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Critical Risk Management

Managing Critical Risks Across Our Operations

Critical Risk Management

MLG operates in mining and resources environments that present inherent operational risks requiring disciplined management. To manage this, we apply a structured Critical Risk Management (CRM) framework that identifies material safety risks and sets the non-negotiable controls required to prevent serious injury or fatality.Our framework focuses on:

  • Identifying critical risk activities relevant to our operations, including mobile plant and vehicle interaction, fatigue, working at heights, lifting operations and road haulage
  • Defining critical controls — the specific, high-value controls that must be in place before work proceeds
  • Verifying control effectiveness,through planned field verification and assurance processes to confirm controls are present, working as intended, and consistently applied

This approach supports consistent standards across our sites and projects, strengthens frontline decision-making, and helps ensure critical controls are understood, implemented and embedded across all operational areas.

Critical Risk Management

In‑Vehicle Monitoring Systems

Using Technology to Protect Our Operators

To enhance the safety of our drivers and operators, MLG uses advanced in‑vehicle technology across parts of our fleet.

Our systems capture and analyse real‑time operational data, helping to:

  • Monitor driver fatigue and distraction
  • Identify unsafe driving behaviours
  • Support compliance with fatigue and fitness‑for‑work requirements
  • Provide visibility across fleet movements and performance

This technology enables proactive safety intervention—helping prevent incidents before they occur and supporting safer outcomes on the road and on site.

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The 50 / 20 / 10 Metre Rule

The 50 / 20 / 10 Metre Rule is a practical safety standard used across our operations to help maintain safe separation between people and mobile plant.

  • Within 50 metres: positive communication with the operator is required, and you must receive their acknowledgement before approaching.

  • Within 20 metres: additional controls apply to manage higher risk, including agreed separation and confirming the equipment status.

  • Within 10 metres: entry is only permitted once the plant is confirmed stationary and in a safe state, with any required isolation / grounding controls applied and physical separation used where available.

This rule supports clear communication and consistent behaviour around operating equipment, helping reduce the risk of incidents when people and machinery are working in close proximity.

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