Panicking and incorrectly following procedures contributed to a Queensland workplace death. A new coronial inquest is examining circumstances surrounding Gareth Dodunski’s death at the Fairwell Mining Camp near Injune, 633km southwest of...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Pacific Helmets is a globally respected manufacturer and exporter of safety helmet products that balance paramount protection with design functionality and wearer comfort. Flexible manufacturing...
A custom-made motion inhibitor has been recognised in Queensland’s Banana Shire. Anglo American’s workshop wheel chock was recently commended for significantly reducing the risk of...
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...
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...
As the coal mining industry in Indonesia seeks increased output, the need for quality workforce development tools has also increased. A holistic solution was needed to develop competent heavy...
Strata Worldwide has acquired the assets and intellectual property rights to Bright Path AI (BPAI) and its innovative artificial intelligence (AI) cameras developed by Boral Limited and Firetail Pty...
A multinational resources producer reduced the number of workplace incidents through removing potential hazards altogether. Alcoa Australia recently added several safety features to its Willowdale...
A mining services company introduced electric storage technology to its heavy machinery fleet at two operations. Byrnecut Group recently ordered six battery-powered loaders at OZ Minerals’...
