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To speak with your local Sargent representative call 1800 077 353. www.sargent.com.au 2 OCTOBER 2013 cover 6 A leader in demolition features 12 Being safe is not being sissy 30 The good oil on good faith 41 Be fire safe The NSCA National Safety Awards of The ongoing debate in regards to The fire protection industry is evolving Excellence promote safety by rewarding the existence, scope and operation of in the development of new technology excellence in this field. obligations of good faith in commercial and practices. contracts. 18 Cooking oil recycled to cut 44 Mental health still taboo 34 Mentors proving the link carbon emissions in the workplace The Golden Gecko Awards have for gender diversity Some 69% of people feel uncomfortable recognised yet another company for Women comprise just 16% of Australia’s disclosing to their employer that they its leading practice and innovation in resource industry workforce and the have a mental illness, according to a new environmental management. gender balance has become a top priority study. for industry employers. 22 Stop Pipeline Corrosion 54 QLD government initiatives to The challenges in pipeline corrosion in 38 Time to look at fluid boost exploration success the oil and gas industry and how they injection injuries rates in Mount Isa can be addressed. The NSW Mines Safety team is Focusing on exploration to ensure reviewing the Fluid power system safety the ongoing strength of Queensland’s at mines following a recent analysis of mining and petroleum resource sectors. reported injuries. regular 8 News 38 Safety 58 Environment 12 Events 48 Projects 60 Offshore 22 High Profile 52 Breaking Ground 62 Out of Site 32 Deals and Investments 54 The Hub 34 Skilled 56 Innovation nnovations in the resources I sector is proving to be a viable business to enter in. Not only are the big resources players VOLUME 2, ISSUE 15, looking for technologies to OCTOBER 2013 increase productivity and lower Published by Sage Publishing Group ABN 56 155 835 555 cost, but another incentive is to achieve environmental excellence Director/CEO Noman Kabir and keep in line with the social Director/Publisher licence in the communities in Cordelia D’Souza which they operate. The annual Editor Annelie Wressmark Golden Gecko awards recognise leading companies Sub Editor Alan Ball committed to realising their potential for outstanding Journalist environmental management. As always, this year’s Mark Fraser awards saw many highly regarded nominees, qualified Contributors Reg Howard-Smith as leaders in their fields and worthy of a mention, but Mining IQ Joseph Keller there could only be one winner. Mal Cooke Diversity is also currently seen as an important Julie Armour Research and Development responsibility for any mining or oil and gas corporation. Briege Whitehead Business International After a decade of record 25% year-on-year employment Art Director growth, resource employers are no strangers to Karolina Larsson recruiting from skilled labour markets, and indigenous Graphic Design and Production Ellen Johnson and gender diversity is top of the agenda. Women Advertising Department [email protected] currently comprise just 16% of Australia’s resource IT Support industry workforce but changing this gender imbalance Zayd Bhyat has become a top priority for industry employers. Accounts M.H.Morshed Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) recently NSW Advertising Account Managers announced nominations are now open for the 2014 Fahim Iqbal Brendan Dixon Women in Resources Awards. CME encourages all Subscription Manager and Administration Amber Arnold WA resources sector companies to look within their organisation and consider nominating for either outstanding staff members or an innovative initiative their company has developed. 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