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South Australia overhauls explosives laws

A major overhaul of South Australia’s explosives legislation has passed Parliament, updating a bill first adopted in 1936.

Anglo American workers collaborate to reimagine safety

Anglo American has collaborated with frontline workers to develop a new fatal risk management (FRM) program, one free of ‘another …
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Managing mental health in the age of automation

Increasing automation is giving rise to more workers operating alongside collaborative robots, but a new study suggests the psychosocial effects …
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This week’s mine safety incident wrap-up

Mine safety incidents at NSW open cut and underground coal mines, as well as an underground metals mine, have drawn …
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Extreme heatwave warnings for NT miners

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a forecast for extreme heatwave conditions over parts of the Northern Territory in the …
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New industrial manslaughter laws come into effect

On October 2 2024, changes to the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 came into effect that make industrial manslaughter …

SAFETY PROCESSES

WaterGasRenew

Next-level dust detection and measurement platform

WaterGasRenew’s new condition-monitoring range captures real-time data in one easy-to-use platform.
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How do small mines stack up on air quality?

The New South Wales Resources Regulator has released findings from an investigation into air quality, dust, and other airborne contaminants …

Ensuring worker safety while supporting mental health

Safety Mate’s Skytec 3030V respirator is protecting workers when they need it most.
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Taking collision avoidance to the next level

Epiroc is simplifying safety above and below the ground.
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Regulator releases Grosvenor fire report

For most of July this year, a fire blazed underground at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland, prompting one …
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National Safe Work Month kicks off

This National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia is encouraging all Australians to make safety their business.

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Take action against welding fume exposure

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Emergency rescue teams flock south for safety

Looking back to stay ahead

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Martin Engineering celebrates 80 years of innovation

More than just a guard

A professional safety inspection considers a third-party perspective that can be overlooked. Image: Martin Engineering

Measuring workplace training results

Safety regulation

Queensland gets new mine safety leadership

Queensland mine safety
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health and Resources Safety and …

Uptick in pressurised incidents draws Regulator attention

Over the past 18 months there has been an increase in incidents involving pressurised systems in New South Wales mines.

What can be learned from Cadia loader fire

The New South Wales Resources Regulator has published its findings from an investigation into a fire at Newmont’s Cadia gold …

Products

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Redefining fire suppression systems for mining

MusterFire International is on a mission to redefine fire suppression systems for the mining industry and enable miners to keep …
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Boosting workplace safety in industrial settings with Tennant cleaning equipment

Across Australia this month, industries are placing extra emphasis on workplace safety in recognition of National Safe Work Month.
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Revolutionising recycling: Mechanix Wear introduces RevUp

Last month Mechanix Wear attended the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety conference (QMIHSC), where it launched its Speedknit Eco …
Navigator X

Navigator X: The next generation of eye protection

The Navigator X eyewear range is providing workers in all industries with uncompromising protection while ensuring comfort and style.

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WA resources diversity continues to grow

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New Rinehart mine brings jobs to WA

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Boosting future success at WA Mining

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What’s on this October for Safe Work Month

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NSW coal mine near-miss a timely reminder

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Prospect Awards finalists announced

The 2024 finalists for the Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been released, highlighting some of the best and brightest the resources sector …
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MinRes Air takes to the skies

Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) new internal airline, MinRes Air, has taken to the skies for the first time with the inaugural …

Safety Mate’s GreenTek glove range just got greener

Safety Mate is kicking goals when it comes to supplying sustainably produced gloves to workers in Australia.
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What are the safety values of autonomous mining vehicles?

As Rio Tinto reopens the rail line on which one of its driverless trains derailed last week, the injury-free incident has highlighted the potential safety benefits of …

Being smart about safety

With its strong focus on keeping workers safe, Epiroc understands that digital solutions can help maintain an efficient, safe and …