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A coal mine in Hunter Valley that has been nominated for a safety award is in forced shutdown due to safety concerns. According to the ABC, the underground mine west of Cessnock started standing down and where possible, redeploying over 200 workers. The company is a finalist for safety excellence for the NSW Mining Health, Continue Reading

SafeWork NSW has issued a safety alert reminding workers of the potential risks of a bacterial infection called leptospirosis, and the measures that they should implement to control the risks. The infection which is carried by mice, rats, and other animals is relatively rare in Australia, but according to the safety regulator, some occupations such Continue Reading

A new standard aimed at improving safety outcomes for isolators used in renewable energy installations has been developed. From 30 June 2018, DC isolating switches used in solar PV and renewable energy installations must comply with a Level 3 certification under the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS), Workplace  Health and Safety Queensland said. “This means Continue Reading

In celebration of the National Farm Safety Week from 16-22 July, SafeWork SA will launch an intensive social media campaign aimed at ensuring the safety of farmers and rural workers at work. The initiative was developed following a tragic six-week period on South Australian farms, where three people died in separate farm incidents. The campaign Continue Reading

Western Australian firefighters will be provided with lifesaving fire crew protection through the government’s commitment to providing more than $ 8.7 million funding to the rollout of the crew-cab protection program. The additional funding will extend the program’s reach beyond the initial four-year funding commitment. Over 660 vehicles belonging to fire brigades in the State’s Continue Reading