Prealene Khera, Author at Safe To Work

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Bulldozer incident spotlights stockpile risks

A recent incident at a Queensland coal mine, where a bulldozer sank into an open coal valve void without injuring the operator, has reinforced important safety lessons for managing stockpile operations. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 15, 2025, 8:34 amOctober 15, 2025 Comments Off 260

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Seal failure triggers excavator fire

An open-cut coal mine excavator caught fire following an oil leak from a high-pressure pump delivery hose, highlighting critical maintenance and safety lessons for the wider industry. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 15, 2025, 8:30 amOctober 15, 2025 Comments Off 221

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Workforce safety tops Rio Tinto’s priority list

Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its commitment to safety in its recent quarterly update, following the death of a contractor at the SimFer iron ore project in Guinea two months ago. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 15, 2025, 8:23 amOctober 15, 2025 Comments Off 320

Events, News

Ready, set, mine: WA Mining 2025 takes over Perth

Thousands of mining professionals are ready to converge at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre as the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining) 2025 officially kicks off its biggest edition yet. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 8, 2025, 10:09 amOctober 8, 2025 Comments Off 257

Features

Over-the-horizon safety: How ViPR’s Agentic AI is changing the game

ViPR is set to transform workplace safety with Agentic AI, software architecture that helps predict incidents before they occur. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 7, 2025, 5:22 pmOctober 7, 2025 Comments Off 262

Features

How ITM builds TRUST in the mining industry

TRUST ITM sensors are rising to meet a growing demand for real-time undercarriage component monitoring for mining equipment. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 7, 2025, 5:18 pmOctober 7, 2025 Comments Off 230

Events, News

Hancock recognised for safety leadership at Prospect Awards

Hancock Iron Ore has been recognised for its strong safety culture, taking home two major safety awards at last week’s Australian Mining Prospect Awards. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 1, 2025, 9:50 amOctober 1, 2025 Comments Off 267

Features

All stopes in sight, a Hovermap promise

Emesent’s autonomous mapping system has been a game-changer for underground stope mapping, making a difference at some of the world’s biggest mines. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 1, 2025, 9:42 amOctober 1, 2025 Comments Off 231

News

Moranbah forum to tackle longwall safety in mined-out areas

Critical lessons from recent safety events will be front and centre at an industry forum in Moranbah this November, as the underground coal sector sharpens its focus on gas and spontaneous combustion risks in a longwall goaf. Read More

Prealene KheraOctober 1, 2025, 8:54 amOctober 3, 2025 Comments Off 246

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Mining sector urged to reaffirm safety focus this October

National Safe Work Month has officially kicked off, with Safe Work Australia calling on all industries – including mining – to recommit to creating safer workplaces and sites. Now in its 16th year,
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Prealene KheraOctober 1, 2025, 8:50 amOctober 1, 2025 Comments Off 225

Features

Hexagon combats fatigue with Operator Alertness System

Hexagon has helped a Tasmanian base metal mine combat fatigue through its Operator Alertness System. Read More

Prealene KheraSeptember 24, 2025, 9:11 amSeptember 24, 2025 Comments Off 238

Features

Keeping cool under pressure with uvex boots

Keeping safe in hot and humid Australian work environments involves more than water and the right clothing. Read More

Prealene KheraSeptember 24, 2025, 9:04 amSeptember 24, 2025 Comments Off 395

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Mine rescue teams to face real-world pressure at SAMERC 2025

High-stakes rescue scenarios, tight teamwork, and zero room for error – that’s what mine rescue crews from across South Australia will be up against this October at the 2025 South Australian Mine Emergency Response Competition (SAMERC). Read More

Prealene KheraSeptember 23, 2025, 9:28 amSeptember 23, 2025 Comments Off 282

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Dozer-truck incident prompts safety reminder on control measure

A collision between a dozer and haul truck at a mine loading zone has prompted renewed calls for stronger segregation controls in high-traffic areas. Read More

Prealene KheraSeptember 23, 2025, 9:13 amSeptember 23, 2025 Comments Off 313

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Safety boost for critical Pilbara freight route

Pilbara Ports has completed Stage 5 of the Utah Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, reinforcing safety along one of the Pilbara’s busiest freight corridors. Read More

Prealene KheraSeptember 23, 2025, 8:55 amSeptember 24, 2025 Comments Off 206

News

Ravenswood gold mine achieves safety milestone

Queensland’s largest gold mine has proven its commitment to safety is truly worth its weight in gold by achieving a critical mental-wellbeing accreditation to support its workers. Read More

Prealene KheraSeptember 17, 2025, 8:53 amSeptember 17, 2025 Comments Off 409

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Glencore mine nabs gold in rescue challenge

Glencore’s Oaky Creek mine rescue team took top honours at the 2025 Queensland Mines Rescue Service Open Cut Challenge held at the Peak Downs mine last month, with the competition highlighting the team’s preparedness in emergency response situations. Read More

Prealene KheraSeptember 17, 2025, 8:45 amSeptember 17, 2025 Comments Off 263

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Dozer rollover puts operational risks back in focus

After a tracked dozer rolled onto its side during haul road construction at an open cut coal mine recently, the New South Wales Resources Regulator is reminding mine operators of the importance of identifying and managing known hazards in dozer operations. Read More

Prealene KheraSeptember 17, 2025, 8:36 amSeptember 17, 2025 Comments Off 330