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Komatsu driverless trucks

Mining jobs will be automated says industry

More resources workers will work with autonomous technology in the not-too-distant future, a report found. Mine employees with experience in driverless, remote-controlled and smart machinery will be...

WEG Data Viewer APP

WEG Data Viewer App

WEG’s Data Viewer app is a convenient and reliable way to learn everything about your WEG electric motor. Anytime and anywhere, you can access the most important data, such as quality testing...

WEG VSD’s enhance personal and machine safety.

With Australian workplace health and safety incidents approaching 600,000 annually, the safety of our workforce is a serious concern. Here, Spiro Fkiaras, Business Manager at WEG Australia, explains...

Sandvik underground electric truck

Employer unveils zero emission electric truck

A multinational company revealed its latest eco friendly, battery powered heavy vehicle. Sandvik recently launched what is billed to be the world’s largest capacity electric truck. The TH665B...

Dozer accidents

Talkative coal worker rolls over heavy vehicle

A open-cut mine employee was so busy chatting his machinery overturned. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) recently examined how a dozer rolled over at an undisclosed Queensland coal mine...

Conveyor belt

Employer accepts blame for unguarded conveyor accident

A mineral producer admitted it should have done more to prevent an employee from being entangled in machinery. A female worker’s right arm should never have been trapped between an unguarded...

Cardan shaft brake

Authority issues runaway truck alert

A motion inhibiting system can fail and cause uncontrolled heavy vehicle movement, transport officials warned. Authorities recently cracked down on cardan shaft park brakes that do not prevent...

Cadia mine

Resources giant fined, ordered to ‘do better’

A multinational mining company was penalised and told to improve due to multiple safety concerns. Newcrest Mining was caught repeatedly failing to adequately mitigate dust at its Cadia mine, 28km...

Eye injury

Inexperienced worker hospitalised due to bouncing rod

A beginner required urgent medical treatment after a metal object rebounded and struck him. An inexperienced truck operator became severely injured when an earthing rod fell, bounced and hit him in...