QMIHSC confirms mine industry’s commitment to best practice

The annual Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference (QMIHSC) has wrapped up, following four days of discussions about the need to improve safety across Queensland’s resources sector.

Over 1100 delegates attended the conference, which is the biggest annual event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.

Keynote speakers from mining and other industries shared their knowledge and experience with different initiatives and technologies dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of workers.

QMIHSC chair Larnie Mackay said delegates will have plenty of new safety information to take back to their workplaces.

“The conference has again confirmed our industry’s commitment to safety being our number one priority and to ensure we have the systems and tools in place to protect every employee,” she said.

“Speakers have covered every aspect of safety on mine sites from training, operational systems, communication and workplace culture and emphasised the importance of remaining vigilant to keep improving what we do.

“Every year we’re seeing new developments in safety equipment as companies continue to make big investments in this critically important area.

“It’s great to see resources companies sharing information on new technologies and initiatives that are contributing to better safety outcomes across the entire mining industry.”