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Protect your operators, equipment and the environment against catastrophic hose failure with the LifeGuard™ Line-of-Sight Sleeving System from Gates. The consequences of a burst or pinhole leak in a hydraulic system can have drastic consequences such as: Personal injury Fluid burns and injection Fires and explosions Electrical shock Mechanical failure…

I believe there are two elements: Number one is an organisation’s “safety culture”. How do workers perceive their environment? What is allowed to slip by unnoticed? How are workers expected to operate in the organisation? The things that people tolerate or ignore tend to become the new standard. In a…

Globally in the past, the most commonly used standard for hydraulic hose and fittings for underground coal mining was NCB174, which was the United Kingdom National Coal Board standard. This is still used in India and is the basis for their standard DGMS (Director General Mine Safety), however the NCB…

With the extensive use of compressed air in industry today and the ever increasing focus companies have on their OH & S policies to ensure they have a safe work environment for their employees and visitors, Nitto Kohki Australia has released to the Australian market their comprehensive range of SAFETY…

Often we see companies promoting their compliance with MDG41 guidelines but rarely do we see details of the systems and processes that are being implemented to adhere to the MDG41 specifications. In 2006, the introduction of MDG41 presented a new challenge to mine site operators, OEMs and suppliers alike. Whilst…

When we look at OHS legislation from throughout the world we see a strong emphasis upon the need for workplaces to be safe. Now we can argue the reasons behind this, and that alone could make up many chapters of a significant tome. Do we need to though? Is there…

There’s a rise in the use of large vehicles in mine sites, with ever increasing size, speed, inertia and power. Coupled with a higher prevalence of automated heavy machinery in mine sites, their risks to human operators is significant. There is a serious need for sophisticated collision avoidance principles and…

If conducted on a regular basis, or whenever operational circumstances change significantly, road safety audits can assist mining organisations to minimise the risks for their road users, writes Damir Vagaja. Wherever there is traffic, there are traffic hazards. This is particularly true on mines with specific issues such as in…