MineARC Systems, the market leader in the supply and manufacture of refuge chambers for over 20 years, has continued to take its emergency response offering to the next level; with a complete end-to-end solution for those moments in need.
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WA FIFO workers allowed to return to SA
Resources workers who are flying from Western Australia back to South Australia are allowed to enter despite facing tightened COVID-19 restrictions.
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ITW stops mining tyres from tiring out
Corrosion in wheel rims can lead to premature failure and increases the safety risks that must be considered when removing mining tyres from a damaged rim. Safe to Work speaks with ITW Polymers & Fluids about the importance of having the right corrosion inhibitor in mining fleets.
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AIOH trains fit testers with RESP-FIT program
Do you wear a respirator underground or do dusty jobs? Make sure your mask fits your face shape so there would be no leakages of contaminated air.
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Sandvik boosts safety with new Toro LH410
Sandvik has lifted the safety performance of the LH410 loader with the introduction of the Toro LH410, building on the strength of the former.
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Downer, Coates trial digital avoidance barrier
Downer has joined forces with Coates Hire and Sitech WA to trial a safety technology that prevents massive machinery entering restricted areas in real time.
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Chipatronic gives mining vehicles eyes everywhere
Safe to Work finds out how Chipatronic is visually arming mining companies with advanced camera systems designed to improve safety, productivity and compliance.
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ME SAFE’s long hole plug eliminates the hazard of lost drill rods in up holes
Lost drill rods in up holes are a common problem in underground mining. Current industry solutions to address this hazard have safety implications, are time consuming and expensive, and interrupt mine operations. ME SAFE has an answer to this problem.
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Bend-tech keeps watch from above for safety
Falling from heights is a particular hazard for workers in the mining industry, with falls, trips and slips accounting for 26,000 serious injury claims in 2019-20. Safe to Work speaks with Bend-tech Group about how a long-term fix is the best way to prevent falls on mine sites.
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South32 listed among Australia’s best workplaces for dads
South32 is the only resources company to feature in HBF's top 20 best Australian workplaces for new fathers in 2020.
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WA employers ordered to provide ‘superior’ chest scans
Western Australia has changed its regulations for diagnosing respirable crystalline silica, requiring employers to provide workers with a computed tomography scan instead of the conventional chest X-ray.
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Rio Tinto on guard against COVID-19 resurgence
Rio Tinto has declared a second consecutive year of zero fatalities in 2020, despite the changing conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Breaking barriers with next-gen TETRA radio
Terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) systems go beyond their traditional functions today, and thanks to the innovation of communication specialist Sepura, this extends to keeping mine workers safe while performing their jobs.
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Non-compliant refrigerant leads to truck explosion
A cabin explosion has occurred as a mine worker was driving a truck in an underground mine in Queensland.
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‘Super’ sensors to detect imminent danger
University of Southern Queensland mechanical engineer Toan Dinh has developed sensors that are five to 100 times smaller than the width of a single human hair to help prevent injuries and fatalities on mine sites.
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Overcoming the challenge of extreme temperatures
Heat stress management in mining, a sector highly exposed to hot climate conditions and the threats of climate change, is benefitting from the use of advanced technologies. Experts from the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists discuss the development.
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Harvest, Iristick to trial smarter safety glasses
Safety glasses are on the precipice of heightened technology advancement, with ASX-listed Harvest Technology Group and Belgium’s Iristick joining forces to trial industrial smart glasses.
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WA miners brace for extreme temperatures
WorkSafe Western Australia has cautioned employees against the risk of heat stress, or the more serious heat stroke, as the state prepares for temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius.
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NSW Regulator warns against plant maintenance hazard
A contract maintenance worker has sustained injuries after a workplace accident at Graymont’s Attunga open cut limestone mine near Tamworth, New South Wales.
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Sandvik to purchase DSI Underground in 10-figure deal
Sandvik is set to acquire Munich-headquartered underground mining solutions provider DSI Underground for €943 million ($1.5 billion).
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