Fatigue management
Liebherr puts fatigue in mining to rest THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) HAS A STRONG INCENTIVE TO ENHANCE ITS SAFETY CAPABILITIES TO KEEP ITS WORKERS, EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS OUT OF HARM’S WAY.
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s one of the largest OEMs operating in the mining industry, Liebherr is constantly developing new and innovative solutions for the mining industry. All of the machines in Liebherr’s portfolio feature a range of industry-leading safety systems and technologies to protect operators and workers.
The commitment to promoting a safer industry is bolstered by Liebherr’s strong foundation of workers who live and breathe the OEM’s dedication to encouraging safe practice. Liebherr-Australia executive general manager customer service – mining, Tony Johnstone, says it’s in the company’s DNA to ensure safety is a key part of its workforce’s day-today activities.
Liebherr-Australia’s workforce is committed to operating safely.
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“At Liebherr, safety is not just one person’s responsibility, it’s everybody’s,” Johnstone tells Safe to Work. “The key is engagement from the most senior of our leadership positions down. “We see safety as being part of everybody’s role. Visibility and active participation by all of our leadership groups is imperative to our strategy for a safe work environment and desire for a safe work culture.” Liebherr-Australia’s Mt Thorley branch in New South Wales reflects how the company’s top-down approach to safety is put into action by its workers. Lyndia Wombold, Liebherr-Australia’s NSW regional manager customer support, says the Mt Thorley branch is constantly looking for ways to enhance its safety culture. This has included a safety culture survey on what would make the biggest impact or improvement across multiple categories. “There’s good safety culture at the branch. Employees are encouraged to report incidents and hazards. We’re always seeking opportunities to improve the way we do things,” Wombold says. Liebherr-Australia’s Brandon Robinson-Smith is one of the branch’s major advocates for safety in the driver fatigue space. In 2018, Robinson-Smith, then a site-based technician, fell asleep at the wheel of his ute, causing him
