The demanding environments of a mine site necessitate the supply of quality products that meet stringent safety standards. With over 70 years of global experience in supplying the mining industry, RS has developed a strong understanding of what is required to meet these unique procurement needs. Given that a mining company might engage over 2000 suppliers, any opportunity to consolidate them will save time, resources, and improve on-site efficiencies. As a procurement specialist, RS offers a vast range of 750,000 products globally, with 250,000 available in Australia; few can match our scale coupled with advanced procurement systems.
A key to RS' ongoing success is the choice of brands it partners with. Both RS and the brands we supply are committed to maintaining credibility through these partnerships. RS' intimate knowledge of these brands means we can advise which product is best fit for purpose, how to procure it effectively, and the specific needs it meets. Buyers are supported by product experts and responsive customer service. RS also distributes brands that are known and favoured by the industry, reinforcing its reputation as a sector expert.
Over the past decades in Australia, the mining industry has embraced a wealth of new technology, procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This has helped to reduce the rate of workplace accidents resulting in injury. However, mining remains a high-risk industry, with risks present at all operational and logistical levels. This is why PPE plays an important role in maintaining industry's best safety practices.
Most common workplace safety issues — slips and falls, handling or transporting materials, and the use of tools or machinery — account for the majority of fatal and lost-time injuries within the mining industry. Let's take a look at some of the most common PPE used to help prevent these injuries.