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Conveying the importance of dust solutions
Kinder mechanical engineer Jack Cain highlights the importance of subduing the beast that is dust.
May 23, 2022 0 comment
Industry-first dust control system supports mining autonomy
Global Road Technology is launching a new platform developed specifically to support the optimal usage of autonomous vehicles in mining.
May 9, 2022 0 comment
Global Road Technology focusses on dust suppression to reduce air pollution
World-leading engineering firm Global Road Technology (GRT) is working closely with the mining and agricultural sectors to reduce air pollution by prioritising dust suppression.
March 28, 2022 0 comment
New dust control products – GRT combats drill and blast dust
Global Road Technology is unveiling a range of dust control products as it further establishes itself as a leader in reducing mining dust pollution
February 9, 2022 0 comment
Mideco solves indoor dust problem with new revolutionary technology
Introducing… the Bat Vent. This revolutionary technology protects workers who might not realise that they are in fact indirectly exposed to harmful dust.
October 14, 2021 0 comment
Reduce dust, achieve occupational exposure reduction targets
Safe to Work highlights Sy-Klone International’s cabin air quality and monitoring solutions for meeting ISO 23875 cabin air quality standard requirements, helping mines create a safer workplace and supporting exposure reduction goals. Exposure to dust is one of the most common risks faced by mining employees and without the right dust mitigation solution, workers are … Continue reading Reduce dust, achieve occupational exposure reduction targets
October 4, 2021 0 comment
Mideco’s Bat Booths are now effectively combatting dust in Ecuador
Mideco’s industrial dust collection products are used in a wide range of industries worldwide.
September 13, 2021 0 comment
Tailoring the best solutions for dust control
Erizon’s supply, apply, guarantee approach to its dust suppression program gives the mining industry a complete solution.
September 13, 2021 0 comment
Keeping fugitive material in place
Martin Engineering product engineer Daniel Marshall discusses how well-designed conveyor loading zones keep walkways clear from spillage, minimise dust emissions and allow hazard-free inspections and maintenance.
September 6, 2021 0 comment
Mideco solves office dust problem with new revolutionary technology
The Bat Vent protects workers who might not realise that they are in fact indirectly exposed to harmful dust.
August 16, 2021 0 comment
GRT to develop dust suppression standard
Global Road Technology (GRT) will develop ongoing industry reports on its dust suppression strategies to create a benchmark standard for the resource sector over the next 12 months
August 9, 2021 0 comment
Real-time dust monitoring on haul roads
Acoem Ecotech has launched an environmental monitoring system that pinpoints dust hotspots on haul roads. It is the latest technology to bolster the mining industry’s dust suppression system.
May 3, 2021 0 comment
ESS helps miners keep their dust down
Airborne dust poses health, safety and environmental risks. Engineering Services & Supplies’ (ESS) range of dust suppression sprays, sealing and belt support systems and chute design provides a customised solution to reduce its clients’ dust problems.
March 18, 2021 0 comment
LSM sets OH&S standards in cabin dust exposure
LSM managing director Peter Woodford explains how the company is helping miners breathe easier, providing operator comfort and ensuring their heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system lasts longer with cabin filtration and pressuriser technologies.
January 20, 2021 0 comment
Lyons leads the way in ISO cabin standards
Airborne dust particles can cause short-term impact on mining productivity and long-term impacts on workers’ health. Lyons Airconditioning Services discusses how it combines its Australian knowledge with Sy-Klone’s global reach to lead the way in dust control.
November 11, 2020 0 comment
Managing cabin dust: New standard outlines steps to improve health
With International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 23875 expected to be published in early 2021, Safe to Work provides a first look at the new standard with insight from the ISO working group chairperson Jeff Moredock.
November 9, 2020 0 comment
Super-activate water tackles finest dust particles
Global Road Technology has pioneered a dust suppression chemistry that is effective against coal dust in longwall and continuous miner operations.
November 9, 2020 0 comment
Miners act on unacceptable dust exposures
While the focus for many has been on the reduction of dust exposure limits across Australia, experts from Australia’s leading professional association for occupational hygienists challenge the mining sector to shift its attention to the effectiveness of dust controls implemented in the workplace.
November 2, 2020 0 comment
Dust control on haul roads: Using water vs binder treatment
This explainer video takes a look at the risks associated with relying on water alone to suppress dust on haul roads and the benefits of using a road management system instead
October 21, 2020 0 comment
An economic perspective of dust suppression technology
Global Road Technology has produced what it calls the most cost-efficient dust suppression product for mine haul roads. Safe to Work takes a look at the technology – the GRT: Haul-Loc.
September 17, 2020 0 comment