Managing Collisions in Underground Mines with Proximity Detection Systems (PDS)
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12 October 2016
Even though mining is a lucrative venture, it comes with a host of challenges and hazards that require many technical instalments to deal with. Particularly, underground mining is more hazardous and challenging because of the confined environment in which the activities are carried out. Vehicle-vehicle and vehicle-people collisions are a common occurrence in underground mines because of poor visibility within the tunnels. This is why you should consider the installation of proximity detection systems as a safety measure for the wellbeing of your personnel and equipment as well.
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Moving Heavy Cargo On Your Vehicle? Here's Why You Should Buy Pallets
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12 October 2016
For the most part, manufacturing companies are the main clients when it comes to pallets. However, ordinary people, too, need pallets when transporting large loads in their utes, trucks or vans. For example, if you want to transport bulky goods such as a water pump, a portable generator, a refrigerator or an engine block, it's highly advisable that you purchase a pallet for use during transportation.
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Tips to Building an Ecofriendly Home
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12 October 2016
Sustainable, environmentally friendly residences are fast becoming a popular option for homeowners and builders alike. These homes tend to fetch a higher price than conventional home designs, but they are also significantly more energy efficient. Therefore, although the initial cost of investment of building green structures may seem high, you can rest assured that you would recoup this cost in the energy savings that you will make over the years. If you are looking to embark on a new home build, the following are some of the tips that you could consider with your builders.
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When to Use a Hoist to Lift Heavy Objects
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11 October 2016
Although cranes are widely used in the Australian construction industry as the preferred method of raising heavy items, beams, joists and window units can all be lifted into position by opting for a hoist instead. They are also frequently used in smaller industrial capacities, perhaps so that a metalwork fabricator can access all parts of the material they are working on. Equally, motor mechanics use them to raise engine blocks free of a chassis.
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