News
WA employers ordered to provide 'superior' chest scans
January 21, 2021Comments 0Western Australia has changed its regulations for diagnosing respirable crystalline silica, requiring employers to provide workers with a computed tomography…
Rio Tinto on guard against COVID-19 resurgence
January 20, 2021Comments 0Rio Tinto has declared a second consecutive year of zero fatalities in 2020, despite the changing conditions brought on by…
Sexual harassment taskforce launched for mining
January 20, 2021Comments 0The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is introducing a taskforce to respond to sexual harassment in the mining sector, expanding…
Non-compliant refrigerant leads to truck explosion
January 18, 2021Comments 0A cabin explosion has occurred as a mine worker was driving a truck in an underground mine in Queensland.
Features
LSM sets OH&S standards in cabin dust exposure
January 20, 2021Comments 0LSM managing director Peter Woodford explains how the company is helping miners breathe easier, providing operator comfort and ensuring their…
Breaking barriers with next-gen TETRA radio
January 18, 2021Comments 0Terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) systems go beyond their traditional functions today, and thanks to the innovation of communication specialist Sepura,…
Overcoming the challenge of extreme temperatures
January 11, 2021Comments 0Heat stress management in mining, a sector highly exposed to hot climate conditions and the threats of climate change, is…
Australia paves way to autonomous mining
January 04, 2021Comments 0BHP principal, mining systems in technology, Chirag Sathe expands on the vision for autonomous mining to bring greater safety to…
Products
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 ...
Lift Assist stand lifting safety and efficiency to completely new heights
December 03, 2020Comments 0With an impressive reach of 3 metres high, the all new self-propelled Lift Assist (LA) stand by Nivek Industries can…
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…
Resources
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…
Wake up to driver fatigue monitoring
September 08, 2020Comments 0Operators, regulators, authorities – be it in relation to on-road or off-road vehicles – have acknowledged the inherent risks of…