PPE for welding

When sparks fly and bolts fail, safety takes the hit—hard lessons from the frontline as mines face fire, shocks, and boom lift chaos

Three dangerous incidents in New South Wales mining operations – and two tragic fatalities overseas – have once again sharpened focus on frontline safety risks and the critical role of systems, supervision, and situational awareness.

By Staff Writer on May 26, 2025
Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Incident Reporting, Emergency Response, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Mines & Projects, Case Studies
Australia, Queensland, Bowen Basin, New South Wales, Hunter Valley, Illawarra Region, Central West Region, North America
Energy Minerals, Coal (Thermal and Metallurgical), Construction Materials