SAFETY

Oaky North workers were in 'line of fire', RSHQ says

RSHQ said no-go zones or exclusion zones must be established, especially before maintenance tasks

 Glencore's Oaky Creek mine in Queensland.

Glencore's Oaky Creek mine in Queensland. | Credits: Glencore

Resources Safety and Health Queensland says protocols concerning no-go zones, towing procedures, and hazard controls must be enforced by mine operators after four tragic fatalities occurred in the state...

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