SafeToWork

Safe to Work is a premium, multi-platform publication dedicated to the Australian mining industry, with a strong emphasis on safety. It serves as a vital communication resource within the sector, concentrating solely on products and services related to safety in mining.

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Safe to Work September-October: Dust suppression and air quality

Jul 2, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

For as long as mine sites have been digging ore out of the earth, they have battled with dust. Dust can wear down equipment, harm vegetation and wildlife, and affect the quality of air, water and soil in an area. But most of all, dust affects the men and women on the front lines of the mining industry. Fortunately, the industry has made strides in combatting the dangers of dust.
Safe to Work September-October: Dust suppression and air quality

Jul 2, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

For as long as mine sites have been digging ore out of the earth, they have battled with dust. Dust can wear down equipment, harm vegetation and wildlife, and affect the quality of air, water and soil in an area. But most of all, dust affects the men and women on the front lines of the mining industry. Fortunately, the industry has made strides in combatting the dangers of dust.
Safe to Work September-October: Dust suppression and air quality

Jul 2, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

For as long as mine sites have been digging ore out of the earth, they have battled with dust. Dust can wear down equipment, harm vegetation and wildlife, and affect the quality of air, water and soil in an area. But most of all, dust affects the men and women on the front lines of the mining industry. Fortunately, the industry has made strides in combatting the dangers of dust.
How mobile plant modifications can lead to injury

Jun 4, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

An incident that occurred on a Queensland resources operation this month highlights the importance of careful planning when repairing or modifying assets. After climbing part way down a dump truck’s access ladder, an operator has fallen to the ground, resulting in a broken arm. While the investigation is still ongoing, preliminary findings show that a fire extinguisher had been installed adjacent to the handrail of the ladder.
How mobile plant modifications can lead to injury

Jun 4, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

An incident that occurred on a Queensland resources operation this month highlights the importance of careful planning when repairing or modifying assets. After climbing part way down a dump truck’s access ladder, an operator has fallen to the ground, resulting in a broken arm. While the investigation is still ongoing, preliminary findings show that a fire extinguisher had been installed adjacent to the handrail of the ladder.
How mobile plant modifications can lead to injury

Jun 4, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

An incident that occurred on a Queensland resources operation this month highlights the importance of careful planning when repairing or modifying assets. After climbing part way down a dump truck’s access ladder, an operator has fallen to the ground, resulting in a broken arm. While the investigation is still ongoing, preliminary findings show that a fire extinguisher had been installed adjacent to the handrail of the ladder.
Loader operator’s close call highlights the risks of working near voids

Jun 4, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

A Queensland regulator is calling for greater caution and improved training for personnel after a loader operator drove into a stope void. The incident occurred at an underground metalliferous mine, when a loader and its operator fell into a stope void from a tipping point. It is understood that the operator was attempting to place a fabricated steel stop log near the open edge of the stope in preparation for backfilling works.
Loader operator’s close call highlights the risks of working near voids

Jun 4, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

A Queensland regulator is calling for greater caution and improved training for personnel after a loader operator drove into a stope void. The incident occurred at an underground metalliferous mine, when a loader and its operator fell into a stope void from a tipping point. It is understood that the operator was attempting to place a fabricated steel stop log near the open edge of the stope in preparation for backfilling works.
Loader operator’s close call highlights the risks of working near voids

Jun 4, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

A Queensland regulator is calling for greater caution and improved training for personnel after a loader operator drove into a stope void. The incident occurred at an underground metalliferous mine, when a loader and its operator fell into a stope void from a tipping point. It is understood that the operator was attempting to place a fabricated steel stop log near the open edge of the stope in preparation for backfilling works.
A dawning copper future

Jun 3, 2024 | safetowork.com.au | Timothy Bond

The upcoming Copper to the World conference will bring together people across the industry to power up the Australian copper sector. As a highly efficient electrical conductor, it’s well understood that copper has a vital role to play in the global shift towards renewable energy. As is the case with so many commodities, Australia has vast stores of copper and is well-placed to capitalise on a growing global demand.