ACCORDING to the Queensland Mines and Energy Minister, the state’s Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station (Simtars) is sharing its mining safety knowledge with the rest of the world.
QUEENSLAND is undertaking extensive tests on flameproof enclosures in underground coal mines.
THE QUEENSLAND Department of Mines and Energy will use a new diesel exhaust analyser to improve safety in mines where diesel engines are used.
A GRADUATE student from the United States will be researching mine safety in Queensland to enhance occupational health and safety expertise for mines.
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)’s Crinum mine has won a competition which tested mines personnel on their hazardous gas analysis skills.