A coal miner in Queensland has avoided serious injury after being struck by a rotating dragline – a type of large excavator used in surface mining – while conducting cable relocation works.
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Fly-in, fly out (FIFO) workers will now be able to fly directly from Australia’s east coast to Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Wodgina and Ken’s Bore mine sites in Western Australia.
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Johnson Industries, an expert in industrial brake systems, discusses how it keeps some of the most important equipment in Australian mining operating safely and efficiently.
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MASPRO is helping its customers optimise the performance and safety of their mobile mining equipment with aftermarket spare parts and upgrades.
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Australia’s mining capital is in the midst of a scorching heat wave with temperatures nearing 50°C. Safe to Work takes a look at how workers can keep cool and stay safe.
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Recent news from Western Australia regarding a silicosis case at a gold mine has prompted dust control and mining firm Global Road Technology (GRT) to caution the mining industry around any complacency around the dangers of silica dust.
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NHP’s TemRack iR is enabling workers to rack air circuit breakers outside of the switchboard room, keeping them safe from arc flashes and other electrical risks.
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Resources Safety and Health Queensland is investigating a tragic accident that occurred at the Saraji south coal mine in Queensland on Monday afternoon.
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Following the rescue of a South Australian man who spent 24 hours trapped in a Coober Pedy opal mine, Safe to Work takes a closer look at safety in one of Australia’s most iconic industries.
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