Cadia air quality gets EPA tick of approval
The New South Wales Environmental Protection Agency said it has been “pleased” with Newmont’s work to bring the air quality at its Cadia gold mine within safe levels.
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Saying goodbye to dust
Eco-Road Hero provided technology to help a coal mine struggling to control dust on its haul roads, slashing reported dust in half and saving fuel costs.
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Where will the Lung Bus be in 2025?
Find out where the icare Lung Bus mobile clinic will be stopping across New South Wales in 2025 to offer free screenings for those who have worked around dust.
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NSW silica exposure prevention program to kick off in 2025
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has released a paper on compliance with the new crystalline silica provisions that came into effect on September 1.
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Precision blasting
BME takes a holistic approach to optimising its blasts to limit dust and fumes.
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Protecting lungs and minds: Skytec 3030V respirator with a purpose
Not only do Safety Mate’s Skytec 3030V P2 respirators protect workers from harmful fumes and particles, but a commitment to mental health awareness is intrinsic to the company’s values.
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Controlling belt conveyor dust at the source
The US Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has changed the rules on dust exposure, which may have ripple effects in Australia.
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Controlling dust, boosting safety: Dust-A-Side Australia
Dust-A-Side Australia wants to lead the charge when it comes to safety and dust control.
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A greener path
Eco-Road Hero is on a mission to pave a safer, greener, less dusty road on the way to the Australian mining industry’s environmentally conscious future.
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United on a clean-air front
United Safety and Survivability Corporation is a product partner of Sy-Klone International to help protect Australia’s miners from the hazards of respirable dust.
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Have your say on chemical exposure limits
Safe Work Australia will soon seek feedback on the proposed workplace exposure limits (WEL) for nine chemicals.
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A natural way to improve performance
Bind-X is bringing a dust control solution to Australian shores that could save megatonnes of CO2.
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Ensuring smooth operations
JSG Industrial Systems is boosting equipment longevity through the distribution of SKF’s single-line and progressive lubrication systems.
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How do small mines stack up on air quality?
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has released findings from an investigation into air quality, dust, and other airborne contaminants in the state’s small mines.
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Safeguarding miners from silica dust
Proactive prevention is key to mitigating silica dust exposure and ensuring miners’ safety.
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Queensland miners reach lung check milestone
A free lung check mobile health unit that aims to detect mine dust diseases has hit a major milestone, having screened more than 1000 former Queensland mine and quarry workers.
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Stronger silica laws coming into effect
Safe Work Australia has published amendments to model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations with the aim of strengthening protections for workers at risk of exposure to silica dust across all industries.
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Coal dust exposure heralds warning to mask up
Recent levels of respirable dust nearly four times the acceptable limit at a New South Wales open cut coal mine has caused the state regulator to issue a warning to operators.
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Martin Engineering debuts secondary conveyor belt cleaner
Martin Engineering has announced the next generation of secondary conveyor belt cleaners engineered to reduce dusty carryback and lower maintenance time.
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Global Road Technology and TotalEnergies Marketing Australia to showcase cutting-edge dust control solution
Global Road Technology (GRT) and TotalEnergies Marketing Australia will be showcasing its leading dust suppression solution at the upcoming 2024 Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference.
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