Safety processes

Features, News, Products, Work health and safety

Safer steps for slippery surfaces

Thousands of Australians suffer from slips, trips and falls every year in the workplace with the latest data from Safe Work Australia revealing that 23% of serious claims are due to injuries that fall within this category. Read More

Staff WriterApril 20, 2023, 9:46 amApril 20, 2023 Comments Off 1134

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News, Resources, Safety regulation

Call to renew practising certificates in NSW

The NSW Resources Regulator recently announced that holders of practising certificates can now renew them up to 6 months before the 5 year expiry date. Read More

Staff WriterApril 19, 2023, 1:41 pmApril 19, 2023 Comments Off 665

News, Work health and safety

Rubber supplier charged after fatality

WorkSafe Victoria has charged a Dandenong South rubber product manufacturer after a worker was fatally struck on the head by a machine component. Read More

Staff WriterApril 13, 2023, 10:38 amApril 13, 2023 Comments Off 824

Features, Mental health, News, Work health and safety

Out of site, out of mind

It can be hard to see past the dozers and draglines, but it’s important to consider the health and wellbeing of the mining industry’s office-based players. Read More

Staff WriterApril 6, 2023, 4:18 pmApril 6, 2023 Comments Off 625

News, Products, Safety systems and solutions, Surface operations

Elevating conveyor safety

The critical role that conveyors play across all industries is undisputed. Whether it’s in a factory or out at a mine, conveyors offer an efficient solution for moving products from one place to another. Read More

Staff WriterApril 6, 2023, 2:45 pmApril 6, 2023 Comments Off 1424

Features, News, Personal protective equipment, Products, Underground operations

The Wisdom 3A miners cap lamp shines the way

The Wisdom 3A cordless LED cap lamp from Perfect Image is a water resistant, USB rechargeable unit that has a nickel adjustable bracket and is powered by 2 x Panasonic 3.5-volt Li-ion batteries. Read More

Staff WriterApril 3, 2023, 8:45 amApril 4, 2023 Comments Off 909

News, Work health and safety

NSW resources regulator asks: “Are you a small mine?”

From 2 July 2023, a range of new mining lease conditions will apply in New South Wales to all small mines and replace existing rehabilitation and environmental management conditions on current leases. Read More

Staff WriterMarch 31, 2023, 12:56 pmApril 4, 2023 Comments Off 977

Features, Safety regulation

Regulations around the country

Australia’s success in mining is underpinned by low rates of injury and loss of life, due in large part to the efforts of the various state and territory industry regulators and their management of effective regulations. Read More

Ashley PerryJanuary 24, 2023, 10:30 amMarch 9, 2023 Comments Off 966

Features, Surface operations

Maintaining the Pit Viper is a team effort

Epiroc’s drill rig is a robust and reliable piece of equipment, reinforced by a team-based approach to maintenance that embraces safety while achieving reductions in downtime. Read More

Ashley PerryJanuary 19, 2023, 9:02 amMarch 9, 2023 Comments Off 872

News, Safety regulation

Regulations on psychosocial risks adopted for WA mining

New Work Health and Safety regulations for the control of psychosocial risks are now in place, making it illegal not to specifically deal with these risks in workplaces across Western Australia. Read More

Ashley PerryJanuary 5, 2023, 11:04 amMarch 9, 2023 Comments Off 1021

News, Safety regulation

Culture and protocols key to mining blast safety

A recent global safety report indicates a gradual but steady improvement in mine safety and for blasting operations a strong safety culture and clear protocols are critical. Read More

Ashley PerryOctober 7, 2022, 10:23 amMarch 9, 2023 Comments Off 577

News, Safety regulation

DMIRS announces finalists in safety awards

The Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has recently announced the 2022 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards finalists, recognising outstanding solutions and innovations to specific workplace health and safety problems. Read More

Ashley PerrySeptember 29, 2022, 10:19 amMarch 9, 2023 Comments Off 653

Dust management, Features

A customer-focused approach to dust management

Effective dust management is an important operational consideration for Australia’s large and complex resources and construction industries. Read More

Ashley PerrySeptember 19, 2022, 2:24 pmMarch 9, 2023 Comments Off 619

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News, Safety regulation

Safety recommendations for structural welding

Western Australian mine safety inspectors have identified serious issues, and made several safety recommendations, relating to the performance and management of on-site structural welding. Read More

Ashley PerryAugust 9, 2022, 4:10 pmMarch 9, 2023 Comments Off 1020

News, Safety regulation

Mine safety management system minimises risk

WorkSafe Mines Safety has published the ‘Code of practice: Mine Safety Management Systems’ to help operators establish and implement a mine safety management system (MSMS). Read More

Lewis CrossJuly 11, 2022, 5:18 pmMarch 9, 2023 Comments Off 954

News, Safety regulation

Mining workforce safety study receives successful tender

WA Mines and Petroleum and Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston has announced the successful tender for a landmark study into workplace and mental health across the state’s mining sector.
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Tom ParkerMay 5, 2022, 10:22 amMarch 9, 2023 0 819

Features, Underground operations

Charging towards better battery operations

With a global shift towards decarbonisation, original equipment manufacturer Epiroc is at the forefront of providing battery electric solutions for the mining and resources industry.
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Michael PhilippsJanuary 23, 2022, 7:53 pmMarch 9, 2023 0 850

News, Software

Sandvik enhances skills with excavation software

Sandvik has released a new version of its iSURE (intelligent Sandvik underground rock excavation) software to improve operators' grasp of drilling and blasting.
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Nickolas ZakhariaApril 9, 2021, 2:45 pmMarch 9, 2023 0 743

Safety processes

Safer steps for slippery surfaces

Call to renew practising certificates in NSW

Rubber supplier charged after fatality

Out of site, out of mind

Elevating conveyor safety

The Wisdom 3A miners cap lamp shines the way

NSW resources regulator asks: “Are you a small mine?”

Regulations around the country

Maintaining the Pit Viper is a team effort

Regulations on psychosocial risks adopted for WA mining

Culture and protocols key to mining blast safety

DMIRS announces finalists in safety awards

A customer-focused approach to dust management

Safety recommendations for structural welding

Mine safety management system minimises risk

Mining workforce safety study receives successful tender

Charging towards better battery operations

Sandvik enhances skills with excavation software

Kal Tire technology drives safer tyre services

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