There is no doubt that mining is a dangerous occupation. In centuries past, the risk of death and serious injury was a very real possibility for mine workers whether they were extracting coal, metal...
Tag - SAFETY
Mining safety is a broad term referring to the practice of controlling and managing a wide range of hazards associated with the life cycle of mining-related activities. AMSJ contains a range of highly relevant work safety and mining safety information, articles, case studies and other information.
Incorrect procedures for donning or doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses/goggles, respirators, coveralls and safety gloves can cause exposure to hazardous materials...
The drilling industry is a cornerstone of mining, involved in exploration and production activities as well as providing a range of associated services (e.g. water bores). Crews often work...
A Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) report has found that reversing is the primary vehicle activity that accounts for the largest number of collisions in...
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has rolled out automation upgrades for its 400i series drills, DD422i and DD422iE, to deliver safer 24/7 underground drilling. The upgrade helps address increased...
SPONSORED: Forefront Services has recently played a significant role in the future of Australia’s mine safety and in October, the team launched their explosives charging safety products to an...
Guest post by Drew Bishop Living in today’s modern time has been a blessing in more ways than one. Technology is currently ruling society to the highest degree, but there are a number of...
The final report prepared by the Resources 2030 Taskforce for Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia has been released. This report contains 29...
The Palaszczuk Government has announced amendments to the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017 reducing the regulated limit for respirable dust at coal mines from 3.0 milligrams a cubic...
After a three-year long bidding process led by the Safety Institute of Australia, it has been announced that the World Congress for Safety and Health at work will be run in Sydney, in 2023. The...
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