News
Weir Minerals pushes lifting game to another level
August 09, 2019Comments 0Weir Minerals has designed specialised lifting tools for safer maintenance of slurry pump parts in response to the progressively increasing…
BHP pledges to largest safety undertaking in NSW
August 09, 2019Comments 0BHP’s Mt Arthur coal mine near Muswellbrook has committed the largest safety undertaking accepted in New South Wales following a…
Light meals rated best way to stay alert at night
August 09, 2019Comments 0A research study by the University of South Australia has found that a simple snack is the best choice for…
KCGM enhances flexible work arrangements
August 06, 2019Comments 0KCGM has made significant changes to its parental leave policy, allowing employees to take up to 22 weeks paid parental…
Features
Breathing quality air underground
August 15, 2019Comments 0Ventilation controls remain a core risk management area at underground mine sites, especially at a time when pneumoconiosis, or black…
No doom and gloom: Dust control in action
August 15, 2019Comments 0Machine operators have direct contact with the air they breathe inside the cabins. Though the work environment is inescapable, it…
Taking water back to the environment
August 09, 2019Comments 0CSIRO senior principal research scientist Grant Douglas has brought a double-edged sword to wastewater treatment – a critical part of…
Machinery innovation aims to enhance underground environment
August 09, 2019Comments 0International equipment manufacturers and Australian companies alike are showing their commitment to changing the underground mining environment.
Products
Lifline Easyhire works with Queensland Rail
August 13, 2019Comments 0Lifline Easyhire has recently supplied Queensland Rail with a BTS Electric Hydraulic Trailer to solve a working at heights problem.
Ecotek combines biodegradability with performance
July 19, 2019Comments 0Australia’s leading supplier of hand and eye protection, Safety Mate, brings unprecedented innovation to the disposable work glove with Ecotek…
Rush+ Small – More than meets the eye
July 15, 2019Comments 0Safety glasses generally come in one size fits all. However, with so many different face shapes, it can be difficult…
Metso concave carousels tested by experts
June 19, 2019Comments 0Metso provides a set of special tools for the replacement of crushers’ mantel and concave liners, including concave ...
Resources
Marketing mine safety: How to effectively sell safety products to the mining industry
August 13, 2018Comments 0When promoting safety products to the mining industry there are a number of strategies that advertisers can use to reach…
Managing risk: The architecture of safety at Kal Tire
July 11, 2018Comments 0A global leader in the field of mining tyres, Kal Tire delivers customised solutions that ensure maximum productivity and safety…
XLR® POWERED Engine Air Intake Precleaner & Pre-Filtration Technology
July 09, 2018Comments 0World’s first and only XLR® (Extra Low Restriction) Engine Air In- take Powered Precleaner and Pre- Filtration Technology!
Injuries in the workplace from hazardous substances: Minimising risks and impact
July 09, 2018Comments 0In Australia, burns are the sixth leading cause of workplace injury, with roughly 2,500 claims made per year. A new…