The use of virtual reality and gamification to train personnel in mining techniques and hazards have shown to have significant benefits for learning...
Virtual reality mine provides increased learning opportunities
The US Mine Safety and Health Administration have released a report into the death of an underground mine surveyor who was hit and killed by a Joy shuttle car...
Finding motivation to exercise can sometimes be a challenge and sometimes more difficult than the physical aspects of exercise. What do you need to do to get...
A 38 year old female Trackless Crew Leader has died following a seismic event at a South African mine. Gold Fields (JSE, NYSE: GFI) said in a statement that...
In a dangerous event at a WA site in June 2018, a scaffolder fell four metres after he became imbalanced when his fall arrest equipment (inertia reel lanyard)...
A coal miner with 12 years underground experience has died following injuries sustained in a rib fall at a US mine. According to local media, Felix North was critically injured in an incident on May...
The team at Thiess Curragh have ramped up a message for a leading Cancer Association with the colouring of haul truck trays blue and pink for Prostate and Breast Cancer.? The tray has aimed to raise...
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Some time ago we interviewed Professor Sidney Dekker (one of Australia’s Safety Thought Leaders) on his thoughts about whether mining companies put productivity before safety. This is what he...
Geologists from the CSIRO are examining the use of fungi as a means for discovering gold deposits in groundbreaking low-impact exploration. While existing methods of discoveries have included...
A new mines rescue vehicle that has been developed specifically for use in Canadian mines could revolutionise the way teams approach a rescue. Dr?ger and mining vehicle manufacturer Paus have teamed...
Introducing Oliver Footwear’s All Terrain (AT) 65-493 riggers boot and 65-791 waterproof work boots & mining boots, from its first new range of 2019. The 100% waterproof, heavy-duty, full grain...
The Queensland Government is providing subsidised training for electrical workers to assist in improving solar farm safety for workers and improve compliance as a new code of practice is rolled out...
BHP Mitsui Coal’s (BMC) Poitrel Mine has recently completed their Priority Rules Nudge Program, with the team achieving a sustained > 70 per cent reduction in material risk reduction...
Following a recent Federal Court decision, global engine manufacturer Cummins Group was forced to reinstate a 34-year senior employee who it had sacked three years ago; and pay him A$1.1 million in...
Sophie Blackshaw takes a look back at Tasmania’s mining past and examines the lead-up and aftermath of the Briseis Tin Mine Dam Disaster of 1929 where the burst of a dam wall took with it a part of...
Ecom has launched the 10th Generation of a certified Ex Phone (Zone 1/21 plus 2/22 + Division 1 & Division 2) specifically targeted at hazardous areas. Simple, robust and practice-oriented, the...
Shift workers and FIFO worker fatigue risks have been identified in leading research conducted by the University of Western Australia. Almost all (97 per cent) shift workers are unable to adjust...
