Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
ENVIRONMENT
DMIRS warns on shock wave
Pressure gauges on the gas regulators were also misread, which led to over-pressurisation.
10 October 2022
ENVIRONMENT
Worker prevents explosion
His quick and decisive emergency response ensured no-one was injured during the incident.
19 September 2022
ENVIRONMENT
School shaft program starts
Immediately targeting schools in Cue, Marble Bar and Yalgoo.
30 March 2022
ENVIRONMENT
Worker dies at Sino Iron
A 52-year-old maintenance contractor dead after an apparent fall.
18 September 2021
OPERATIONS
Spotter competency questioned
DMIRS said it was clear competency requirements for spotters were not well understood.
01 March 2021
POWER
Temp power problems
DMIRS says workers are at risk of electric shock from earthing cable damage on generators.
25 August 2020
ENVIRONMENT
Pitfalls of mining
Open pit wall work involves mechanical and rope access systems and is highly dangerous.
24 August 2020
ENVIRONMENT
Draft guidelines to be finalised by DMIRS
DMIRS will consider the feedback received.
07 January 2020
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