Case Studies
Winching solution keeps underground mining moving safely
Australian Certified Winches, in collaboration with Hydraulink, has developed a winch capable of hauling 100 tonnes, for underground mining operations. [ + ]
Sound ground support methods improve underground mining safety
Research-based engineering design methods help make the Western Australian underground mining sector safer, more cost-effective and more productive. [ + ]
See-through polycarbonates screen manufacturing workers
See-through polycarbonates offer machinery and structural safeguarding benefits for the manufacturing sector. [ + ]
Moisture seal-out solutions in fuel handling
Water contamination is a key safety concern in liquid-fuelled machinery. This case study details a recent sealing challenge involving underground fuel storage. [ + ]
Powered air respirator campaign promotes welder protection
Reclassification of welding fume as "Carcinogenic to Humans" has caused an industry rethink and inspired a powered air respirator upgrade campaign. [ + ]
Autonomous haul trucks introduced at Aussie gold mine
Newmont's Boddington mine in Western Australia will feature an autonomous haul truck fleet, after a $150 million investment into autonomous haulage systems. [ + ]
Building standard safeguards against future bushfires
The Australian Government and Standards Australia will jointly fund access for all Australians to AS 3959:2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas until 30 June 2021. [ + ]
Watch-based duress solution supports lone workers
The nature of lone and isolated work can make it difficult to raise an alarm in a crisis. Peninsula Health's MePACS Solo offers a watch-based solution. [ + ]
Dust control system targets silica threat
An Australian-invented dust control system aims to combat the silica dust threat by extracting hazardous materials during the cutting process. [ + ]
Innovations for fire risk reduction in mining
Jason Andrews-Reid, OH&S Manager at Elastomers Australia, outlines a few industry innovations aimed at reducing fire risk in mining. [ + ]
Safety messages targeted at tradies
'Target Tradies' is helping the Cancer Council and Black Dog Institute reach tradies on the job. Founder Michael Blumberg outlines the initiative. [ + ]
Universities test widely used concrete screw anchors
Australian researchers are using Enerpac hydraulics to test strength and resistance to pull-out failure of screw anchors, Enerpac's Bert Heinrich explains. [ + ]
Meeting the latest health and hygiene monitoring requirements
Cority has announced two enhancements in line with Australian-specific health and hygiene monitoring requirements. [ + ]
Using drones in confined space inspection
Confined space inspections can be slow, dangerous and costly, but the use of drones could improve safety for all involved in the process. [ + ]
PPE vending machines improve construction safety
In the quest to keep workers safe, some large construction sites have found a way to ensure that the right PPE is always available. [ + ]
