BHP bolsters flexible work across operations - Safe To Work
WEBMar 11, 2019 · Flexible work arrangements are being used by BHP’s long-distance commuters and residential employees at its operations through rosters and job share arrangements. This has challenged the prevailing mindset that flexibility is only available to office-based employees, according to BHP. BHP promoted three women to its executive leadership team ...
Rio Tinto ramping up safe production system - Safe To Work
WEBEmily Murphy January 24, 2022, 4:06 pm. Rio Tinto will expand its safe production system beyond five pilot sites aiming at improving targeted bottlenecks, according to the company’s quarterly report. In October, the company announced the deployment of the Rio Tinto Safe Production System (RTSPS) at five pilot sites, focussing on sustainably ...
QMIHSC kicks off in Queensland - Safe To Work
WEBAug 20, 2024 · QMIHSC kicks off in Queensland. Kelsie Tibben August 20, 2024, 8:16 pm. The 2024 OMIHSC. Image: Prime Creative Media. The Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference (QMIHSC) has descended on the Gold Coast for four days of all things mine safety. Now in its 35th year, the conference …
An economic perspective of dust suppression technology
WEBSep 17, 2020 · Global Road Technology has produced what it calls the most cost-efficient dust suppression product for mine haul roads.Safe to Work takes a look at the technology – the GRT: Haul-Loc.. Au stralia is becoming well known for its increasingly stringent regulations over workplace exposure to dust.. As a country with an economy that relies heavily on the mining and resources industry, workers who ...
Lessons learned from devastating mining accidents - Safe To Work
WEBAug 4, 2022 · Lessons learned from devastating mining accidents. Lewis Cross August 4, 2022, 11:41 am. Hopkins believes engineers and technical experts should have authority to make safety decisions in a mining operation. Andrew Hopkins is no stranger to deep diving into accidents at mining operations, and his new book further cements that reputation.
Safeguarding hose: How much whip can a whipcheck check?
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · To visualise how a whipcheck mechanism fits together, Michael describes that a typical whipcheck features spring-loaded loops in the cable ends that are easily opened to pass over the couplings, providing a firm grip on the hose. “The claw coupling will be around 50mm in diameter, relatively to the hose which would be around 20mm thick.”.
Newcrest keeps up Lihir safety initiatives - Safe To Work
WEBAug 24, 2020 · Newcrest stated that a new electronic detonator and bulk explosive products had been tested to 150 degrees Celsius and high reactivity. The company has several other safety projects at Lihir, including development of a suite of mining robotics solutions as part of its “Nil on Foot” program. The “Nil on foot” program implements robotic ...
Coal mine conveyor accident narrowly avoided - Safe To Work
WEBJul 16, 2021 · The event occurred in the week ending July 2, 2021 when 32 incidents were reported in New South Wales. In May, a dozer and excavator collided at the Maules Creek coal mine in New South Wales. An investigation from the NSW Resources Regulator said the mining sequence was altered which caused the dozer blade and excavator to collide.
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Australia’s first critical minerals plant to be built in NQ
WEBAshley Perry January 27, 2023, 1:08 pm. An Australian-first critical minerals demonstration facility which will be expanded to include more than just vanadium will be built in Townsville to unlock Queensland’s next mining and manufacturing boom. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the $75 million facility – more than seven times ...