Mining Safety Equipment: The Complete Guide for Australian Mine Sites

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Every mine site depends on the right mining safety equipment to protect people, machines and the environment. This guide covers the main categories of safety gear used on Australian mine sites, what each one does and where to find more detail. Mining Parts Australia supplies safety products Australia-wide from our Gold Coast base.

Key Takeaways

•          Mining safety equipment covers vehicles, fire, guarding, spills, storage and emergencies.

•          Choose rugged, highly visible equipment built for dust, heat and impacts.

•          Inspect equipment regularly and keep records for audits.

•          Your site risk assessment and state regulator set the actual requirements.

This guide is general information. Mine safety is regulated by each state, for example Resources Safety & Health Queensland and the NSW Resources Regulator, with national WHS policy from Safe Work Australia.

Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Safety Equipment

Unintended vehicle movement and collisions are major mine site hazards.

Wheel chocks

Chocks are a simple backup to park brakes. Read our guide to mining wheel chocks and OZ Chok vs standard wheel chocks, or view OZ Chok wheel chocks.

Drill chocks and safety cones

Drill chocks help secure drill rigs, and safety cones mark out work zones and traffic routes.

Light vehicle protection

Our LandCruiser inner guard protection helps protect utes working in tough site conditions.

Fire Safety Equipment for Mine Sites

Workshops, fuel bays and mobile equipment all carry fire risk.

 xtinguishers and cabinets

Read fire extinguisher cabinets for mine sites and view our fire extinguisher cabinets.

Fire hose reels

See fire hose reel cabinets: choosing and mounting outdoors and our fire hose reel cabinets.

Checklists and inspections

Use our mining workshop fire safety checklist and read how often fire equipment should be inspected.

Machine Guarding and Equipment Protection

Guards protect people from moving parts and protect components from damage. View our machine guards and DrillComp protection kit, and read why urethane guards outlast steel and ROLLSAFEGUARD: protecting jumbo rollover check valves.

Spill Control, Storage and Housekeeping

Spill kits

Keep workshop spill kits near fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid storage.

Hose management

Reels keep hoses off walkways. See hose reels for mine sites.

Secure storage

Tool lockers and OZ Loka storage boxes keep tools and equipment secure and organised.

Water and Emergency Safety Equipment

Water safety buoys support safety around dams and ponds, and water tanks provide water for firefighting, dust suppression and wash-down.

Mining Safety Equipment Checklist for Maintenance Crews

For a quick crew-level review, use our mine maintenance safety checklist.

How to Choose Mining Safety Equipment

•          Durability: built for dust, heat, UV and impacts

•          Visibility: bright colours and clear signage

•          Fit for purpose: matched to the hazard, vehicle or equipment

•          Supply: a supplier that can deliver to your sites and supply in bulk

For parts and components, see our complete guide to mining parts in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is mining safety equipment?

Mining safety equipment includes the products used to protect people, equipment and the environment on mine sites, such as wheel chocks, fire extinguisher cabinets, machine guards, spill kits and safety cones.

Who regulates mining safety in Australia?

Each state and territory has a mine safety regulator, such as Resources Safety & Health Queensland and the NSW Resources Regulator. Safe Work Australia develops national WHS policy.

Where can I buy mining safety equipment in Australia?

Mining Parts Australia supplies mining safety equipment Australia-wide, with pickup available from Currumbin Waters, QLD.

Can I buy mining safety equipment in bulk?

Yes. We supply many safety products, including OZ Chok wheel chocks, in bulk for fleets and multiple sites.

Talk to Mining Parts Australia

Browse the product list or contact us on (07) 5535 2228 for a quote on mining safety equipment.