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16/12/2024

Underground coal miners must be especially vigilant to ensure the risk of fire is minimised, with the fire that burned at Anglo American's Grosvenor mine for much of July this year serving as a critical cautionary tale.

A fire at an underground coal mine in New South Wales last week has drawn regulator attention to the condition of conveyor rollers across the state.

16/12/2024

Collaboration with its clients has seen Tradesales relocatable site solutions be used on major mine sites across Australia for years.

16/12/2024

Muster Fire International is on a mission to introduce innovation into the fire suppression market with its Fire Suppression Systems.

13/12/2024

In mining environments, specific risks include poor equipment design and hazardous work conditions like uneven surfaces.

Under Work Health and Safety laws, employers are required to manage risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) resulting from hazardous manual tasks.

13/12/2024

Protection and durability are a given when it comes to Safety Mate gloves. What sets the NXG range apart is its industry-first sustainability edge.

It’s never been so easy for the Australian mining industry to make the switch to greener practices thanks to Safety Mate’s sustainably produced gloves.

12/12/2024

Mining was among a range of industries recently audited for noise management compliance, with the findings resulting in a key message from SafeWork SA.

A campaign to raise awareness about noise-related risks in the workplace has ended following audits at 80 South Australian businesses.

12/12/2024

The words ‘legacy’ and ‘mining’ go hand in hand, and with Asia-Pacific's International Mining Exhibition making the significant decision to relocate to Adelaide in 2025, industry leaders are getting in quick to secure their place in history.

The 2025 Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is shaping up to be a hub of activity for the biggest names in mining.

12/12/2024

The 3M Speedglas G5-03 welding helmet series includes three all-new welding helmet platforms combining signature Speedglas features with never-before-seen technology.

The 3M Speedglas G5-03 welding helmet series includes three all-new welding helmet platforms combining signature Speedglas features.

11/12/2024

Free, full-day workshops aim to provide valuable information and resources to the small mines sector that aim to assist in maintaining safe mining practices.

The New South Wales’ Resources Regulator’s annual health and safety roadshow for small mines and quarries is set to kick off in early 2025.

11/12/2024

Eco-Road Hero provided technology to help a coal mine struggling to control dust on its haul roads, slashing reported dust in half and saving fuel costs.

This particular coal mine produces over 20 million tonnes of coal a year and uses 200-tonne haul trucks, creating significant dust challenges that impact air quality.

Eco-Road Hero provided technology to help a coal mine struggling to control dust on its haul roads, slashing reported dust in half and saving fuel costs.

11/12/2024

It’s official: the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference is gearing up to return to Port Moresby in 2025.

It’s official: the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) is gearing up to return to Port Moresby in 2025.

10/12/2024

SafeWork SA has warned inspectors will be taking stronger compliance against businesses that fail to meet their reporting obligations.

More than one worker a day suffers an electric shock in South Australia, with the state’s safety watchdog saying reporting is taking too long.

10/12/2024

With a proven technology under its belt and a new launch taking hold, Strata Worldwide is determined to become a final word in mine safety.

Strata managing director Tony Napier told Safe to Work how the company's HazardAVERT technology is keeping miners out of harm's way.

With a proven technology under its belt and a new launch taking hold, Strata Worldwide is determined to become a final word in mine safety.

10/12/2024

Mines are high risk and can be prone to hazards caused by heavy machinery, hazardous materials, confined spaces and unpredictable conditions.

Controlling site access helps restrict unauthorised access, reducing the risk of incidents and helping to maintain compliance with strict safety requirements.

This article outlines five key reasons why site access management at mines is so important.

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Mines are high risk and can be prone to hazards caused by heavy machinery, hazardous materials, confined spaces and unpredictable conditions.

09/12/2024

The NSW Resources Regulator has attended the scene of a collision between a dozer and a dump truck at one of the state’s open cut coal mines.

A truck crash at a New South Wales open cut coal mine highlights an increasing trend of avoidable mine vehicle crashes, according to the state’s safety regulator.

09/12/2024

Epiroc’s Mobilaris Situational Awareness solution can now be utilised at underground and surface mines.

09/12/2024

Making belt cleaner maintenance safer and simpler: the new Flexco EZ-Air Kit eliminates risky manual adjustments without requiring site or portable air.

Making belt cleaner maintenance safer and simpler, the new Flexco EZ-Air Kit eliminates risky manual adjustments without requiring site or portable air.

06/12/2024

Safe to Work spoke with BHP president Australia Geraldine Slattery at the Melbourne Mining Club Luncheon yesterday, who said increasing productivity and investing in new technologies like AI will be key drivers of not only attracting new talent to the sector, but keeping them safe as well.

BHP president Australia Geraldine Slattery told Safe to Work the mining giant’s safety focus is inextricable from technology and productivity in 2025.

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