New exposure standards for controlling toxic respirable dust to protect workers’ health are being met by Australian companies who are stepping up with help from a fine particle specialist and dust...
Tag - dust control
BHP’s BMA Broadmeadow underground mine has attracted global attention for its focus on dust and particulate exposure reduction at its Moranbah operations in Queensland. The mine hosted a three-day...
A mine safety research project will examine ways to improve the efficiency of dust scrubbers in underground mining operations US researchers at Virginia Tech are leading a multidisciplinary team in a...
A US-based mineworker has provided important public commentary regarding the manipulation of Continuous Personal Dust Monitor sampling data at a US mine. The US Mine Safety & Health...
Breathe Safe has conducted research and testing and proposed a real-time dust study to evaluate the effectiveness of operator cabins working at mineral processing sites. This study is focused on...
The NSW Resources Regulator is preparing a major blitz on quarries across the state to minimise the effects of dust exposures. Resources Regulator Chief Inspector of Mines Garvin Burns said quarries...
A new specialist spray technology centre will provide a range of benefits for Australian businesses seeking to understand and use spraying systems, spray nozzles and automated spray systems. Spraying...
Dust issues in all aspects of mineral mining and processing are commonplace and a nuisance and danger to workers and equipment. MARC Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ALS Limited, has the...
A real-time dust monitoring solution has shown significant benefits over conventional monitoring methodologies. The Air XD from UK detection and electronic systems manufacturer Trolex uses...
Safe Work Australia, the Australian policy body responsible for workplace health and safety, is expected to recommend to state-based regulators that the regulated occupational exposure limits (OEL)...
