A multinational resources company cannot avoid litigation about a mine disaster in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. The New York Southern District Court will not dismiss an investor-led...
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.
By Andrew SeccombeChairperson of the Board of Professional Engineers of QueenslandTechnical Manager, Blackrock Mining Solutions Pty Ltd I cannot remember how many times throughout my mining career...
Group lock boxes of all sizes One person, one lock If more than one person is working on the same plant, each person should attach their own personal padlock to each isolation point to prevent the...
A mining services company plans to automate its earthmoving equipment. An Australian resources operation will soon install new autonomous technology that effectively controls multiple machines at...
An employee died after earthmoving machinery crushed his body. A maintenance worker recently passed away while replacing a worn-out main hydraulic pressure hose. The individual began by releasing...
One maintenance worker found out why some battery-powered tools are called dangerous goods. The anonymous Territorian thought it was a good idea to leave his cordless impact wrench on the back seat...
A mining giant is close to restarting a coal operation in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Anglo American confirmed it will soon reopen its Grosvenor Coal Mine near Moranbah, 198km southwest...
When operating track type tractors, around 50% of the total cost associated with owning and operating for the life the tractor, is in its undercarriage. With a fleet made up of over 350 machines, the...
Whether you are aiming for Zero Harm, No Accidents Today, Everyone Home Safe or some other gold standard of workplace safety, the key is identifying hazards and controlling risks through a robust...
Rio Tinto subsidiaries could have done more to shield employees from potential workplace accidents, a court ruled. Pilbara Iron Company and Hamersley Iron should have installed a conveyor guard at...
