On 22 February, EMESRT presented to an audience of 300 who attended the industry-wide collision avoidance forum hosted by the Minerals Council of NSW and the New South Wales Resources Regulator. EMESRT provided forum participants with an update on the International Council on Mining
Fire, Tyre and Rim Management
The first EMESRT mobile equipment fire management and tyre and rim technical working group monthly meeting for 2023 was held on 7 February. What did the attendees hear: There were five dozer rollovers in a week and a half in
EMESRT VI TWG first monthly meeting for 2023
The first EMESRT Vehicle Interaction (VI) Technical Working Group (TWG) monthly meeting for 2023 was held today. The safety share for this meeting was the recent New South Wales Resources Regulator incident notification that led to the death of
Mobile Equipment Fire Management Project Report 2018-2023
EMESRT first turned its attention to mobile equipment fires in 2007, when it published an initial Design Philosophy (DP-4) focussing on fire. DP-4 is a high-level overview of problems that can lead to adverse consequences from mobile equipment fire events.
Technical working group monthly meetings
The final EMESRT technical working group monthly meetings for 2022 were held this week. The EMESRT Advisory Group wishes to thank each and every one of the group members for their ongoing contribution and support in the vehicle interaction,
Global industry webinar focussing on fire
If you missed out on the EMESRT Mobile Equipment fire Management global industry webinar held on the 16 November 2022 you can access the recordings, resources discussed and questions and answers via this link https://emesrt.org/global-industry-webinar/
EMESRT Vehicle Interaction Control Project
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EMESRT Launches Mobile Equipment Fire Management Knowledge Hub
The EMESRT Advisory Group is pleased to announce the launch of its Mobile Equipment Fire Management Knowledge Hub. Despite ongoing improvements, hazards still create exposure for mobile equipment fires in both surface and underground mining if not well controlled through
The EMESRT Advisory Group welcomes new member AngloGold Ashanti
AngloGold Ashanti is an independent, global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across nine countries on four continents. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with operations in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of
Vale joins EMESRT
The EMESRT Advisory Group welcomes new member Vale. Vale is one of the world’s largest producers of high-quality and low-carbon nickel products and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland and
EMESRT 2021 Activity Report
The EMESRT 2021 Activity Report has been published. The Report provides a summary of the work on the planned industry project objectives and outcomes. It provides readers with highlights from 2021, focus area milestones, next steps and information about how
ISO Category C liaison status granted
EMESRT has been granted Category C liaison status with ISO/TC 127/SC 2/JWG 28 Collision Warning and Avoidance. Although not eligible to vote, the Group will be able to provide a path for the broader industry to collate and provide relevant industry developed information to
Mobile equipment fire management receives a helping hand
Despite ongoing improvements, hazards still create exposure for mobile equipment fires in both surface and underground mining if not well controlled through adequate designs and management practices. Following an extensive industry consultative process, involving mining company representatives, original equipment manufacturers, regulators, fire detection and suppression
ICMM Webinar – Glencore Coal Australia Fatigue Project
This webinar, presented in April 2021, provides an overview of Glencore Coal Australia’s fatigue project development, delivery and operation. And provides a look at their new Operator Awareness Monitoring Centre. Although this presentation was not directly focused on collision
EMESRT PDS Validation Framework Webinars
The ACARP C26028 PDS Validation Framework webinars held on 6 May 2021 were attended by 74 individuals from around the globe. The Q&A session incited interesting questions and generated thought-provoking considerations on what, if any, the next steps might look
Reminder – EMESRT Webinars – ACARP C26028 PDS Validation Framework Project Outcomes
Just a quick reminder regarding the EMESRT – ACARP C26028 PDS Validation Framework Project Outcomes webinars scheduled for 8.00 am and 4.00 pm Thursday 6 May 2021. The Mining3 PDS Toolkit – Reference guide to support PDS sensor decision making is a
EMESRT 2020 Activity Report
The recently published EMESRT 2020 Activity Report is now available. The report provides a summary of the work on planned industry project objectives and outcomes. Amongst other information, the report contains updates, milestones and next steps on the EMESRT four
EMESRT Webinars – ACARP C26028 PDS Validation Framework Project Outcomes
Please join us for this informative webinar showcasing the ACARP C26028 PDS Validation Framework project outcomes. The timing of this webinar is an extension of the reoccurring EMESRT VI Working Group monthly meeting afternoon session. The project aim was to deliver
EMESRT VI Project Team delivers presentation for ICMM ICSV
Yesterday, the EMESRT Vehicle Interaction project team delivered a presentation for the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) webinar. The two webinar sessions, held at 8 am and 4 pm to accommodate different time zones,
First round of working group meetings for 2021
As the end of January 2021 comes to a close the EMESRT Advisory Group (EAG) is ready for the first round of industry project working group monthly meetings. The year kicks off with the Equipment Fires at 8 am and