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 …
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 and exhibition’s theme ‘back to …
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 ...
Real-time dust monitoring on haul roads - Safe To Work
WEBMay 3, 2021 · Acoem Ecotech has developed a monitoring system called the DustRover to measure dust levels on haul trucks and other mobile vehicles, such as the dust sweeper. It is installed on the truck to capture the levels of dust from particles as small as 0.3 micrometres as the truck moves along the haul roads. All the while, it is feeding data on …
Reasonable adjustments at work: When and what to consider
WEBNov 11, 2019 · Reasonable adjustments may include changes to work hours, additional rest breaks, job rotation, technological assistance or training and education to address attitudes and culture in the workplace. Changes may be temporary or long term and should be tailored to the individual. Making changes should be beneficial for both the employer and …
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.
Roy Hill unveils technology to ensure safety at iron ore operations
WEBOct 11, 2017 · Roy Hill unveils technology to ensure safety at iron ore operations. Vanessa Zhou October 11, 2017, 3:36 am. Iron ore company Roy Hill has introduced the first dynamic, multiple Geofence package that has been interfaced to fixed and mobile asset elements within the boundaries of the coarse ore stockpile. The Geofence technology …
Whitepapers - Safe To Work
WEBAustralian companies operating in the mining, civil & infrastructure, energy, defence, and rail industries are working with environmental solutions providers to control dust risk on-site. While dust suppression solutions can immediately prevent dust particles from going airborne, revegetation is the longer-term and more sustainable approach.
Falls remain top work risk: Safe Work Australia - Safe To Work
WEBDec 2, 2020 · Falls remain top work risk: Safe Work Australia. Salomae Haselgrove December 2, 2020, 1:13 pm. Working from heights remains the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in Australian workplaces, according to Safe Work Australia data. Falls from heights, which is also a key risk in mine activities, accounted for 122 fatalities, or 13 …