Many of us could relate to this scenario: We’re out and about and feeling thirsty when suddenly we walk past a vending machine full of drink options, and moments later we’re gratefully downing a water, juice, or flavoured milk. Great! How convenient...
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During every hour of every day, you are surrounded by dust. Worksites, roads, tunnels, offices, schools, hospitals – harmful dust can be everywhere. Dust has always been a problem especially in the...
A multinational resources producer celebrated another end of financial year without any workplace deaths. Newcrest Mining recently claimed there were no employee fatalities recorded since the year...
Emergency responders successfully removed a coal employee who was trapped on an earth-fill embankment. Four workers recently rescued an amphibious excavator operator who became stranded for seven...
Part of a multinational mining company conceded it should have done more to prevent employee incidents at a coal operation. A subsidiary of BHP recently admitted it failed to maintain a safe and...
Authorities might no longer require employees against substandard environments to prove they suffered damages. Mine workers who accuse colleagues of sexual harassment may not need to demonstrate...
Mineral producers will keep operating fossil fuel-powered haul trucks for the unforeseeable future, a new publication found. Electrifying mine heavy vehicle fleets is impractical, inconvenient and...
Limiting the number of human operators reduces workplace incidents, an autonomous leader found. Komatsu Australia wants every mine site to upgrade machinery to driverless and remote technology...
Every day, millions of workers around the world are inhaling dust which contains various types of chemicals that can cause different health complications and respiratory disorders. The main culprit...
A national powertrain service provider is making underground mining easier, even in the most challenging of environments. Drivetrain business development manager of capital equipment sales Joel...
Resources employees went public about poor work conditions at multiple Central Queensland mining operations. Female workers from three undisclosed mine sites recently claimed they were urinated on...
Resources employees found responsible for substandard conditions could be barred from future career opportunities, if industry advocates have their way. The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)...
Authorities are investigating whether a resources employee behaved inappropriately towards an industry commentator. The Western Australia Police Force wants to know why a mine worker allegedly told a...
