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     <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Zero Harm and the Mining Industry]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[In the third episode of our mining safety podcast series we discuss the idea of "Zero Harm" - a phrase that has become the headline for safety throughout the mining industry.  But is our quest for zero harm causing us to neglect the most important parts of safety in pursuit of achieving zero?
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     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:18:52 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Safety and Health in Mining]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[In the second episode of our mining safety podcast series we take a look back at the path we've followed so far in improving safety in the industry, a look at what makes the most difference to safety on site, and a look at how safety and health might be affected by future changes in the industry such as FIFO and the increasing number of new workers.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:18:52 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Intov8 Mining Data Management Software - Review]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[So much data!  Mining operations are generating so much data and so many numbers that it can be difficult for an operator or manager to keep track of everything that is happening in the operation.  I recently checked out some mining-specific software that helps organise and report on any and all data in one central place.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Intov8 Mining Data Management Software - Review]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[So much data!  Mining operations are generating so much data and so many numbers that it can be difficult for an operator or manager to keep track of everything that is happening in the operation.  I recently checked out some mining-specific software that helps organise and report on any and all data in one central place.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[How to Have a Safety Chat without Looking Like a Pompous Arse]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[In the minerals industry we work with people who have a range of different attitudes towards safety and how much risk they’ll take on the job site.  From time to time we find ourselves in a situation where we want to let someone know that we don’t think the way they are working is the safest way, or that we don’t think they’re following all the correct procedures for the job.  Having this type of conversation is made all the more difficult when the person we want to chat to doesn’t work for us, and may not even be from the same company or team.  ]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[How to Have a Safety Chat without Looking Like a Pompous Arse]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[In the minerals industry we work with people who have a range of different attitudes towards safety and how much risk they’ll take on the job site.  From time to time we find ourselves in a situation where we want to let someone know that we don’t think the way they are working is the safest way, or that we don’t think they’re following all the correct procedures for the job.  Having this type of conversation is made all the more difficult when the person we want to chat to doesn’t work for us, and may not even be from the same company or team.  ]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Confined Space Safety Topic]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Working in a confined space is one of the most hazardous planned jobs performed at a mine site or processing plant.  A lack of ventilation and restricted entry points increase the risk of a minor incident having major outcomes.  In this week’s safety topic we discuss what to look for when performing a safety observation or inspection on a confined space job.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:21:19 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Confined Space Safety Topic]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Working in a confined space is one of the most hazardous planned jobs performed at a mine site or processing plant.  A lack of ventilation and restricted entry points increase the risk of a minor incident having major outcomes.  In this week’s safety topic we discuss what to look for when performing a safety observation or inspection on a confined space job.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:21:19 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mining Socks Designed by a Miner - Product Review]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[When a pair of socks is designed from scratch specifically to suit the mining industry, we just had to check out a pair and see how good they are!]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:18:20 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mining Socks Designed by a Miner - Product Review]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[When a pair of socks is designed from scratch specifically to suit the mining industry, we just had to check out a pair and see how good they are!]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:18:20 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ten Tips to Make Mining Project Risk Assessments Worthwhile]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Whether your project is a new piece of equipment, a new construction, or a new mine, risk assessments are often seen as a necessary evil when it comes to managing and delivering a project.  But it shouldn’t be that way.  A well run, targeted, efficient risk assessment workshop can provide enormous value to all the participants, the project managers, and most importantly the clients or investors.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:50:28 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ten Tips to Make Mining Project Risk Assessments Worthwhile]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Whether your project is a new piece of equipment, a new construction, or a new mine, risk assessments are often seen as a necessary evil when it comes to managing and delivering a project.  But it shouldn’t be that way.  A well run, targeted, efficient risk assessment workshop can provide enormous value to all the participants, the project managers, and most importantly the clients or investors.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:50:28 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Blog/November-2011/Ten-Tips-to-Make-Mining-Project-Risk-Assessments-W]]></link>     

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     <guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Blog/November-2011/Podcast--OHS-Harmonisation-Laws-in-Mining]]></guid>
     <title><![CDATA[Podcast: OHS Harmonisation Laws in Mining ]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Australian governments are moving towards a harmonised set of health and safety legislation - Mining Man's latest podcast explores what's happening, and what it means for the mining industry.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Blog/November-2011/Podcast--OHS-Harmonisation-Laws-in-Mining]]></link>     

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     <title><![CDATA[Podcast: OHS Harmonisation Laws in Mining ]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Australian governments are moving towards a harmonised set of health and safety legislation - Mining Man's latest podcast explores what's happening, and what it means for the mining industry.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mining Man Supporting Movember]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Not only is the Movember movement a great event to raise both money and awareness, but it also started its very early days in the mining industry. This year Mining Man has a team in the mining challenge and has grown a Mo himself!]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:58:49 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mining Man Supporting Movember]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Not only is the Movember movement a great event to raise both money and awareness, but it also started its very early days in the mining industry. This year Mining Man has a team in the mining challenge and has grown a Mo himself!]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:58:49 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Blog/October-2011/Movember-Mining-Man]]></link>     

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     <title><![CDATA[Why I disagree with Zero Harm]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[At a recent Mine Manager's conference in NSW, Australia, I spoke on the topic of "In our Pursuit of Zero Harm, are we Managing What Matters Least?".]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:35:23 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Blog/October-2011/Zero-Harm-Conference-Presentation-Against]]></link>     

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     <title><![CDATA[Why I disagree with Zero Harm]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[At a recent Mine Manager's conference in NSW, Australia, I spoke on the topic of "In our Pursuit of Zero Harm, are we Managing What Matters Least?".]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:35:23 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Newsletter/Archive/Issue-12---Nov-2011/Zero-Harm-Conference-Presentation-Against]]></link>     

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     <title><![CDATA[Does the Mining Industry have a People, Skills or Experience Shortage?]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[We are hearing a lot lately about the skills shortage in the mining industry, but what sort of shortage is it really – are we short of people, skills, or experience?]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:07:03 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Does the Mining Industry have a People, Skills or Experience Shortage?]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[We are hearing a lot lately about the skills shortage in the mining industry, but what sort of shortage is it really – are we short of people, skills, or experience?]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:07:03 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Top Mining Industry Blogs]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MiningIQ and Mining Australia Magazine have listed their top mining industry blogs from around the world - featuring MiningMan.com at number two!]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:05:30 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Top Mining Industry Blogs]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[MiningIQ and Mining Australia Magazine have listed their top mining industry blogs from around the world - featuring MiningMan.com at number two!]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:05:30 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[SafeT-bakpak Product Review]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[A new, innovative, mining-focussed product might just be an answer to reducing the risks faced when accessing and exiting heavy equipment and other elevated areas on mine sites.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:36:52 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Newsletter/Archive/Issue-9---Oct-2011/Product-Review--SafeT-bakpak]]></link>     

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     <title><![CDATA[SafeT-bakpak Product Review]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[A new, innovative, mining-focussed product might just be an answer to reducing the risks faced when accessing and exiting heavy equipment and other elevated areas on mine sites.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:36:52 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Blog/September-2011/Product-Review--SafeT-bakpak]]></link>     

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     <title><![CDATA[World's Biggest Mining Acronym Database]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Today we are launching Mining Man's most ambitious project to date (anything that starts with "World's Biggest" is always going to be ambitious!).  With your help we going to put together the world's biggest list of mining related acronyms.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:38:59 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.miningman.com/Blog/April-2011/World-s-Biggest-Mining-Acronym-Database-List]]></link>     

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