News
ABB strengthens safety in hoist operations
November 26, 2020Comments 0Switzerland-headquartered technology company ABB has launched a suite of mine hoist safety products that improves personnel and equipment safety in…
South32 to update procedures following Appin North accident
November 26, 2020Comments 0The New South Wales Resources Regulator has urged mining companies to complete a risk assessment on all plants when equipment…
Anglo American invests in Aquila safety tech boost
November 23, 2020Comments 0Anglo American plans to inject $240 million into the development of its Aquila coal mine in Queensland to set a…
IGO lifts safety focus following Nova accident
November 20, 2020Comments 0IGO has decreased its total recordable injury frequency following a fatality at its Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine in Western Australia last…
Features
Mining goes on a safety journey
November 25, 2020Comments 0The mining sector has experienced a shift change over the last 30 years in respect to incident response, personal protective…
Fenner Dunlop takes safety procedures full circle
November 23, 2020Comments 0Fenner Dunlop’s highest priority has always been safety due to the exposure its workers have to hazardous equipment and work…
Remote support drives a new way of working
November 19, 2020Comments 0ABB has developed an enhanced modus operandi that accelerates the detection and resolution of equipment failures at remote mine sites.…
An eye for (the safety of) eyes in mining
November 16, 2020Comments 0Personal Protective Equipment has been designed with the primary focus to reduce injuries. Safe to Work speaks with Australian experts…
Products
MaxiFlex Ultimate: Precision handling in dry environments
November 17, 2020Comments 0ATG MaxiFlex Ultimate gloves incorporate AD-APT to counter the key challenge of hot hands.
Slide Sledge multi-head hammer tips
July 15, 2020Comments 0Slide Sledge’s unique tips are specifically designed for your unique applications. Our specialty tips ensure you effectively navigate areas traditional…
The future of hearing protection: ACS PRO27
July 08, 2020Comments 0Certified Class 5 AS/NZS1270: For exceptional sound reduction in dangerously loud high frequency environments.
Slide Sledge multi-head hammer
June 16, 2020Comments 0The powerful Multi-Head Hammers reduce dangerous, time-consuming hammer and chisel jobs to a one man, one tool operation.
Resources
Technology tools can change mining's health and safety record
September 14, 2020Comments 0OSIsoft has released survey results relating to health and safety in mining. The company sought to understand to what extent…
Consider different eye protection options for the workplace
September 07, 2020Comments 0Many Australians work in industries that carry a high risk of eye injury. The two main causes of eye injuries…
Fifty-seven of the worst tailings disasters over the last 20 years
August 24, 2020Comments 0Learn about the dangers and risks associated with tailings when not properly monitored and managed.
Global mining technology group secures advanced remote worker management
August 03, 2020Comments 0Sandvik Rock Tools has streamlined their employee safety monitoring process by using JESI remote worker management software. Employees must undertake…