Read the latest safety news from across the Mining and Energy Union.
- Mine safety mustn’t be used as a political footballThe Mining and Energy Union has urged the Queensland Government against using a review into the state’s mine safety framework as an opportunity for political point-scoring on safety. Queensland Resources Minister Dale Last yesterday tabled a Review of the Queensland Resources Safety and Health Regulatory Model in state Parliament.MEU Queensland President Mitch Hughes said: “We… Read more: Mine safety mustn’t be used as a political football
- Tragedy at Cobar
We have been shocked and saddened by the tragedy at Endeavor mine at Cobar this week, which cost two mineworkers their lives. Our NSW Mine Workers Alliance organisers Todd Ferguson and Daniel Brookman have been on the ground supporting members; and our South Western District ISHR Steve Barrett is attending the site. Mineworkers Ambrose McMullen… Read more: Tragedy at Cobar - Mind safety: preventing psychosocial hazards at work
Originally published in @The Coalface The past month has been a sad time for mining memorials as we commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the disaster at Kianga mine and remembered the thirteen miners who lost their lives on that awful day. We also pause to remember the many other disasters including at the Bellbird mine… Read more: Mind safety: preventing psychosocial hazards at work - Mining Coroner Legislation misses the mark on worker safety
The Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill passed through Queensland Parliament today fails to address the root causes of preventable deaths in the mining and resources sector, the Mining and Energy Union said today. MEU Queensland President Mitch Hughes said the legislation establishing the Coroner role was reactive and too narrow. The Mining and Resources Coroner… Read more: Mining Coroner Legislation misses the mark on worker safety - Podcast: Eliminating vehicle accidents at mine sites
If you’re steering a 400 tonne truck powered by a 50 litre, 20 cylinder engine worth millions of bucks you probably want every mirror, camera and GPS tracker you can get to keep you safe. But what about hazards like fatigue and perceived production pressure? We find out more… To learn more about how to… Read more: Podcast: Eliminating vehicle accidents at mine sites