Australasian Mine Safety Journal
Australasia's Leading Journal in Mining Safety
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Read ArticleSchneider Electric brings operation and maintenance functions into the future
SPONSORED An innovative augmented reality (AR) solution reality solution can help technicians and operators solve problems fast and reduce risks. Schneider Electric, the global specialist in...
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Read ArticleGrader operator suffers serious head injuries
A recent Australian mining incident has hi-lighted grader operator safety issues. A worker suffered serious head injuries when the grader she was operating made contact with a pressurised...
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Read ArticleRio’s finds links between mining and rocket science
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Read ArticleBHP opens up about cause of the runaway train
This afternoon, BHP’s Edgar Basto (President of Iron Ore Assets) provided further detail on what CEO Andrew Mackenzie alluded to last week, that the BHP runaway train resulted from “multiple...
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Read ArticleUnderground miner dies in Newmont Mining operation
A USA based underground miner has died on November 11th at Newmont Mining’s Pete Bajo Gold mine when a loader rolled over him according to a preliminary statement from the Mine Safety and Health...
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Read ArticleAnti-tamper tag prevents fire suppression discharge
A coal mine worker was unable to use a manual fire suppression activation unit because of the improper fitment of an anti-tamper tag. The Queensland Mines Inspectorate said in an alert that “an...
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Read ArticleTruck and dozer collided at tip head
In a another mining incident reported this week, a dump truck and a dozer collided at a dump tip head in an open cut coal mine. The dozer was on the off driver’s side of the truck. The dozer’s...
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Read Article7.3 metre fall from height during construction
A worker at a quarry in NSW had a lucky escape when he fell from an access platform that was being constructed. According to reports, the worker was not wearing fall protection at the time of the...
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Read ArticleNew mining cap lamp technology breaking ground
SPONSORED: The MineARC SiriUS Cap Lamp – Breaking Ground in Mining Cap Lamp Technology A Cap Lamp is a vital piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in underground mining. Used in...
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Read ArticleHow new technology and AI can control rising maintenance costs
By Rob Stummer, Managing Director, IFS Australia and New Zealand Activity in Australia’s mining sector is accelerating, auguring well for exports and the broader economy, according to economic...
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Read ArticleUp to three years in prison for mine safety breaches
The Queensland Government has recently increased maximum penalties for court-based prosecutions of up to $3.9 million for mining corporations and $783,300 or 3 years imprisonment for individuals...
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Read ArticleWater tank failure at mine site is a warning for industry
A recent investigation report released by the DMP Western Australia has sent a warning to industry about the structural integrity of water tanks. A water tank failure resulted in a high potential...
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Read ArticleIs safety an important function or a cosmetic feature?
Our Guest author Goran Prvulovic MOccHlth&Safety – from RiskWise Solutions gives us some insights on the challenges of safety, particularly those challenges faced by the HSE professionals in...
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Read ArticleMonitor mineworker UV exposure with wearables
With summer almost upon us, many mine sites across Australia will now be re-focusing efforts on sun protection (UV Exposure) and dehydration programs to ensure that the exposure risks to site...
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Read ArticleGas detection standard helps coal mines manage risk
In July this year a new standard for gas detection and monitoring equipment in coal mines was launched. The new standard incorporates world-leading practices feature for management of life saving...
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Read ArticleRemembering Gretley Mine Disaster
Today we remember four men who lost their lives underground in the Gretley Colliery mine disaster when they mined into old workings and an inrush took their lives. At about 5.30 am on 14 November...
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Read ArticleHealth department expands surveillance of dust-related diseases
Under a new scheme in Queensland reporting and surveillance of dust diseases will become mandatory. Doctors will be required to notify Queensland Health of dust lung diseases such as coal workers’...
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Read ArticleBengalla mine fatality | Preliminary report released
A preliminary report has been released today by the NSW Resources Regulator into the recent Bengalla mine fatality. The NSWRR advised that a worker was fatally injured when a large earthmoving...
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Read ArticlePike River Mine re-entry confirmed
BREAKING NEWS: The New Zealand Government have confirmed that the Pike River Mine will be re-entered to retrieve the 29 miners who perished there eight years ago. It’s been a long time coming for...
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Read ArticleMining artificial intelligence group launched in WA
A mining artificial intelligence group has been launched in Australia with a view to examining the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in mining. The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG)...
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