The 2023 Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference (QMIHSC) has wrapped up for another year, with this year’s event seeing over 1100 delegates attend.
From August 20–23, keynote speakers from mining and other sectors took to the stage at the QMIHSC to share knowledge and industry experience with different initiatives and technologies that are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of all workers, with the theme ‘Inside looking out’ being at the forefront.
QMIHSC chair Larnie Mackay said the delegates who attended the event will have plenty of new safety information to take back to their workplaces across Queensland so all workers will benefit from the mining industry’s ongoing focus on making workplaces as safe as possible.
“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,” Mackay said.
“(The) 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.
“Importantly, some of the sessions included feedback from workers at the coalface of our safety procedures and what they believe can be done to ensure best practice. That included workers with industry experience ranging from three months to forty years because when it comes to safety, every voice matters.”
The 2023 QMIHSC was accompanied by an exhibition hall, which drew crowds for all four days of the event, with its displays showcasing the latest technology in mine safety equipment.
“Every year we’re seeing new developments in safety equipment as companies continue to make big investments in this critically important area,” Mackay said.
“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.”