A University of Southern Queensland researcher has developed a new range of tough silicon carbide super sensors which that will enable early detection of mechanical issues in harsh environments...
Category - EMERGING ISSUES IN MINING SAFETY
Covers emerging issues in mining health and safety
Behaviour based safety is an advanced safety management technique employing observation/feedback sessions as the primary motivator for behaviour change. Behaviour in safety management refers to the...
COVID-19 has accelerated a range communication across the world including the use of a range of smart glasses that let in-field users connect with experts via high tech networks to assist in problem...
In new safety guidance on autonomous systems, the Global Mining Guidelines Group urges companies to adopt a comprehensive change-management approach. Potential procedural conflicts between staffed...
Civil Aviation Safety Authority has confirmed that mining companies are being urged to ensure drones are registered now ahead of the 28 January deadline. Miners using drones to inspect sites or...
As companies recover from a global pandemic, many are adopting digital technologies to help cut costs and increase operational efficiency. Getting the most out of equipment is more crucial than ever...
The impact of the digital economy and subsequent use of digital technology on work health and safety will present with many opportunities but there will be many hurdles for health & safety...
The role of Vicon, virtual reality & serious gaming in STS3D’s training for miners – Improving safety and increasing production efficiency in the increasingly challenging mining industry...
The future of connected devices – some things about that future are pretty easy to predict By TAYLOR ARMERDING – Senior Software Security Expert, at Synopsys Software Integrity Group...
David Smith, Commercial Director EHS at SAI Global takes a look at how to better manage contractors in the midst of the global pandemic. First published in the SPRING 2020 edition of...
As the role of automation in the mining industry grows, researchers from The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) have secured funding from the mining industry to undertake...
Safety culture is often considered too difficult to quantify. Researchers have proposed a new methodology in benchmarking safety culture in organisations. By KATARZYNA WARSZAWSKA & ANDRZEJ...
