{"id":4916,"date":"2024-04-29T09:54:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T23:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brokk.com\/au\/?post_type=news&#038;p=4916"},"modified":"2024-04-29T09:58:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T23:58:20","slug":"mitigating-risk-in-unsupported-ground-the-role-of-brokk-machines-in-mine-safety","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.brokk.com\/au\/news\/articles-3\/mitigating-risk-in-unsupported-ground-the-role-of-brokk-machines-in-mine-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitigating Risk in Unsupported Ground: The Role of Brokk Machines in Mine Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The mining industry is inherently dangerous, especially when dealing with unsupported ground. This is where remote-controlled Brokk machines can significantly enhance safety protocols by removing the need for personnel to directly enter hazardous environments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recent tragedies in the Australian mining industry, such as the fatal rock-fall at the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2024-03-13\/two-people-trapped-at-ballarat-gold-mine\/103584168\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ballarat gold mine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, highlight the critical need for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/awu.net.au\/national\/news\/2024\/03\/20807\/miners-in-ballarat-need-time-to-grieve-but-also-timely-justice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">continued advancements in safety measures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Safe Ground Support Installation in Confined Spaces<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unsupported ground poses a considerable threat of cave-ins and rockfalls. Brokk machines equipped with specialised drill attachments can be deployed in these high-risk areas to create openings for installing rock bolts, mesh, or other support structures. As Will Visser, Managing Director of Brokk Australia, said, &#8220;Instead of completing these functions by hand, we can do all of this more safely and efficiently with the Brokk, their remote-controlled operation keeps personnel out of danger zones, minimising the risk of injuries or fatalities.\u201d he continued.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, their compact size allows them to navigate confined spaces and operate on unstable surfaces where deploying larger equipment would be impractical or impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Versatility for Diverse Mining Needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The benefits of Brokk machines extend beyond ground support installation. Their ability to handle various attachments makes them suitable for a wide range of tasks:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rock Breaking: Safely breaking down unstable rock formations or structures within the mine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excavation: Precisely removing loose materials or creating openings for further exploration allows for safer access and reduces the chance of encountering unsupported ground unexpectedly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secondary Breaking: Breaking oversized rocks into manageable pieces for easier transportation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintenance: Performing cleaning and maintenance tasks in confined spaces or hazardous areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While no technology can completely eliminate risk, Brokk machines represent a significant advancement in safeguarding workers. \u201cTheir versatility, manoeuvrability, and remote-controlled operation make them ideal for mitigating risks in situations involving unsupported ground. Brokk machines not only improve safety but also enhance overall mine productivity.\u201d Visser highlights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By expediting tasks and keeping miners out of harm&#8217;s way, Brokk machines are a valuable tool for creating a safer work environment for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smi.uq.edu.au\/article\/2024\/03\/how-safe-are-australia%E2%80%99s-mines-new-analysis-shows-reform-has-been-stalled-%C2%A0decade#:~:text=A%20bar%20chart%20showing%20the%20number%20of%20serious%20injuries%20per,to%206.5%20in%202021%2D22.&amp;text=Annual%20number%20of%20serious%20injury,Australia%20per%20million%20hours%20worked.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">miners in Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mining industry is inherently dangerous, especially when dealing with unsupported ground. 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