PPE is clearly the last line of defence in mine safety but establishing effective systems for PPE use is critical to the success of any PPE programme. James Roughton and Nathan Crutchfield discuss...
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A new waterproof boot has found favour across the mining industry for its comfort and safety but more importantly, has been created through a collaboration between miners and a regional podiatrist...
CleanSpace Respirators exceed minimum requirement for new QLD Code of Practice on silica dust exposure Most people would have heard about the dangers of respirable crystalline silica exposure and its...
If you’re looking a watch for use in underground mining, we have several tips might just help you make the right selection. Underground mining presents a unique environment and it can be...
When miners across the globe look for the best mining watch, they find themselves looking to an Australian watch manufacturer, Adina watches. The company’s automatic mining watches have become...
Looking for a miner’s watch that can safely handle the rigours of surface or underground mining? There are some key design characteristics that you should consider. We’ve assembled some...
Have you got your sun protection? With summer almost upon us, the Cancer Council delivers a timely reminder about the dangers of too much UV exposure and explains what to look for when checking for...
Blundstone footwear has received a prestigious Good Design Australia Gold Award in the Design Strategy category in recognition of outstanding design integration and innovation. The annual Good Design...
Over the past year, uvex safety Australia has officially launched the global partnership with Grand Rapids Michigan based protective product manufacturer, HexArmor. HexArmor are the global...
The International Agency for Research on Cancer recently reclassified welding fume from Group 2B “possibly carcinogenic to humans” to Group 1 “carcinogenic to humans”. The reclassification came...
If you are joining the Australian mining industry or have been a long term miner you’ll know that a pair of mining work boots are a fundamental part of your safety kit and can either be your best...
An electrician has received traumatic arc burns in an electrical incident at a Western Australian mine when current arced between two terminals and 1000V electric shock passed through his wrist. The...