Jodi Goodall, of Brady Heywood, reviews some of the key concepts and learnings that arose out of a comprehensive review of fatal accidents in Queensland mines and quarries released in early 2020 – and why quarries should heed those learnings.
Queensland resets to improve site safety
Work sites across Queensland’s extractive industries have been undertaking site safety resets in August and September to ensure safety measures are kept up to date across the state.
National Safe Work Month: think safe. work safe. be safe.
National Safe Work Month is fast approaching and Safe Work Australia has announced the campaign theme for October.
Rocks put to the test: A proficiency testing program
Nearly 30 laboratories affiliated with quarrying operations have recently participated in the third round of a rocks proficiency testing program to assess the strengths and purities of construction materials. Proficiency Testing Australia co-ordinated the program and analysed the results.
Jerusalem quarry turns back the biblical clock
Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 2000-year-old quarry site in Jerusalem which could have been used to source the materials for the Second Temple, the Jewish holy site.
Understanding and conveying the power of words
In chapter five of a seven-part series on the characteristics of effective leadership, literacy specialist and THRASS trainer Michelle Tham explains what effective communication is and why it should not be treated as a one-way process.
Digital tech alliance to improve productivity, safety, project costs
Advances in technology mean there are significant opportunities to drastically change the sector, enabling more work to be done for less while tackling the global skills labour shortage.
Metso Outotec educates industry on minerals processing
Metso Outotec has released a comprehensive handbook on the practices of minerals processing and materials handling.
Sandvik invites all to virtual MINExpo
Sandvik has revealed Las Vegas won’t be the only place to experience its MINExpo Exhibition in 2021, with an online microsite to be opened for the complete virtual experience.
Komatsu facility to double investment in training
Komatsu has revealed plans to build a $6 million training facility in Perth, with completion scheduled for mid-2022 to help alleviate Western Australia’s skills shortage.