Queensland Mining Industry Health & Safety Conference

That’s the end of our official program for the 35th #QMIHSC conference. We look hope you enjoy the final masquerade gala tonight where our innovation and award winners will be announced.

Thank you Joshua Jones for sharing the story of your accident so openly and honestly with us today. You also shone a light on the aftermath - how it ripples across workmates, partners, parents and friends and gave delegates insight into the process of rehabilitation both physically and mentally. Stories like yours are a powerful reminder of why safety must always be our first priority. #qmihsc2024 #miningsafety

Futurist Anders Sorman-Nilsson had a session with delegates this morning about the adoption of new technology and combining this with ‘human soul’. It gave us plenty to think about as we look to the future of mining safety. #miningindustry #healthandsafety #backtothefuture #QMIHSC2024

As a fourth-generation miner, mining is in the blood for Keith Muller. He started coal mining in Oakleigh in the early 1980s and spent his working life across a range of central Queensland mines. He said when he first started the work gear was a pair of stubbies, a t-shirt and a pair of work boots. “The only safety equipment was a helmet and a self-rescuer kit, which had a hose to scrub the dirty air but it didn’t provide oxygen.” Mining safety is an issue close to the heart for Keith and his wife Karyn. She was 18 years old when her father, Brian Randolph, was one of the men killed at the Box Flat mine. Their friend, Bill, was only two years old when his father was also killed in the same mining incident. Keith, Karyn and Bill are at the conference this week manning the Mining Museum display showing the evolution of mining equipment and paying tribute to the Queensland miners who have lost their lives. They are in the Ipswich Historical Society which has a dedicated Mining Museum and provided the material for the display. Keith said he liked the conference theme of back to the future. “My one bit of advice to young people getting into mining would be to listen to the old fellas on site because they know the safety risks better than anyone.” Want to know more? Drop in for a look and a chat at the Mining Museum display! #QMIHSC2024 #miningsafety #BackToTheFuture

It was another full day at the #QMIHSC2024 - here is a highlight reel showing speakers, discussions, exhibitors and some networking fun at the 80s party event held as a fundraiser for our charity ManUp! As we enter our last day take a chance to visit our exhibitors and put in a bid for the silent auction before 3pm. #MiningIndustry #HealthandSafety #BackToTheFuture 🎥 Alister Randell

The live auction last night raised valuable funds for the conference charity ManUp! This result will be further boosted by the silent auction which closes at 3pm tomorrow. Check out the great prizes still available and place your bids at the ManUp! stall. Thank you to all the generous sponsors helping us to support this important cause. You can find out more about the charity and silent auction prizes on our website. https://lnkd.in/gU_4cZss #prostatecancer #healthandsafety #miningindustry #manup 📷: Alister Randell

Our #QMIHSC2024 Innovation Award nominees have now presented to the panel - attendees can read more about these safety innovations at the poster display in the conference gallery. Innovation Award nominees are: 💡LiDAR Torpedo Probe (Peabody - Centurian Mine Complex) 💡RME Advanced Technology Mill Relining System (Russell Mining Equipment) 💡Tele-Remote Dozers on Coal Stockpiles (Anglo-American) 💡Engine Bay Safe Work Platform (Glencore) 💡Fit for Purpose Engineered tooling for dozer Idler replacements (Stanmore) #MiningSafety #HealthandSafety #SafetyInnovation #BackToTheFuture

Stephen "Woodduck" Woods was dedicated to advocating for miner safety and highly respected in our industry. He was also a good friend to many of our conference committee and delegates. Woodduck was posthumously awarded the #QMIHSC2024 Legends award after passing away from a battle with cancer in May. This poem by Murray Hartin pays tribute to Woodduck - a true mining safety legend. #LegendAward #MiningIndustry #HealthandSafety

Yesterday at the #QMIHSC2024 was filled with great insights from industry experts, thought-provoking insights and plenty of opportunity to network and connect with colleagues from the mining sector. Can't wait to see what today will bring..... #MiningIndustry #HealthandSafety #BackToTheFuture 🎥: Alister Randell

Adam Lancey from BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) principal sponsor of the conference shares his reflections on this today’s presentations at #QMIHSC2024. #miningindustry #healthandsafety #backtothefuture Queensland Resources Council