Why design should anticipate human error
A tragic accident occurred in a US underground coal mine early in 2018. Work was being carried out on a conveyor belt without proper isolation…
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Next generation muffler reduces noise of mobile machines
Mobile machines such as haul trucks, excavators, dozers and drilling rigs are major contributors to noise on mine sites. Complying with workplace noise requirements can…
Be confident your E-stop button will work
Advitech Risk Engineers can recall many scenarios in mining, utilities and the nuclear industry, where the operator either presses the wrong E-stop button, or presses…
Dangers of storage and handling of hazardous chemicals
Over the past four years, there have been more than 6,500 injuries in NSW as a result of poor storage or handling of hazardous chemicals….
Mines Regulator announces “Fires on Mobile Plant” as ongoing compliance priority
The NSW Resources Regulator recently announced ‘Fires on Mobile Plant’ as an ongoing priority for the mining, extractive and petroleum industries. Monthly incident data from…
Predictive Site Survey achieves excellent results
Mine sites are continually moving and opening new pits, sending drills, dump trucks and excavators to new territory and often, into black spots. In mining,…