Case Studies
Fall arrest anchor shows strength through car lift
Fall arrest roof anchors are life saving devices and when conducting work at height it is imperative to know that you can rely on your systems to perform as expected. [ + ]
Queensland lung health checks expand silicosis protections
Thousands of Queensland mineral mine and quarry workers will receive free mandatory respiratory health checks from 1 September in an effort to protect them from mine dust lung diseases. [ + ]
Emergency messaging app upgrades safety with COVID-19 support
An emergency messaging mobile app implements coronavirus updates in its July release, designed to help those who are feeling unwell to better manage their own welfare. [ + ]
Digital twin technology levels up construction safety
Digital twin technology could transform construction by teaching users how to evaluate hazards from the safety of afar, and may remove the need to be present onsite altogether. [ + ]
Online training lifts hydraulic safety accessibility
Enerpac has shifted its series of hydraulic safety training sessions online, to help companies keep their safety knowledge up to date during COVID-19. [ + ]
Regional accelerator program boosts ventilator innovation
The METS Regional Innovation Accelerator Program has been introduced in Victoria to help regionally based mining businesses fast-track safety product innovation. [ + ]
Queensland fights fire using virtual reality training
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is combating the fight against fire using augmented and virtual reality training programs that help train firefighters. [ + ]
Health bus boosts COVID-19 safety on construction sites
Since late April, a health bus has been visiting Victorian construction sites, offering coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing facilities for workers. [ + ]
Pallet racking solution protects against forklift impacts
This pallet racking protection solution features a shock deflector that is made from a tough polymer designed to withstand significant impact from forklifts. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
See-through polycarbonates screen manufacturing workers
See-through polycarbonates offer machinery and structural safeguarding benefits for the manufacturing sector. [ + ]
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. [ + ]