tools and workplace practices to prevent safety risks to people working close to live equipment in the construction and mining sectors.
Alex Fraser’s four-legged partnership pays off
Alex Fraser Group’s recycling facilities have served as the ideal training ground for a highly skilled team of canines instrumental in the recent rescue of a teenager in Victoria’s Great Dividing Range.
Ambiguities identified in Queensland’s industrial manslaughter laws
A law expert has pointed out several ambiguities in language used in the Queensland Government’s new industrial manslaughter laws that will make the prosecution of senior officers for health and safety negligence in the quarrying and mining sectors problematic.
Holcim announces job vacancy for NSW/ACT General Manager of Aggregates
Holcim is seeking a candidate with strong experience in the aggregates industry to fill the critical role as General Manager for the aggregates division in NSW/ACT.
Boral implements drone technology for quarries
With social distancing rules and travel bans still prevalent across the country, Boral has deployed a distributed drone network to easily provide stockpile measurements across its Australian quarries.