The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the resources industry has now come into effect in Western Australia, ensuring workers are kept safe.
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SIMEC Mining revamps radio communication and safety with Sepura
When analogue radio solutions weren’t cutting it anymore, SIMEC Mining turned to Sepura to optimise communication and safety at its SA iron ore operations.
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Research reveals key causes of mining deaths
New research from ECU has identified some key causes of workplace fatalities in the WA mining and resources sector.
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Campaign to help manage occupational lung disease
Safe Work Australia is offering information on how to eliminate or manage dust hazards as part of its Clean Air Clear Lungs campaign.
The campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of occupational
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Defeating electrical fires with Fire Forensics
Fire Forensics senior investigator Vicky Dayalan explains how mining companies can prevent electrical fires with regular maintenance.
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Conquering one of mining’s biggest hazards
A fire suppression system is up there with mining’s most important safety systems.
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A chat with John Furner, Pegasus’ head of mining services
From our beginnings in the Hunter Valley mining industry in Australia, the Pegasus team has extensive knowledge of the sector's unique challenges.
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WA urges cyclone safety preparations
The Western Australia Government has urged mining companies to re-evaluate their safety plans in readiness for the 2021-22 cyclone season.
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BHP, MinRes and Rio Tinto push for fully vaccinated workforces
Two of Australia’s biggest mining companies have enforced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations just days after the Western Australian Government put in place its own state-wide policy.
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Newmont sets safety standard with autonomous haulage
Newmont has implemented a fully autonomous haulage fleet at its Boddington gold mine in Western Australia, becoming the first gold miner in Australia to do so.
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Mining sector enacts safety measures after earthquake
Victoria was hit with a magnitude 5.9 earthquake on Wednesday last week, prompting the suspension of operations at the Woods Point gold project and A1 mine.
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Liebherr puts fatigue in mining to rest
The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has a strong incentive to enhance its safety capabilities to keep its workers, equipment and operations out of harm’s way.
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The heat is on to stay safe
Fire Forensics is an expert fire investigation company which has dealt with numerous incidents at mine sites across the globe.
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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.
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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.
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Australian-made products strengthen industry safety
Diacon Australia is expanding its Australian presence with a new purpose-built facility which offers more access to its locally-made conveyor guarding and dust control solutions.
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JESI software offers mining a COVID Safe Commute Plan
New software will enable mining workers to digitally log their journeys to and from any geographic location, improving the communication and tracking of employees in the industry.
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Fibre optic research to make resource extraction safer
Researchers from Curtin University in Western Australia are working on technology that will improve the safety of resource extraction in the mining industry.
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Advanced tech lights up fire suppression capability
The Muster fire suppression product from JSG Industrial Systems is paving the way for safer and more reliable operations through reliable and accurate sensor technology.
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Customisable spill kits provide safe solutions for sticky situations
Enpac LLC is an American manufacturer that was founded on one simple principle: “protecting the environment from hazardous chemicals by providing customers with high quality, affordable containment solutions.”
From the moment a spill occurs, there is a race against the clock. Every moment lost, increases the risk of a lasting adverse effects on the health of the workers and the environment, which is why it is important for site managers to be prepared with an inventory of spill bunding kits on site.
For mine site managers, one of the greatest threats is an oil or chemical spill occurring when there is nobody around to see it, or worse, no way to contain it.
“It’s imperative to have a storage and containment system in place on site,” says Steve Keown, National Product Manager for Liquids, Oils, Solvents, and Adhesives at BSC. “If there is a spill when nobody is present, it can leak into the soil, a storm water drain, or run off into a creek or surrounding environment. The aim is to prevent the spill from getting away. A leak can cause significant damage and the clean-up costs are huge. The losses are tremendous all around.”
BSC’s relationship with Enpac has evolved over the last four years from proving spill bunding to fully customisable spill kits for customers.
“We sell lubricants and solvents to customers and Enpac works nicely with that because they supply spill bunding and equipment and containment units where lubricants and solvents can be kept,” says Steve. “Whether it be decanting or a pump or hose, we can provide risk management and contingency solutions. It’s a nice added value for our customers.”
Enpac offers a range of more than 50 different pre-assembled spill bunding kits, “customisable for the particular type of chemical, oil, or coolant being contained,” explains Steve. To simplify the options, he separates spill bunding kits into three main solution offerings.
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