Calls for strengthened communications on site
The New South Wales regulator has said procedure is key after after a worker was hit by a loader at an underground metalliferous mine.
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Multi-dimensional collision avoidance
Hexagon’s thorough approach to safety is keeping mining personnel and assets protected from collisions with vehicles, pedestrians and objects.
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Regulator calls for greater procedure after worker fractures leg
A worker at an open cut coal mine in New South Wales has suffered a fractured tibia and fibula after a poly pipe slipped, prompting regulator calls for clearer procedure.
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Anglo American embraces remote dozer operations
Anglo American is training its dozer operators in remote control technology at the Capcoal coal Complex in Queensland.
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Betting safety on a sure thing
Strata Worldwide’s HazardAVERT is a proven and dependable collision avoidance solution.
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Mine overhauls safety protocols after conveyor incident
A Western Australian mine has increased safety measures and training after a worker’s arm became briefly trapped in a conveyor.
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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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Enhancing operator experience
Komatsu’s automation solution is improving safety and operational efficiency at Centennial Coal’s Mandalong mine in NSW.
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Fire extinguishing underway at Grosvenor
Anglo American has released drone footage of works being undertaken to snuff out a fire that has been burning at its Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland for nearly two weeks.
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Anglo to continue paying Grosvenor workers
Anglo American has confirmed it will continue to pay Grosvenor workers while efforts to quell the ongoing fire at its Central Queensland coal mine continues.
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Boosting safety with equipment reviews
In the mining game, safety is everything. Keeping our gear in top shape is a huge part of that. But finding a good spot to review heavy vehicle equipment? That’s been tough. Enter the Torqn app – making reviews easy and centralising info in one place.
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An overturned truck and an avoided explosion
A truck driver has escaped serious injury with minor scrapes after an articulated tip truck overturned at an industrial minerals site in New South Wales this week.
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New study on protecting welders from ozone
The results of a new Australian scientific study have now been released to help employers understand the risks to their workers and fulfil their legal responsibilities as it relates to reducing ozone exposure to as low as reasonably practicable in welding environments.
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Workers safe amidst ongoing Grosvenor fire
Anglo American has suspended production at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland after an underground coal gas fire broke out on the weekend.
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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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Bringing superior protection and comfort to construction sites and mines
One in five Australians experience signs and symptoms of mental ill-health every year, yet more than half of them don’t reach out for help.
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Warning from regulator after explosive close call
A NSW regulator has called for greater awareness during pre-checks after two separate underground mines reported preventable incidents.
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Safety communication simplified with Torqn
Discover how Torqn revolutionises safety updates in mining and construction.
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A legacy name treading new ground
Tough work environments like mine sites demand the toughest of footwear. Fortunately for the industry, Oliver Footwear is rising to the challenge.
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Fire suppression for mega-class mining vehicles
Single-agent fire safety solutions can simplify installation, activation and clean-up when protecting heavy-duty industrial mobile equipment, according to Johnson Controls.
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