Mechatronics engineering has been recognised by Queensland’s engineering authority as an approved area of engineering. Engineers practising in the interdisciplinary branch – connecting mechanical systems, electronic systems, information technology...
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Experts found some relocatable dwellings have potentially hazardous air quality while workers quarantine. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) recently warned...
Suicide prevention charity MATES in Construction and PPE brands TRu Force and Force360 have partnered to support better mental health within our industries. Did you know: construction workers are 6 x...
A multinational machinery maker found a way to constantly operate electric heavy vehicles without draining battery supplies. Switzerland-based Kuhn-Gruppe recently released what it claims to be the...
A multinational resources company cannot avoid litigation about a mine disaster in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. The New York Southern District Court will not dismiss an investor-led...
An inexperienced employee became seriously injured while fastening equipment. A vacation mining engineer received urgent medical attention for a crushed finger. The nipper’s left hand was...
Improving operational processes whilst controlling asset compliance. Want to know where your electrical equipment is? Want to keep track of your equipment going underground? To achieve smart...
By Andrew SeccombeChairperson of the Board of Professional Engineers of QueenslandTechnical Manager, Blackrock Mining Solutions Pty Ltd I cannot remember how many times throughout my mining career...
A multinational equipment supplier predicts more females will join the resources sector, prompting mines to ramp up autonomous conversions. Sean Taylor is convinced the future of mining is women and...
Situated perfectly at the gateway to the Bowen and Galilee basin coal mines, Rockhampton is the “go to” city for servicing the major projects and coal mines within the Central Queensland region. The...
Group lock boxes of all sizes One person, one lock If more than one person is working on the same plant, each person should attach their own personal padlock to each isolation point to prevent the...
A multinational resources company significantly eliminated down time with the help of autonomous technology in Queensland’s Gulf Country region. Glencore confirmed its fleet of loaders can...
A multinational resources company found a lack of notice caused a workplace injury in northwest Queensland. Glencore confirmed a production bomber recently crushed his finger while relocating an...