Autonomous trucks, microsleeps and 2 way radios behind a suite of HPI’s
Miner hospitalised
Two serious crane incidents in two days
Psychosocial hazards
New laws around workplace depression and anxiety likely in mining
Safety Crisis
107% increase in suspended operations,18% more near misses. 35% increase in accidents underground
HPI under-reporting
Serious head and hand injuries across the Bowen Basin in May
Narrow escapes for miners in December and January
“He noticed a flame at the roof level behind the drum.”
RSHQ wants safety systems validated
Compliance directives issued over stockpile voids
What’s in the name of a mining hazard identification system?
Government calls it a confidential complaints system. Miners call it an anonymous hotline
1 more Black Lung. 2 more Silicosis
Dust disease numbers on track to match last year’s record