The risks associated with the Mining and Resources Industry can be more complex than other industries. With work carried out in remote and often unwelcoming environmental conditions, you and your employees may be potentially exposed to life threatening and dangerous situations or occasional large scale incidents on the job.
Common Risks in the Mining Industry
Some of the most common risks faced by businesses in the Mining and Resource industry include:
- Land cave-ins
- Flood
- Workers’ compensation
- Ongoing health risks including dust and mercury inhalation, manual handling injuries and musculoskeletal disorders
- Gas explosions or chemical leakage
- Professional negligence claims made against you
- Machinery breakdown
- Injury or death due to heavy loads or falls
- Being hit by moving objects or machinery
- Cyber incidents from increased digital transformation in the sector
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How Westminster Coverforce Can Help
At Westminster Coverforce, we have a solid understanding of the complexity of your industry and the risks mining businesses face every day. Our team will partner with you to deliver expert risk advice and a reliable insurance policy to protect your business.
For more information or to arrange cover, please contact our team at 08 6210 8888. Alternatively, you can simply fill out the quote form below and one of our insurance brokers will get in touch with you shortly.
