Martin – The Challenges of Managing an Impending Mine Closure
Belinda Martin – SSE, Sibelco Australia Pty Ltd ABSTRACT The fact is that most mines do not close when their mineral resources are exhausted but close prematurely due to a range of reasons including geotechnical, economic, regulatory and other pressures. Mining companies can develop and implement a mine closure plan that will highlight risks and set […]
Downes/Reynolds – Cross Border Safety Opportunities – A Legal Perspective
Harold Downes – Partner Kara Reynolds – Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills ABSTRACT How to Share Opportunities Together when crossing the border between ‘onsite activities’ and ‘offsite activities’ to achieve a better safety outcome. How to consult, cooperate and coordinate effectively for a better safety outcome through the use of contractors who work under both the CMSH […]
Gruschka/Regan – Are You Prepared? New Mandatory Labour-hire Licensing Scheme Set to Impact Queensland’s Mining Sector
Emma Gruschka – Senior Associate Laura Regan – Consultant, Sparke Helmore Lawyers ABSTRACT Labour hire plays a significant role in the mining industry, as businesses seek a flexible workforce that can respond to fluctuating labour demand, address skills shortages and boost productivity. However, as the demand for labour-hire has continued to grow, so too has the number […]
Ensuring the Competency Needs of Industry are Met
This Workshop will be coordinated by Jim Munro, Chief Executive Officer, Resources Training Council (RTC) Nationally recognised, competency-based training was introduced into Australia in the 1990s. The aim of Training Packages and national qualifications was to ensure Australian industries could: Identify the minimum skills and knowledge required by workers Issue qualifications to workers Identify career paths […]
Davies – Polymeric Chemicals Used in mining for Ground Consolidation Works
Kristie Davies – Occupational Hygienist, Anglo American ABSTRACT A number of different products that are used for ground consolidation works in the mining industry contain polymeric chemicals, predominantly isocyanates, phenols and formaldehydes. Exposures to these chemicals have potential to cause occupational asthma, skin and eye irritation and some are classified as a Category 2 carcinogen. Air […]
Greenaway/Duck – Pit to Port – Dust Management in Coal Plants and Beyond
Evan Greenaway – Superintendent CHPP, Anglo American Capcoal Anthony Duck – Operations Manager, Dust-A-Side Australia Pty Ltd ABSTRACT No matter the industry, whether it’s mining, rail, shipping or agriculture, dealing with dust is unavoidable. Massive sites with high yields across any industry will have multiple dust generation points. Controlling dust generated during the transport of materials via […]
Spencer – Drone Technology: Safety and Innovation in Mining
Dr Joel Spencer – Chief Executive Officer, The Institute for Drone Technology ABSTRACT The mining industry has been one of the great adopters of drone technology. The combination of clear use cases, the legal ability to operate drones around mines, the development of easily deployable systems, and the character of mine locations and the kinds of […]
Canbulat – Geotechnical Hazard Awareness and Training Videos for Open Cut Coal Mines
Prof Ismet Canbulat – Professor and Chair of Rock Mechanics, The University of New South Wales ABSTRACT There is an increasing trend to use multimedia visuals as tools in training to enhance learning process, which help to better present the concepts and contents. In 2017 ACARP initiated a project to develop new advanced videos to update […]
Dodshon – An Investigation Process that Enhances Risk Controls
Philippa Dodshon – PhD Student and Researcher, Sustainable Minerals Institute ABSTRACT Serious incidents continue to occur in high risk industries such as mining. Irrespective of work undertaken the majority of incidents seem to be repeats of previous similar incidents. The ICMM reported the main reasons we are continuing to see fatalities, serious injuries, and high potential […]
Lowe – A New Level of Safety for Personal Gas Detection
Peter Lowe – Regional Sales Manager-Eastern States, GasTech Australia