A new system for equipment management at mines was recently developed by Caterpillar in an attempt to meet mine manager's individual needs.
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Correct selection of conveyor pulleys for the application
As application conditions change, conveyor pulleys can be engineered and constructed to suit specific applications.
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Workers? hands suffer most injury
While workers automatically reach for a hardhat and goggles, many
neglect to grab a pair of gloves, a sad fact that has left Australian
hands and fingers the most injured part of the body.
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Ensuring fire protection for heavy quarry vehicles
With the risk of fire ever-present in the operation of quarry vehicles, first-class safety systems and procedures are essential. Inadequate or improper fire protection in this highly specialised sector can, in the case of a fire, expose workers to extreme dangers, lead to potential loss of life, equipment and assets, and cause extensive downtime.
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Quarry employees kills three in rampage
A disgruntled employee at a North California quarry opened fire on his workmates at a meeting earlier this month, killing three and injuring six, sparking a large-scale manhunt before being shot and killed by sheriff?s deputies on a routine patrol.
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Earthmoving specialist excited about new tipper
New on-road truck range proves ideal in the streamlining of family company's earthmoving vehicle fleet.
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Future protection of Queensland extractive resources a priority
To sustain projected growth demands to 2026 and beyond, South East Queensland will require access to a total 1.66 billion tonnes of aggregate. However, as Tegan J Smith explains, the region is at risk of failing to satisfy future demand.
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Honouring Australia?s first quarrymen
It's often forgotten that quarrying in Australia long pre-dates European settlement. Indeed, the Indigenous people of this country can stake their claim to being the first quarrymen. Doug Prosser explains.
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Making quarry sites safer through object detection
With visibility critical to safety and productivity on the quarry site, a leading supplier has developed an integrated object detection system for its fleet of earthmoving vehicles.
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Excavators excel in tough digging conditions
Tasmanian-based Gradco Pty Ltd has commissioned a number of Komatsu excavators, including a PC850-8 for loading rigid and articulated haul trucks at MMG?s Century mine site in Queensland?s Lower Gulf region.
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