News
Electrification gains priority on mining agenda
July 22, 2019Comments 0A growing number of companies globally are looking to electrify their mines as an attractive way to reduce costs, improve ...
BHP declares 'early wins' on the back of automation
July 22, 2019Comments 0BHP has implemented “transformational” technologies that drive safer operations across its Western Australian mine sites, including the Jimblebar and Yandi…
Queensland safety inspections get slap on the wrist
July 22, 2019Comments 0Queensland Government figures have revealed the state has slashed the number of mine inspections by 400 in the past four…
NSW mines improve compliance rates in 2019
July 22, 2019Comments 0The New South Wales Resources Regulator have completed 112 unannounced inspections at coal, metalliferous and quarrying operations across the state.
Features
Approaching underground safety from the surface
July 16, 2019Comments 0Contact with chemicals, dangerous equipment and unpredictable surfaces all exist in underground mines, but Minova has found a way to…
Controlling the safety risks of tyre management
July 16, 2019Comments 0Mine site tyre management presents a series of safety concerns that must be mitigated to avoid injury. Safe to Work…
Walking safely at mine sites
July 11, 2019Comments 0It is the responsibility of both the employer and employee to ensure that the correct PPE is worn in the…
How drug testing kits contribute to site safety
July 01, 2019Comments 0Substance abuse can be a recipe for disaster in any workplace. Not only can this result in production issues associated…
Products
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 ...
Bolle rolls out Iluka safety glasses
June 12, 2019Comments 0Bollé Safety puts the comfort of users on top of its priority. This is imminent in their new model –…
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…