FSP Australia

  As a significant contributor to a nation’s economy, the mining industry not only brings billions of dollars to the national treasury but also generates employment opportunities. With this great potential also comes significant responsibility. Working conditions on mines have the potential to be hazardous. Personnel safety is a pressing concern within the mining industry. Records of these accidents have been well documented. Some of the Common Mining Site Accidents Are: Mining is a high-risk activity that can cause severe casualties and cost millions. Some of the most common mining site accidents include: Trips and falls Powered haulage – vehicle roll-overs  Injury from flying debris and rocks Electrocution  Burns  Power Haulage Safety – How Are Personnel at Risk of Injuries? Accidents involving powered haulage such as light vehicles, locomotives or trucks are common on mining sites. In a  recent accident , a runaway light vehicle struck and injured a worker. This raises serious conce

With over 10.4 per cent share of the Australian economy, mining is a major contributor to the overall national GDP. It employs over 0.13 million Australian blue and white collar workers in roles with varying degrees of difficulty and danger. Over the years, authorities have formulated a strict legislative framework to improve the health and safety of the personnel working on mining sites. However, it remains one of the higher-risk industries to work in. According to an estimate, the mining industry has the third highest fatality rate, with nine workers dying yearly in the country. Potential Risk Areas on Mining Sites: Mining and quarrying involve high-level risk activities that can cause fatal injuries to employees and people in the vicinity. In addition, accidents can damage the site’s expensive machinery or powered haulage. Some of the potential hazards are: Ground failure/rock fall Mobile plant roll-overs and collision Fire and/or explosion, including plant fire, misfires, and wild