Over 200 electrical engineers will examine the idea of ‘back to basics’ at the NSW Resources Regulator’s annual Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar next week. Mine workers, manufacturers...
Author - JOHN NINNESS
John is a safety professional with more than thirty years experience across a wide range of industries including mining & energy, manufacturing, defence, retail and food processing. He was the founder of Australasian Mine Safety Journal in 2005 and has worked to assist a broad range of Australian and international organisations manage work safety as a professional safety consultant and adviser. He has held a range of roles in large organisations including Corporate Safety Manager, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. He was acknowledged in 2006 for his contribution to mining safety in the People's Republic of China through a China Friendship Award. John is the Principal of Australian based consulting company Safetysure.
When it comes to operating a drone safely on a mine site, there’s plenty of risks to consider, according to a drone industry expert. At this week’s Resources Training Council Conference, Dr Joel...
As new mining safety laws passed in Queensland this week, a number of members of parliament have hit out against the failure of the Government to deliver on its’ promises to build a mining...
The Queensland Parliament this week backed maximum penalties close to $4 million for mining companies that fail to keep their workers safe. As well, mines inspectors will be able to hit mine...
Peabody Energy’s North Goonyella mine have confirmed the value of equipment losses from the sealing of mining equipment underground due to the mine fire. In a media release, Peabody advised...
Victoria’s quarry and mine operators are benefitting from streamlined regulatory processes that have been put in place to manage low-risk operational changes. Approvals and key decisions are on the...
Now in its’ fourth year, the 2018 the Resources Training Council Conference delivered on its’ promise of improved training for a better industry. As one of the most unique resource industry...
A mining industry conference in Queensland has heard that some mining related competencies are being signed off without due care and attention. Attendees at the Resources Training Council conference...
Transporting used batteries can present a range of risks to mining operators, transport providers and those involved in chain of responsibility. David Bush is our guest author and is the General...
The Western Australian State Government will contribute more than $6 million towards improving roads, rest stops and road train assembly areas across the state to improve heavy vehicle safety. The...