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Managing mental health in the age of automation

Increasing automation is giving rise to more workers operating alongside collaborative robots, but a new study suggests the psychosocial effects must be considered if workers are to enjoy the full spectrum of benefits technology has to offer. Read More

Kelsie Tibben2 hours agoOctober 9, 2024 Comments Off 35

Australian, Automation and robotics, Events, Innovation, News

Boosting future success at WA Mining

With less than three weeks to go before the 2024 WA Mining Conference and Exhibition (WA Mining), the industry is gearing up to for the state’s premier technology event to return to Perth. Read More

Kelsie TibbenSeptember 24, 2024, 9:21 amSeptember 24, 2024 Comments Off 127

Automation and robotics, Features, Safety systems and solutions, Safety technology, Surface operations, Underground operations, Work health and safety

Like a beast

Nivek Industries’ Beast of Burden – BOB – heavy-load carriers can be adapted to meet mining customers’ specific requirements. Read More

Kelsie TibbenSeptember 20, 2024, 2:18 pmSeptember 20, 2024 Comments Off 315

Automation and robotics, Innovation, News, Safety events and incidents, Underground operations

Autonomous machinery protects workers in longwall fire

A fire broke out at an underground coal mine longwall in New South Wales last week, with no workers injured thanks to autonomous machinery. Read More

Kelsie TibbenSeptember 10, 2024, 9:14 amSeptember 10, 2024 Comments Off 224

Automation and robotics, Digitalisation and smart mines, Innovation, News, Safety technology, Software, Underground operations

Newmont to roll out global autonomous fleet

Newmont will begin rolling out more autonomous haul trucks, drill rigs, and graders following a trial to boost the technology capabilities of its Cadia mine in New South Wales. Read More

Kelsie TibbenAugust 13, 2024, 9:37 amAugust 13, 2024 Comments Off 187

Automation and robotics, News, Safety systems and solutions, Safety technology

Anglo American embraces remote dozer operations

Anglo American is training its dozer operators in remote control technology at the Capcoal coal Complex in Queensland. Read More

Kelsie TibbenJuly 18, 2024, 9:17 amJuly 18, 2024 Comments Off 156

HazardAVERT provides proximity detection coverage out to 50m. Image: Strata

Automation and robotics, Features, Safety systems and solutions

Betting safety on a sure thing

Strata Worldwide’s HazardAVERT is a proven and dependable collision avoidance solution. Read More

Kelsie TibbenJuly 16, 2024, 1:15 pmJuly 16, 2024 Comments Off 144

Automation and robotics, Features, Repair and maintenance, Work health and safety

A fitter’s best friend

Nivek Industries is keeping workers safe and improving maintenance times with Big TED. Read More

Timothy BondMay 22, 2024, 3:13 pmMay 22, 2024 Comments Off 165

Automation and robotics, News

BHP train drivers welcome greater control over rosters

BHP train drivers will receive $40,000 in bonus payments and greater control over their rosters. Read More

Timothy BondMay 22, 2024, 9:12 amMay 22, 2024 Comments Off 367

Automation and robotics, Features, Repair and maintenance, Safety systems and solutions

Nivek’s helping hand

Nivek Industries’ lift assist arm is keeping workers safe from fatigue during maintenance. Read More

Timothy BondMarch 22, 2024, 1:54 pmMarch 22, 2024 Comments Off 647

Automation and robotics, News

World-first autonomous road trains to hit the Pilbara

Minerals Resources (MinRes) and Hexagon AB are teaming up to deliver a fleet of 120 fully autonomous road trains for the company’s Onslow iron ore project in the Pilbara. Read More

Timothy BondDecember 13, 2023, 9:17 amDecember 13, 2023 Comments Off 618

Automation and robotics, Features, Safety events and incidents, Safety systems and solutions, Work health and safety

Safeguarding automation against a fire

The Muster fire suppression system is protecting autonomous assets on mine sites. Read More

Timothy BondNovember 22, 2023, 3:40 pmNovember 22, 2023 Comments Off 352

Automation and robotics, Digitalisation and smart mines, Features, Surface operations

Revolutionising safety through vehicle autonomy

Safety is key in the demanding world of mining, where the working environment is often hazardous and requires long shifts operating heavy equipment.
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Staff WriterOctober 18, 2023, 8:36 amOctober 18, 2023 Comments Off 798

Automation and robotics, Features, Products, Safety systems and solutions

Thinking big

Nivek introduced TED in 2011. Now its big brother has joined the market.
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Timothy BondOctober 13, 2023, 3:33 pmOctober 13, 2023 Comments Off 932

Automation and robotics, Features, Innovation, News, Surface operations, Underground operations, Work health and safety

Accelerating the future of safety

Epiroc has set itself the ambitious goal of zero injuries by 2030, which it plans to achieve via a threefold approach to mine safety. Read More

Timothy BondSeptember 28, 2023, 4:00 pmSeptember 28, 2023 Comments Off 344

Automation and robotics, Features, Innovation, Personal protective equipment, Safety systems and solutions, Software, Work health and safety

Smart safety simplified

Bodytrak is an intelligent safety solution guarding mine workers against heat stress, fatigue and excessive noise. Read More

Timothy BondSeptember 5, 2023, 3:30 pmSeptember 19, 2023 Comments Off 291

Automation and robotics, Digitalisation and smart mines, Features, Innovation

Bringing a rounded view to safety

Hexagon’s Collision Avoidance System has added upgrades to help make mines safer than ever before. Read More

Timothy BondJuly 27, 2023, 3:41 pmOctober 5, 2023 Comments Off 376

Automation and robotics, Features, Mental health, News, Safety analysis, Safety events and incidents, Training, Work health and safety

Don’t sleep on fatigue

Workplace fatigue is an insidious threat, and the scope of an employer’s liability in related injuries is broad. But steps can be taken to mitigate risks. Read More

Timothy BondJuly 10, 2023, 8:23 amJuly 10, 2023 Comments Off 859

autonomy, autonomous, rio, driverless, train, safety

Automation and robotics, ESG, News, Research and development, Safety analysis, Safety events and incidents, Safety insights, Safety regulation, Safety systems and solutions, Safety technology, Work health and safety

What are the safety values of autonomous mining vehicles?

As Rio Tinto reopens the rail line on which one of its driverless trains derailed last week, the injury-free incident has highlighted the potential safety benefits of autonomous mining vehicles. Read More

Timothy BondJune 27, 2023, 9:23 amJune 27, 2023 Comments Off 752

conveyor, belt, mine, coal, accident, hazard

Automation and robotics, Industry Safety Bulletin, News, Repair and maintenance, Safety analysis, Safety events and incidents, Safety insights, Safety processes, Safety regulation, Safety systems and solutions, Training, Underground operations, Work health and safety

Serious conveyor accident caused by poor supervision

Resources Safety and Health Queensland safety bulletin has released findings into an incident which occurred at a coal mine in late 2021, when a worker was seriously injured by a conveyor belt. Read More

Timothy BondJune 20, 2023, 9:05 amJune 20, 2023 Comments Off 480

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