Tag: Safety
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Canadian Miners Face a Greater Risk of Mesothelioma Than Other Workers
While the nation’s asbestos mining ended in 2012, Canada’s non-metal miners continue to face a greater risk of mesothelioma than any other worker in the country. This week’s Blog from the Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com talks about the dangers of asbestos and how to protect yourself from the risk.
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Reducing Maintenance with Polyurethane Pipes: Superior Abrasion Resistance and Lighter than Steel
For mining operations, special attention to piping is needed to keep and maintain operations flowing. It is not uncommon for metal pipes to leak or break due to significant wear and damage over time, and maintenance managers often anticipate that their metal pipes would need replacing sooner rather than later. This week’s Blog from Redwood Plastics and Rubber showcases an option wrapped…
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How Plastic Solutions Increase Safety in Mining Operations
From harsh weather conditions to dangerous machinery, mining can be a dangerous job and operations must be able to overcome many unique safety challenges that change on a daily basis. Composite and industrial plastic materials may hold the solution. This week’s Blog from Redwood Plastics and Rubber explores how plastic solutions can increase the safety…
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Ontario Mine Rescue District Competition Winners to Compete in Thunder Bay
Ontario Mine Rescue district competitions were underway in arenas across the province last month, where twenty teams of mine rescue volunteers demonstrated their emergency response capabilities at the event. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at the event, as well as the winners from each provincial mining district.
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Choosing Rugged, Robust, and Reliable Electrical Devices for the Mining Industry
At the heart of mining, quarrying, and aggregate operations lies a crucial yet often overlooked aspect: rugged, robust, and reliable electrical connections, where every component is exposed to a relentless onslaught from dust, moisture, vibrations, and extreme temperature. This week’s Blog from MELTRIC® Corporation discusses the unique set of challenges to keeping the power on…
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Five Benefits of Implementing DCS in Mining Operations
Today’s mines face mounting pressure to optimize their operations. In many cases, doing so means embracing digital technologies to unlock new levels of efficiency and insight. One of the most impactful of these technologies is the distributed control system (DCS). This week’s Blog defines what a DCS is and then gives us five ways they…
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Enhancing Electrical Safety and Efficiency in the Mining Industry: MELTRIC® Plugs and Receptacles for the Win
Power through mining’s toughest challenges—safely. MELTRIC Switch-Rated devices deliver rugged performance, quick changeouts, and built-in protection without the need for PPE. Safe. Simple. Smart.
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Preventing Silicosis: Safeguarding Respiratory Health and Understanding the Risks
Silicosis is a debilitating lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, which is preventable with proactive measures. Whether you work in construction, mining, or other silica-exposed industries, understanding prevention strategies is crucial. This week’s Blog from the experts at ConsumerNotice.org discusses the disease and what can be done to prevent it from happening.
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How Autonomous Robots are Transforming the Mining Industry
With mounting pressure in recent times to cut costs, increase operational efficiency, and lower the risk to human lives, mining companies around the world are seeking to transform their business through digital innovation. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies explores the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is allowing mining companies to increase safety…
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Caterpillar Safety Services Launches New Programs to Help Build a More Resilient Safety Culture
Caterpillar Safety Services helps build a strong culture where safety practices are embedded across an organization. The week’s Blog looks at two updates to its programs contributing to resilient safety cultures: an updated Safety Perception Survey and a program focused on human and organizational performance.