The New South Wales Resources Regulator is working with mine operators to better manage chemical risks on sites under new work health and safety laws.
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Rock fall delays Mt Gibson activities at Koolan Island
Mt Gibson Iron is investigating a rock fall in the main pit of the Koolan Island iron ore mine in Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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Nivek’s lift assist stand lifting safety, efficiency to new heights
With an impressive reach of 3 metres high, the all new self-propelled lift assist (LA) stand can take the existing benefits of the LA40’s reduced manual handling, postural benefits, hand protection and fatigue reduction into the tyre bay and beyond, enabling fitters to use it for wheel, tyre, rim and suspension maintenance on even the biggest of machines.
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Anglo American to go carbon neutral by 2040
Anglo American is focussing on transitioning its portfolio to cleaner metals and minerals as part of the company's sustainability plan.
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Cowal mine fall blamed on removed guard rails
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has found that an accident at the Cowal gold mine in 2018 was caused by an attempt to access a scissor lift with removed guard rails.
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WA tightens silica, coal dust exposure standards
The Western Australian Government is set to halve the workplace exposure standards for crystalline silica and coal dust to reduce the risk of mine workers contracting lung diseases.
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Monadelphous achieves historic safety record
Monadelphous’ engineering construction division has recorded its strongest safety performance in the company’s history, with zero recordable injuries for 12 consecutive months during the 2020 financial year.
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Businesses operate with expired qualifications, licenses
Up to 85 per cent of companies have unknowingly let mandatory health and safety training qualifications and licenses expire or are missing evidence.
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WA health safety bill increases employer penalties
The Western Australian Government has passed its Work Health and Safety Bill through the Legislative Council.
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ABB, IBM to prevent against cyber attacks
ABB is combining its process control systems with IBM’s security platforms to help industrial operators to improve their security.
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ARC Skid facilitates personal communication on site
Aqura Products and Engineering has introduced a communications solution for remote mine workers in small camps that supports performance and wellbeing.
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Technology tools can change mining’s health and safety record
In this report, OSIsoft surveyed and reported back on health and safety in mining today. They wanted to know to what extent an audience from the mining sector felt the environment they work in could be improved and how far along are they to thinking about the next steps.
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QLD inspectorate urges coal miners to check FRAS equipment
Queensland’s chief inspectorate of coal mines is calling on site executives to audit fire resistant anti-static (FRAS) equipment after two products failed to meet fire and electrical resistance standards.
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ConSite Mine to improve machinery safety, life cycle
Hitachi and Wenco International Mining Systems have joined forces to create ConSite Mine, a program that allows operators to remotely monitor machines 24/7 using data analytics.
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Caterpillar enhances operator safety with Next Generation truck
Caterpillar has continued a 35-year tradition with the announcement of the newest 785 mining truck, the Next Generation Cat 785 which will be available from 2021.
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Anglo American launches world-first remote multi-pass drill
Anglo American has developed the world's first remote multi-pass drill at the Dawson coal mine in Queensland as it transitions to controlling the site from a remote operations centre.
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Rio Tinto strengthens safety processes to complete maintenance
Rio Tinto has continued a $75 million maintenance program at its Queensland aluminium refineries by implementing stringent safety screening and control processes.
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Anglo American sends mobile clinics to QLD regions
Heart of Australia’s medical clinics on wheels have visited the Queensland towns of Middlemount, Moura, Theodore and Banana for the first time.
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Seismic ground fall impacts St Barbara production
St Barbara has suffered a setback to its operations at the Gwalia gold mine after a fall of ground event at the Western Australian mine.
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QLD coal miner health checkups could face delays
Mandatory health assessments for Queensland's coal miners may experience interruptions due to COVID-19.
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