VEGA is making its entire range of sensors compatible with smartphones and tablets to provide an ease of access towards remote operation on-site. Read More
Victoria’s Resources Minister has stated that the quarrying industry will play a vital role in helping to keep the state running during COVID-19, with a focus on continuing and speeding up the approval of works across the state. Read More
Lung checks to Queensland’s former and present quarry and mine workers will be provided by a prime mover health truck that will roll through regional areas by the end of the year. Read More
Coronavirus has undoubtedly taken industries globally by surprise. However, as Kevin Garcia explains, well prepared teams in the aggregates industry, equipped with the right tools and precautions, can still succeed in this challenging, health-conscious environment. Read More
The quarry industry is a major focus for the “smart” Bat Booth 2.0, giving employers new powers to guard against dust diseases such as silicosis, prevent heat stress and stop on-site viral transmission in industrial settings.Read More
As states enforce stricter prevention measures for COVID-19, the IQA has backed a directive that South Australian quarries submit management plans for the virus. Read More
Australia’s quarrying and heavy construction materials bodies have responded to the industry’s position amid the COVID-19 outbreak that has seen many sectors of Australia’s workforce shut down. Read More
In the wake of Australia’s devastating national bushfires over summer, an IQA member relates the spirit and resilience she has encountered in one of South Australia’s renowned wine regions.Read More
With the increased emphasis on safety and competency from within and outside the industry, Clayton Hill writes that the IQA's next strategic plan will reflect the future aspirations of its members and the broader industry. Read More