News
Mental health initiative expands FIFO reach
March 01, 2021Comments 0A Shinema bus project comprising an old Toyota coaster bus and cinema screen is planning to travel through more towns…
WA probes East Kimberley iron ore spill
March 01, 2021Comments 0The Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is investigating a discharge of turbid water from the Ridges…
Thiess, Glencore leverage real time dust control
February 26, 2021Comments 0Thiess has worked with Glencore to develop a range of controls that ensure dust, noise and blasting emission impacts at…
South32 incident reveals communication gaps
February 25, 2021Comments 0The NSW Resources Regulator has laid out its recommendations for winder rope removals following a dangerous incident at South32’s Appin…
Features
Human vibration: addressing a less spoken about hazard
March 01, 2021Comments 0Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists experts reveal what mining companies can do to mitigate human vibration exposure and reduce back…
Shining a light on mining’s hazardous environment
February 26, 2021Comments 0J.W. Speaker has disrupted the status quo for lighting technologies, becoming the go-to company producing many of the world-first LED ...
Kal Tire breaks down barriers for trainee technicians
February 22, 2021Comments 0As a registered training organisation, Kal Tire is investing in its next wave of tyre technicians, preparing them with the…
ITW stops mining tyres from tiring out
February 02, 2021Comments 0Corrosion in wheel rims can lead to premature failure and increases the safety risks that must be considered when removing…
Products
Bollé Safety’s Cobra makes a Spectacle
March 01, 2021Comments 0A significant reason for not wearing the correct eyewear is due to the unsuitability of the eyewear for the conditions…
ATG gloves: MaxiFlex, MaxiCut, MaxiDry, MaxiChem
February 15, 2021Comments 0With focus on innovation and quality, ATG designs, develops and manufactures gloves that enhance the performance of the most sophisticated…
Lift assist stand takes safety, efficiency to new heights
February 01, 2021Comments 0With an impressive reach of three metres high, the all new self-propelled lift assist (LA) stand by Nivek Industries can…
MaxiCut Ultra: Assured protection for cut environments
January 19, 2021Comments 0A worker’s hands are their most valuable asset, which is why they have to be protected to the greatest extent. The ...
Resources
Custom made earplugs for quality rest
February 23, 2021Comments 0Sleeping well is not only vital to staying healthy, but can have a huge impact on one’s work life.
Hearing loss: A commonly reported injury in the mining industry
December 08, 2020Comments 0Protecting workers from hearing damage is critical and finding the right hearing protection products, often a custom-made solution, can be…
CoolVest turns heatstroke from fatal to treatable condition
December 03, 2020Comments 0With the right equipment heatstroke is an immediately treatable condition. However, heatstroke can have disastrous long-term consequences on health if…
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…