An industry-leading screening system has been approved for use in a large-scale trial to detect COVID-19 in the fly-in fly-out workforce.
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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.
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Heart tech on the pulse of mine workers
CardioScan’s services and technology are enabling remote mining operations to access state-of-the-art cardiology solutions.
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Bat Booths 2.0 are travelling to Ecuador
Mideco prides itself in the design, manufacture, and supply of products for dust control. Its market not only targets Australian companies but goes around the globe. This time Ecuador is being enticed by Mideco’s star product, the Bat Booth 2.0.
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DURACoil Series – seven affordable models with cut level C1
Showa Group’s DURACoil Series of gloves delivers safety and comfort for the harshest applications.
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Industry poll finds miners favour two-week work roster
Australian mining industry workers have favoured the 14 days on, 14 days off FIFO (fly in, fly out) roster, according to a survey from Mining People Independent.
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Anglo American drives up sustainability integration
Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani is confident the company is introducing technology and data analytics as part of its FutureSmart Mining program that make mining practices more sustainable.
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Safety personnel to obtain greater power in proposed law
The New South Wales Resources Regulator is seeking public comment for recommendations to the Work Health and Safety Act for mine and petroleum sites.
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Making healthy choices on the job
Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers are faced with the challenge of being time poor due to an ever-changing routine, which can impact their diet and exercise patterns. Salomae Haselgrove speaks with two dieticians to see how FIFO workers can live a healthy life.
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WA miners brace for extreme temperatures
WorkSafe Western Australia has cautioned employees against the risk of heat stress, or the more serious heat stroke, as the state prepares for temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius.
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NSW watchdog pushes operators to raise fatigue management standard
The New South Wales resources regulator has urged mine operators to manage the risk of worker fatigue after assessing 10 underground metalliferous mines across the state.
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Companies united in stance against coronavirus
The minerals industry has expressed its concerns about operating amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
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Fortescue enforces measures against coronavirus
Fortescue Metals Group has imposed travel and health protocols across its sites since the outbreak of the coronavirus in January.
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Rio Tinto employees to benefit from SME partnership
Rio Tinto has committed to providing development opportunities for its employees by signing a multi-year partnership with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME).
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Tips for protection against coronavirus
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has conducted a third meeting with the disaster management committee, following two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state.
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On-site injury prevention and management: Beyond the treatment room
Taking a proactive and preventative approach to musculoskeletal injuries on-site is proven to affect the duration of an injury.
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Reasonable adjustments at work: When and what to consider
Employers have an obligation to make any reasonable adjustments necessary to help a worker perform their role safely and effectively.
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What price, the health of underground metal mineworkers in WA?
There is a growing global momentum towards establishing more stringent diesel engine exhaust (DEE) monitoring standards in an attempt to minimise the risk of serious illnesses among underground miners in particular.
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Early intervention: An on-site healthcare provider’s perspective
Early Intervention is something that onsite healthcare providers refer to quite often. However, the meaning behind these two simple words is often a point of contention when it comes to implementing a proactive injury prevention strategy in the workplace.
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Light meals rated best way to stay alert at night
A research study by the University of South Australia has found that a simple snack is the best choice for maximising alertness and productivity.
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