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KN 95 respirators banned

Safety regulator bans KN95 for use at work

The UK’s leading health and safety regulator has issued a ban on Chinese respiratory protective masks stating that the KN95 must not be used as PPE at work as their effectiveness cannot be...

Hexagon and Proudfoot announce mining partnership

Hexagon and Proudfoot announce mining partnership

Hexagon’s Mining division and Proudfoot today announced a new partnership that provides the world’s leading mining companies a unique safety-driven solution to accelerate their pursuit of zero-harm...

Emergency refuge chamber

Strata launches new emergency refuge chamber

Strata Worldwide has announced the global launch of its next generation emergency refuge chamber; the Strata ERCX. The Strata ERCX is a steel-sided, walk-in refuge chamber for use in underground...

TOUGHBOOK A3 tablet

Panasonic launches new TOUGHBOOK tablet

Panasonic has strengthened its popular AndroidTM line-up with the launch of the TOUGHBOOK A3, a fully rugged tablet with a 10.1 inch display. With Australian businesses increasingly turning to...

Seismic Response Plan initiated at Kanowna Belle

A Seismic Response Action Plan has been initiated at a Western Australian Underground Gold mine following an earth quake near Kalgoorlie Boulder. A 3.3 Magnitude earthquake struck an area at a depth...

RESOURCES EXPLORATION

Government strengthens resources exploration

The future of the nation’s resources sector has been bolstered, with the Government investing a further $125 million in a world-leading exploration-stimulation program that will expand its reach to...

Queensland mine safety inquiry

Former coal manager joins inquiry board

 A former coal miner-turned-senior mine safety executive will join the Queensland board of inquiry investigating recent methane gas incidents in the State’s underground coal mines. Mines Minister Dr...

tyre handler fatality

Bengalla Tyre fitter fatality learnings released

The learnings from a fatality at the Bengalla Coal mine have shown the importance of appropriate use of exclusion zones and the importance of safe working methods when handling tyres. A new video...

Tritton underground haul truck fire prosecution

Underground haul truck fire prosecution commences

The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced proceedings against Tritton Resources Pty Ltd, the operator of Tritton Copper Mine, Hermidale, in relation to an underground haul truck fire which occurred...