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Mine personnel transporter hits hydrant dropper

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported an incident where a personnel transporter hit a fire hydrant dropper while travelling outbye. According to the Regulator, the underground personnel transport...

Verton lifting equipment

New load orientation for Roy Hill

Iron ore mine Roy Hill in Western Australia’s Pilbara region has purchased leading smart technology company Verton Australia’s remote-controlled load orientation system the Everest 6, which...

BMA Buffel Park

Mining camps may close over Coronavirus threats

Mining camps across Australia may be forced to close to prevent the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19. AMSJ understands that several of the world’s largest miners have developed a range of...

Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment still widespread in the workplace

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s landmark Respect@Work report highlights what we already know – that sexual harassment is widespread in Australian workplaces with almost 2 in 5 women...

High potential accident sare climbing in Queensland mines

Queensland high potential incidents climbing

High potential incidents across the Queensland mining industry are climbing according to information released this week. A Courier-Mail investigation found that the state has secretly recorded more...

What is good safety culture

What are the elements of good safety culture?

Hale’s (2000) “elements for a good culture for safety” In a Safety Science editorial titled ‘Culture’s confusions,’ Hale (2000) offered the following list of eight “elements for a good culture for...

Professor Ian Jacobs from UNSW announces a move away from fossil fuels

UNSW to move away from fossil fuel investment

UNSW Sydney will add to its credentials as a world-leader on climate science, renewable energy and sustainability by moving away from investment in fossil fuels. The University will divest from...