Measuring workplace training results
Martin Engineering asks the question: Is your goal to get a return on your investment when undertaking required training hours?
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How can miners escape the line of fire?
In New South Wales over the past month, there have been two significant incidents involving recoiling metal from slings and ropes.
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Revolutionising recycling: Mechanix Wear introduces RevUp
Last month Mechanix Wear attended the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety conference (QMIHSC), where it launched its Speedknit Eco range of knitted gloves as well as its new recycling program, RevUp.
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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.
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NSW coal mine near-miss a timely reminder
A light vehicle narrowly avoided a collision with a haul truck at a New South Wales open cut coal mine last week, prompting warnings from the NSW Resources Regulator.
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October is mental health month – Safety Mate supports better mental health for all
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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Like a beast
Nivek Industries’ Beast of Burden – BOB – heavy-load carriers can be adapted to meet mining customers’ specific requirements.
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What can be learned from Cadia loader fire
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has published its findings from an investigation into a fire at Newmont’s Cadia gold mine.
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Protection and sustainability hand-in-hand
Mechanix Wear is on a mission to protect miners while boosting long-term savings and sustainability for Australia’s mines.
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Ensuring safety and efficiency
In the high-stakes world of mining, reliable communication isn’t just a convenience – it’s a lifeline.
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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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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.
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No phones allowed? Here’s how you can still make the most of Torqn offsite
Let’s face it – phones and heavy machinery don’t mix well. Between the dust, dirt, and that ever-watchful site manager, pulling out your phone during a shift isn’t always possible. But just because you can’t get your hands on Torqn while on the job doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of everything it has to offer once you’re offsite.
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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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Anglo American mines to compete on the world stage
Anglo American mine rescue teams from the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines in Queensland will compete at the International Mines Rescue Competition in Colombia from September 13–20.
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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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Victorian workers urged to stay safe amid cyclonic winds
Victorian workers are being urged to hunker down as cyclone-level winds lash the state.
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Miners shine at the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition
Victorian, New South Wales and Tasmanian mines recently took part in the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (VMRC) in Bendigo.
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Navigator X: The next generation of eye protection
The Navigator X eyewear range is providing workers in all industries with uncompromising protection while ensuring comfort and style.
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Staying safe around rope and sling failures
A spate of rope and sling issues has drawn the attention of the New South Wales Resources Regulator, which is calling for workers remove themselves from the line of fire.
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