TECHNOLOGY

Innovation to improve underground safety

JWA aims to reduce traffic-related accidents in underground coal mines as well as provide stable ground access for haul roads, which are prone to accidents as erosion or soft ground conditions after heavy rains increase the likelihood of slippage, rollover or bogging of heavy machinery.

Interlocking underground access road mats.

Interlocking underground access road mats.

The company has entered two submissions that address these issues to BHP's 2020 safety initiative, which is aimed at reducing workforce risks and eliminating mining fatalities across its global operations....

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