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WorkSafe shuts down WA iron ore mine over emergency response failures

A Western Australian open-pit iron ore mine was temporarily shut down earlier this month after WorkSafe inspectors uncovered critical gaps in the site’s emergency response capabilities.

WorkSafe WA releases new tools to help mines better manage hazards and contractors

Western Australia’s mine operators have been handed a new suite of tools to help them comply with state workplace health and safety laws, following the release of updated guidance materials by WorkSafe WA.